Impluvium Architecture Location: San Ramon, CA, USA This project was a direct referral from a friend. I was the Architect and helped coordinate with various sub-contractors. I also co-designed the project with various consultants including Interior and Landscape Design Almost always, and in this case, I do my best to draw out the creativity of my clients, even when they think that they are not creative. This house is a perfect example of that with much of the client's vision and culture infused into the house.

Welte

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

The full bar downstairs with an Ebony painted finish
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

1920s Farmhouse Kitchen

S&W Kitchens

1920s Farmhouse Kitchen - modernized for a 1920s house in Orlando, Florida.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Guest House

Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers

Nat Rea
Single-wall wet bar in Providence with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and light hardwood floors.

1930s New England Colonial: Pub, Wine Cellar, Powder Room

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

Originally designed by renowned architect Miles Standish, a 1960s addition by Richard Wills of the elite Royal Barry Wills architecture firm - featured in Life Magazine in both 1938 & 1946 for his classic Cape Cod & Colonial home designs - added an early American pub w/ beautiful pine-paneled walls, full bar, fireplace & abundant seating as well as a country living room. We Feng Shui'ed and refreshed this classic design, providing modern touches, but remaining true to the original architect's vision.

Hidden Meadow Kitchen Eagan

Ohana Home & Design

Ohana Home & Design | Minneapolis/St. Paul Residential Remodeling | 651-274-3116 | Photo by: Garrett Anglin
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Great Room Transformation

IMPROVE or MOVE

Bar, stools and iron support brackets
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

A home bar was part of the addition that was added onto the back of this 1920s colonial home in Ann Arbor, MI. Stairs lead to the new main floor bathroom. Dark grey porcelain floor tiles.

Retreat in Sag Harbor

Lawrence Allan Inc.

Small beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Harbor Towers

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops

Metropolitan Cabinets ShowHouse Collection Mission Shaker door in honey stained mahogany. Countertops in oiled soapstone
Arts and crafts l-shaped home bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, slate floors and mirror splashback.

1920s Farmhouse Kitchen

S&W Kitchens

1920s Farmhouse Kitchen - modernized for a 1920s house in Orlando, Florida.
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Bar Project Gallery

Aspekt7 Construction Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, no sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and black benchtop.

Bellaire New Home Showcase 2017

Stone Acorn Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, marble floors and beige floor.

1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

A bar area was added as part of the rear addition to this 1920s colonial home in Ann Arbor, MI. Stairs lead to the new main floor bathroom (door closed in this photo).

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

The bar features tin ceiling detail, brass foot rail, metal and leather bar stools, waxed soapstone countertops, Irish inspired bar details and antique inspired lighting. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Ocean City, MD Multiple Room Beach House Project

Creative In Counters

This home bar features Soapstone countertops.
Photo of a small beach style l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Scottsdale Eclectic

Dettaglio Interior Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Waterfront Porthole Window Bar - Riverside, CT

Olson Development LLC

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

ST. MARTIN II

Westridge Builders Inc

Inspiration for an expansive transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Dorraville Kitchen

Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.

Custom dry bar with extra cabinet storage.
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops

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.