Philharmonic House of Design Theater, Entertainment Room & Bar

Inspiration for a large traditional home bar in Orange County.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Carriage Club

Rocky Mountain Cabinet Company

Mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Bar for Morning and Evening – Darien, IL

Drury Design

The idea was to create a beverage-centric space. Located right by the newly extended kitchen and no longer separated by a wall, this space acts as if it is part of the kitchen but is also a stand-alone place for enjoying morning coffee and evening drinks. To work, the space needed more than a bar cart or a converted buffet against the wall. Samantha designed a gorgeous beverage-specific station with counterspace and storage that is functional and classy. A coffee maker and a few ready-to-pour bottles can be out in the open while stemware, special bottles and mixology elements can be out of the way. In addition to being a great energy-up and wind-down space on either side of a typical day, the area comes in handy as a spacious drink-prep place while entertaining.

Stoke Newington Cabinets

James Cook Cabinets

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Charles & Emma - Surbiton

Into the Garden Room

A fully bespoke architect designed garden room, for our clients Charles and Emma in Surbiton Surrey. The room was fully bespoke shaped design based on our Sunset room from our signature range. The clients wanted us to create a room that they could both use, witn the main focus was to create a multifunctional room that included a deskspace for Charles to work from home, a lounge with sofa and TV and media cupboard, the room also needed space for integrated storage and a hidden door in the premium Canadian redwood cladding. The room also included a home bar (Charles constructed) The room was clad in our Canadian Redwood cladding and complemented with a corner set of 3 leaf bi-fold doors and further complemented with a separate pencil window to flood the room with natural light . The overall room is complimented with ambient lighting and integrated privacy blinds.

Turquoise Home Bar Design Ideas

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.