Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Speakeasy

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Transitional Meadow Forest

Morning Star Builders LTD

Bourbon room, brick accent walls, open drum hanging light fixture, white painted baseboard, opens to outdoor living space and game room
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Houston with dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, brick splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Basement & Bath Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with white splashback, timber splashback, black floor, black benchtop, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops and slate floors.

Hollywood Park Room Addition

Shaw Company Remodeling

Wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors and black benchtop.

93rd Street Kitchen Addition

Schloegel Design Remodel

The homeowner's wide range of tastes coalesces in this lovely kitchen and mudroom. Vintage, modern, English, and mid-century styles form one eclectic and alluring space. Rift-sawn white oak cabinets in warm almond, textured white subway tile, white island top, and a custom white range hood lend lots of brightness while black perimeter countertops and a Laurel Woods deep green finish on the island and beverage bar balance the palette with a unique twist on farmhouse style.

Country Club Glam Living

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Attention to detail is beyond any other for the exquisite home bar.
Expansive transitional u-shaped wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Hills House

Laura Burton Interiors

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped home bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, grey floor and black benchtop.

Asheford Green Bar

Delphinium Design

At the bar we used a one-of-a-kind leathered marble countertop and backsplash for the perfect wow factor! Photography: Tiffany Ringwald Builder: Ekren Construction

Bogart 1

Studio Design Elements

Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Black Cabinets and White Spaces in Alamo Heights

Paper Moon Painting

The cabinets in this home bar were painted in a high-gloss lacquer tinted to Sherwin Williams "Tricorn Black". Love the backsplash tile!
Photo of a transitional home bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Burwood Transitional

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Meadowview Lane

A. Perry Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Modern-Industrial Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Our New DFW Showroom

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor, no sink, mosaic tile splashback and black benchtop.

Wet Bar

Castle Pines Remodeling LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and black benchtop.

Il Nostro Sogno | Minneapolis Custom Home

Streeter Custom Builder

Dramatic home bar separated from dining area by chainmail curtain. Tile blacksplash and custom wine storage above custom dark wood cabinets with brass pulls.

African Wenge and Metal

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

CONTEMPORARY WINE CELLAR AND BAR WITH GLASS AND CHROME. STAINLESS STEEL BAR AND WINE RACKS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SEXY DESIGN
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with dark hardwood floors, glass benchtops, white splashback, brown floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

The Many Kitchens of Boyer Building

Boyer Building Corporation

Close up of the beauty of the countertop next to the ceramic tile.
Inspiration for a home bar in Minneapolis with marble benchtops, white splashback and black benchtop.

North Shore Less is More

Leah Bolger Design

This unique element is a custom barista bar designed exclusively for our clients passion for coffee! The panels are rolled steel, double black quartzite countertop, and an amazing array of custom grinders, kettles, and other array of amazing accoutrements!

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Benchtop and Turquoise Benchtop

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.