Custom Home Bars & Entertaining Spaces
Design a gathering space built for style, function, and unforgettable moments.
Elevate How You Entertain at Home
Whether you're hosting a cocktail hour or relaxing with family, a custom home bar adds style and function to your living space. At DesignLab, we design and build bespoke bar areas with fully integrated cabinetry, stone countertops, lighting, and storage, all tailored to your lifestyle. From sleek modern wet bars to full entertainment walls, we bring craftsmanship, creativity, and complete project management to every detail. Our team works with homeowners throughout McLean, Bethesda, Arlington, and the broader Washington, D.C. Metro to create spaces that are equally refined and inviting.
Designed Around Your Lifestyle
We tailor each home bar to how you like to relax and entertain, with thoughtful features like built-in wine storage, under-counter appliances, and open shelving.
Built to Impress and Endure
Our bars feature premium finishes — from hand-selected stone and wood to custom hardware and ambient lighting — designed to perform and age beautifully.
Why Homeowners Choose DesignLab for Custom Bars
Function Meets
Luxury
Each bar is designed with both beauty and usability in mind — whether it’s for entertaining, display, or everyday enjoyment.
Fully Custom
Fabrication
We craft cabinetry and millwork to fit your home’s aesthetic, delivering a truly seamless integration with adjacent rooms or open-concept layouts.
Streamlined,
In-House Process
Our team manages design, sourcing, fabrication, and installation in-house for a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Home Bars
- Can you build a home bar in a basement or an existing room?expand_more
- Yes. We can incorporate a custom bar into existing living spaces, basements, media rooms, or open-plan layouts.
- What features can be included in a custom bar?expand_more
- We offer built-in wine and beverage fridges, glass shelving, custom storage, LED lighting, sinks, and bar seating configurations.
- Do you provide custom cabinetry and stone for bars?expand_more
- Absolutely. All cabinetry and countertop materials are custom-fabricated for each project.
- Can a bar be combined with other living space upgrades?expand_more
- Yes. Many clients combine bars with media walls, entertainment spaces, or basement renovations for a cohesive result.
- Where do you build custom home bars?expand_more
- We work with homeowners in McLean, Arlington, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and throughout the Washington, DC Metro.
Our Process
We start with a collaborative consultation to align on your style, needs, and goals. Whether it’s a custom kitchen or luxury closet, we define a clear vision that sets the stage for a seamless project.
Our in-house design team brings your vision to life, refining layouts, selecting materials, and detailing every element. Before we begin, you’ll get a clear plan, transparent pricing, and full confidence.
With designs approved, our team handles fabrication and installation in-house, ensuring precision, consistency, and a flawless finish that reflects everything you envisioned.
Take Your Custom Bar to the Next Level With These Features:
Projects By DesignLab
Where We Work
DesignLab serves homeowners, designers, and builders throughout the Washington, D.C. Metro. We focus on high-end projects in some of the region’s most sought-after neighborhoods, bringing modern European design and precision craftsmanship to every home. With a showroom in Falls Church, our team is trusted across DC, Northern Virginia, and Southern Maryland.
Washington, D.C.
Chevy Chase | Georgetown | AU Park | Kalorama | Capitol Hill
Maryland
Bethesda | Chevy Chase | Potomac | Cabin John
Virginia
McLean | Great Falls | Arlington | Falls Church | Vienna | Oakton | Loudoun and Fairfax Counties
Don’t see your location listed? Contact us to find out if we can bring the DesignLab experience to your home.
What Our Clients Say About DesignLab
"We couldn't speak any higher about our experience with Joe and Brandon with DesignLab! We built a custom home and they were the perfect match for us to create the custom cabinet designs and unique stones we were looking for. The design and renderings allowed us to visualize how things would look and gave great suggestions as to what would work well together within our budget.
The finished product was even more beautiful than we expected. Between the kitchen and bathroom cabinets/counters, they brought our vision to life. Brandon assisted in providing follow up service to minor details that needed to be adjusted in a prompt and efficient manner. Highly recommend!"
Adam Zettler
What Our Clients Say About DesignLab
"Jeff, Mr Lee and their team were a pleasure to work with. They made sure we were involved in all the decisions and they completed the project in a timely manner. Brandon made certain that we saw a wide selection of tiles, countertops, mirrors and cabinets and was very accommodating of our wishes throughout the project."
Bob Lanman
What Our Clients Say About DesignLab
"My dream closet. They even designed and constructed push-to-open segregated shoe cubbies all around the top perimeter in order to keep the clean aesthetic of the space I wanted and the shoes dust-free.
I've never felt so happy in a closet before! The once chaotic space isn't very big, but now it's simply stunning, complete with well-thought out design, expert construction, and beautiful finishes. It takes a little longer than some other companies, but it's definitely worth the wait. Shout outs to Oz and Memo for going the extra mile to ensure that everything is pristine and perfect."
Lisa Kocsis
What Our Clients Say About DesignLab
"From the moment I stumbled upon their stunning designs, I knew I was in for a treat. The craftsmanship and design of the bathroom vanities is unparalleled, blending elegance with functionality seamlessly. Not only did they exceed my expectations in terms of aesthetics, but their commitment to quality is truly remarkable.
Each piece is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, ensuring both durability and beauty. What’s more, their customer service, Brandon specifically is top-notch, making the entire process from selection and design to installation a breeze. If you’re looking to elevate your bathroom space with style and sophistication, look no further than DesignLab for the ultimate vanity and design experience!"
Lenka Hennessy
What Our Clients Say About DesignLab
"We used DesignLab for shelving in our library as well as a desk in our office. See images. We wanted a front room in our house that stands out and looks great. They made great suggestions to us to help us stay within our budget and still get value with high-quality materials as well as a really beautiful look. I recommend working with the team and had a good experience - project manager was great!"
David Silverman
What Our Clients Say About DesignLab
"We were amazed at the level of transparency from this company to have. We decided to have our master closet and all of our kids closets done. The team was incredible. They are detail oriented, diligent, hold your hand throughout the entire design (the design team is great, true artists process, they worked with our budget. The communication is incredible they really over delivered.
We love our closets and the entire experience.
Shakil Islam
What Our Clients Say About DesignLab
"We just finished a media room project with DesignLab. Their creative team helped us brilliantly transform the space from a simple movie room to a stunning, fun and useful entertainment and gaming environment.
First, they provided expert design advice sharing the latest ideas for materials that matched our fun and cool aesthetic vision. They also CAD tools that made it easy to model design alternatives and material options we were considering. They never pushed their own product ideas on us but they did provide examples of a large variety of design and material options available in the market today. They were extremely patient and supportive throughout the design process. It took us a while and o make final decisions and we are greatly appreciative for their unwavering support even after so many design sessions.
Once the design was finished, they placed the order, provided us a truthful and transparent forecast of when product would arrive and kept us informed through the wait on delivery updates. Surprisingly, given all the supply chain horror stories you hear, the product arrived on schedule. The materials were delivered straight to our house and the installation team was able to begin work a week later.
A very experienced team arrived at our house on Monday and completed the entire installation in less than one week. We were able to enjoy the media room that weekend. It is now such an amazingly delightful space we like to just sit in the room, relax and enjoy the visually pleasing and stunning environment.
We are so happy and satisfied with their work and truly enjoyed working with their helpful team."
Sharon Heller
Let’s Build Your Signature Home Bar
Your space deserves thoughtful design and execution
Whether you envision a bold focal point or a discreet tucked-away retreat, our team will help you design a bar that fits your style and space.