Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

Out Of The Ordinary

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

This is an example of an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Houston with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Boca Raton Splendor

Bravas Boca Raton

Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The club room features a bar and wine featuring a cable wine racking system, comprised of cables made from the finest grade of stainless steel that makes it look as though the wine is floating on air. A center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail.

Westport Residence

LR Lerner Architecture PC

LR Lerner Architecture PC
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in New York with open cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Barwil PH500 Wine Wall & Bar

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Penthouse PH500. The Barwil Builidng at 307 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA. Photography: Justin Cordova. Custom 140-bottle mahogany riddling wall & bar: GoodWood Nola.

Mediterranean Home Bar

Expansive mediterranean galley seated home bar in Phoenix with stainless steel benchtops, brown floor, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey cabinets and open cabinets.

Lake Minnetonka New Construction

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Expansive transitional home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and open cabinets.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

Custom metal footrest for bar seating.
Inspiration for a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and red splashback.

Westchester

JMT Fine Living

Dark blue lacquered walls with sparkling blue crystal chandelier and wood burning fireplace make this a sophisticated, masculine, and sexy space
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in New York with open cabinets.

Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Professional quality bar complete with stainless steel drink rail. High polished wood countertop with comfortable bar rail. Every detail is addressed including a rail to rest your feet. The glass shelves are lighted from below. The mirror reflects the water view in the other direction. And of course, TV hung for entertainment. Forever Studios

Adera Radiance

Tavan Group

This is an example of an expansive traditional galley seated home bar in Vancouver with open cabinets, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets and marble benchtops.

Blue Vegas

TCTServ Ltd

Small modern l-shaped bar cart in London with open cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

North Scottsdale Eclectic Design

Cosa Belle Interiors

This is an example of a large eclectic galley seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, open cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Transitional Glamour

Lavish

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, mirror splashback and yellow benchtop.

Beresford Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Large country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Willow Creek Contemporary

By Design Interiors, Inc.

This 5,600 sq ft. custom home is a blend of industrial and organic design elements, with a color palette of grey, black, and hints of metallics. It’s a departure from the traditional French country esthetic of the neighborhood. Especially, the custom game room bar. The homeowners wanted a fun ‘industrial’ space that was far different from any other home bar they had seen before. Through several sketches, the bar design was conceptualized by senior designer, Ayca Stiffel and brought to life by two talented artisans: Alberto Bonomi and Jim Farris. It features metalwork on the foot bar, bar front, and frame all clad in Corten Steel and a beautiful walnut counter with a live edge top. The sliding doors are constructed from raw steel with brass wire mesh inserts and glide over open metal shelving for customizable storage space. Matte black finishes and brass mesh accents pair with soapstone countertops, leather barstools, brick, and glass. Porcelain floor tiles are placed in a geometric design to anchor the bar area within the game room space. Every element is unique and tailored to our client’s personal style; creating a space that is both edgy, sophisticated, and welcoming.

Party Barn

Ardent Living

This bar was created from reclaimed barn wood salvaged form the customers original barn.
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Aspen Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

David O. Marlow Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

Custom Home Bar with Stainless Steel Sink Base Cabinet.
This is an example of a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

MOSS FARMS

Atwood Custom Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Dallas with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.