A home office was converted into a full service sports bar. This room has space to seat 20. It has three televisions, a refrigerated wine room, a fireplace and even a secret door. The countertop is zinc, the ceiling tiles are authentic stamped tin. Behind the counter are taps for two kegs, soda machine, custom ice makers, glass chillers and a full professional service bar. There's a cocktail station with integrated drains, refrigeration drawers, and a dedicated dishwasher. Why leave the house?

In-Home Bar

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

No drinking on the job but when a client wants an in-home bar, we deliver!
Inspiration for an expansive modern u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

DC Ranch

Sanctuaries Interior Design

Pam Singleton | Image Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Big Cedar Lake House

Barenz Builders

Country u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and brown floor.

Mountain Transitional at The Colony

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

Large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Acoustic Barn - Redding

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Fuhrmann
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with light hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Lucille Bar Pewter Countertop

CUSTOM METALS INC

Large industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Waterford Residence Lower Level Bar and Seating

Amy Carman Design

When planning this custom residence, the owners had a clear vision – to create an inviting home for their family, with plenty of opportunities to entertain, play, and relax and unwind. They asked for an interior that was approachable and rugged, with an aesthetic that would stand the test of time. Amy Carman Design was tasked with designing all of the millwork, custom cabinetry and interior architecture throughout, including a private theater, lower level bar, game room and a sport court. A materials palette of reclaimed barn wood, gray-washed oak, natural stone, black windows, handmade and vintage-inspired tile, and a mix of white and stained woodwork help set the stage for the furnishings. This down-to-earth vibe carries through to every piece of furniture, artwork, light fixture and textile in the home, creating an overall sense of warmth and authenticity.

Colorado Ski Home #1

Eggers Architecture, Inc.

Wet bar at rec room with stone veneer and custom zinc counter tops.
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Interior view

Adam Green Architect

The Powder Room is a sophisticated 1920's inspired addition to the award-winning cocktail lounge Mo's House in Evansville's arts district. The interior features exposed steel beams, custom wall coverings and cherry wood accents.

Bar + Back Bar Shelving

Skylar Morgan Furniture + Design

Bar + Shelving Materials: Zinc
Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops and blue splashback.

Interior view

Adam Green Architect

Edge detail of the pewter bar top at Lucille, in Madison

CUSTOM METALS INC

This pewter bar top was fabricated onsite at the Lucille Bar in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.
Inspiration for a large industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Mountain Transitional at The Colony

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lucille Bar Pewter Countertop

CUSTOM METALS INC

This pewter bar top was fabricated onsite at the Lucille Bar in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.
Photo of a large industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

French Country Award Winning Home by Fratantoni Design!

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Extreme Renovation

Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

A home office was converted into a full service sports bar. A large temperature controlled wine cellar is the backdrop. Walls are covered in brick arches and herringbone, while floors are soft tile pavers. This room has space to seat 20. It has three televisions, a refrigerated wine room, a fireplace and even a secret door. The ceiling tiles are authentic stamped tin. Behind the counter are taps for two kegs, soda machine, custom ice makers, glass chillers and a full professional service bar.

Retro European-style Pewter bar

CUSTOM METALS INC

Lucille Bar Pewter Countertop

CUSTOM METALS INC

This pewter bar top was fabricated onsite at the Lucille Bar in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.
Design ideas for a large industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Liquor Shelf

Skylar Morgan Furniture + Design

White Lacquered Shelving Materials: MDF
Expansive country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with no sink, zinc benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Zinc 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.