A wine bar for serious entertaining. On the left is a tall cabinet for china and party platter storage, on the right a full height wine cooler from Sub-Zero. In between we see closed doors for liquor storage, glass doors to display glassware. In the base run, a beverage fridge for soda and undercounter fridge for beer. a lot of drawers for items like napkins, corkscrews, etc. Photo by James Northen

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional slate floor and brown floor seated home bar remodel in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, an undermount sink and slate backsplash

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Elissa's Kitchen & Bath Design

Custom Cherry Cabinetry made by JD Custom Woodworking was stained Bombay, and topped with Silestone's Alpine White Quartz countertops.
Seated home bar - mid-sized contemporary galley brown floor seated home bar idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white countertops and quartz countertops

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Yorba Linda, CA Full First Story Remodel

Battres Construction

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor home bar remodel in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash and stone tile backsplash

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Living room bar, two story New Orleans new construction. Rich Grey toned wood flooring, Colorful art, Grand Piano, Mirror, Large baseboards, wainscot, Console Table, Living Room, fireplace , kitchen, bar, black marble, antique mirror backsplash

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Randy's Flooring

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped porcelain tile and brown floor seated home bar photo in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash and white countertops

Mableton Custom Home

Hall Design Build

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Cottage Grove Basement

B2 Design Build

Bob Geifer Photography
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Meadowcroft

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North Dallas New Build 5911 Club Oaks

3rd Street Custom Homes

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Cannarsa Structure and Design

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Pelham Arts + Crafts

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McKinney - Craig Ranch Estates II

Bella Custom Homes, Inc.

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Rustic Modern Basement Bar

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Alleanza Custom Homes

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P. F. E. Patino Painting Inc.

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Brown Floor Home Bar with Shaker Cabinets Ideas

Everyone has their favorite spot to enjoy a glass of wine or a shot of whiskey. For some people, that spot is right in the comfort of their own home bar. In-home bars can act as a central hub for entertainment, and can easily bring with them the fun atmosphere of a tavern or cocktail lounge. When browsing photos for home bar ideas, ask yourself the following questions to make sure you create exactly what you want and need:

I want to build a home bar. Where do I start?

First, pick a location. Generally, people will build a basement bar or corner bar in an area near the kitchen or dining room. If you are limited in terms of available indoor space, an outdoor bar is an excellent option, especially during warmer seasons. Once you have secured a location, decide on what functionality you want to include in your space, such as sinks, storage and refrigeration. This will help you with the overall layout of your home bar design, and then you can start picking materials and finishes that will coordinate with the rest of the space.

Do I need a wet bar or portable bar?

Including a sink in the functionality of your new watering hole makes it a wet bar. Sinks are convenient for home bars if you choose a location far from your kitchen. Don’t need running water? You might think about going with one of the many portable home bar design ideas, which will enable you to conveniently turn any space in your house into a barroom or cantina. For portable options, try a fun bar cart.

What home bar furniture should I get?

Choose furniture that will coordinate well with the rest of your home’s decor. Seating and storage are essential to home bar designs, so look for bar stools and a liquor cabinet of some sort. If you are creating a freestanding station instead of using existing countertops, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stool and table height work together before you finalize any home bar designs. Once you’ve found all of the right furniture pieces, you can implement your favorite decorative elements based on the home bar ideas that inspire you the most.

How should I decorate my home bar?

Accessorizing is the fun part of finalizing home bar designs. Find a theme that you want to incorporate — think about what you might see at your favorite pub or alehouse. There are infinite bar decorating ideas to choose from, but don’t stress too much about finding the right barware pieces, as these are easy to change out. Bottle openers, decanters, ice buckets, cocktail shakers and glassware are a few of the functional accessories to remember to pick up. Coasters, neon lights or signage are all great home bar ideas that will help you achieve the look you want, whether it’s a futuristic lounge or a historical saloon. Last, but not least, don’t forget to stock up on your beverage of choice!

River Road Beauty

Aimee Walker Interiors

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