This custom home bar remodel in Fishers, Indiana transformed a second floor room into a refined gentlemen’s room with built in entertainment cabinetry, a dry bar, Cambria quartz, tailored lighting, picture molding, and color drenched walls designed for relaxed hosting and everyday retreat.

Project at a Glance

Location: Fishers, Indiana
Project Type: Custom home bar and entertainment room remodel
Scope: Second floor gentlemen’s room, entertainment wall, dry bar, built in cabinetry, lighting, wall molding, wallpaper, paint, and finish carpentry
Key Materials: Aspect cabinetry, Cambria Armitage quartz, Momentum wallpaper, Koetter molding, Honey Bronze hardware, LED tape lighting
Worthington Approach: Pre construction planning, final approved drawings, site protection, material coordination before construction, weekly progress updates, final walkthrough, and warranty review

The Challenge & The Vision

This second floor room had the square footage to become something more useful, but it needed structure, storage, and a more finished identity. The goal was to create a gentlemen’s room that felt tailored to the home, with a comfortable seating area, a refined entertainment wall, and a dry bar that could support hosting without overtaking the room.

Worthington approached the remodel as a specialty space with the same planning discipline used in larger whole house remodel services. The design uses built in cabinetry, detailed millwork, layered lighting, and rich finish selections to give the room a sense of permanence.

Planning a Specialty Room Around Flow

The remodel reworked the room with new framed openings, updated drywall, adjusted electrical locations, and cabinetry placed to support how the space would actually be used. Two new arched cased openings give the room a more intentional transition, while the carpet tuck at the new openings keeps the finished floor condition clean and resolved.

The new layout organizes the room around two primary features: the entertainment wall and the dry bar. That approach allows the room to serve several purposes without feeling crowded. It can function as a lounge, media room, bar area, and private retreat, all within one cohesive plan.

Built In Entertainment Cabinetry with a Furniture Quality Feel

The entertainment wall anchors the room with Aspect cabinetry in American Poplar finished in Dark Azure stain. The cabinetry includes square flat plywood panel doors and drawer fronts with dovetail hardwood drawer boxes and full extension soft close glides. This selection gives the space a refined, built in look while keeping the storage practical for media equipment, records, accessories, and everyday use.

A new wood top at the TV area was selected to coordinate with the cabinet species and finish. Clear glass was added at two wall cabinets, bringing a lighter display element to the room. The project also incorporates site built floating shelves notched for LED tape lighting, creating a soft layer of illumination under the shelving and inside the wall cabinet doors.

For homeowners considering home remodeling in Fishers Indiana, this room is a strong example of how a smaller specialty space can carry the same level of design intention as a kitchen, bath, or full main level renovation.

A Dry Bar Designed for Entertaining

The dry bar introduces function without requiring the room to become overly utilitarian. Cambria Armitage quartz with an eased edge provides a durable surface with depth and movement. The 15 inch beverage refrigerator supports entertaining, while the added outlet at the bar surface keeps the area useful for serving, small appliances, or charging needs.

Momentum Seamless wallpaper in Rume adds texture to the bar wall and gives the room a more layered finish. The wallpaper works with the cabinetry, quartz, and lighting to create a destination within the room, not just a storage run along the wall.

Millwork, Lighting and Color Drenched Detail

The character of this room comes through in the details. Picture molding, crown molding, new casing, and base molding help the room feel architectural rather than simply furnished. Koetter casing, baseboard, picture molding, and crown selections were used to create a more finished envelope around the walls and openings.

Lighting was planned in layers. Four new 6 inch LED cans center around the TV area, while the homeowner provided ceiling fixture creates a focal point overhead. Battery operated sconces add warmth along the walls, and LED tape lighting inside cabinet doors, under cabinets, and under floating shelves is controlled by a Pico switch.

The paint approach reinforces the room’s mood. The ceiling, walls, casings, baseboards, and moldings were planned with a color drenched strategy, allowing the room to feel enveloping, cohesive, and intentionally designed.

Materials and Brands Used in This Remodel

Aspect cabinetry in American Poplar with Dark Azure stain
Cambria Armitage quartz countertop with eased edge at the dry bar
Momentum Seamless wallpaper in Rume
Cumberland Pull TK3092HB cabinet hardware in Honey Bronze
Koetter 20136 B CR crown molding
Two site built floating shelves notched for LED tape lighting
New wood top at the entertainment wall to match cabinetry
LED tape lighting inside wall cabinet doors, under cabinets, and under floating shelves
Pico switch lighting control
Cordtlandt Large Semi Flush Mount in Burnished Brass with white linen shade
PRIDOLOA wall sconces
Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Enamel for wall finish planning

Pro Tip from Larry Greene

Specialty rooms work best when the infrastructure is planned before the finishes are selected. Outlets, lighting controls, appliance locations, and cabinetry clearances need to be resolved early so the finished space looks tailored and functions naturally once it’s complete.

Larry Greene, Worthington Design & Remodeling President

Why This Custom Home Bar Remodel Stands Out

This Fishers remodel proves that a specialty room can be both personal and highly practical. The entertainment wall gives the room purpose. The dry bar supports hospitality. The molding, lighting, cabinetry, wallpaper, and color drenched finish bring the room together with a polished, architectural feel.

The space now works as a comfortable retreat and a refined hosting area. Instead of treating the room as leftover square footage, Worthington shaped it into a finished destination within the home.

Reviews from homeowners

"We couldn’t be happier with our bathroom remodel! From start to finish, Worthington was professional and communicative. The high-quality craftsmanship is evident in every detail — from the tile work to the fixtures, they brought our vision to life. Highly recommend!"

"Worthington did a wonderful job with a big remodel. I have used other groups in the past & I will use Worthington going forward. From the beginning of planning to the way the project is managed and communication throughout the project to the completion walkthrough, I am very thankful for all the support from Worthington."

"The entire project team was great! They were easy to work with and had great follow up on any issues that came up in the field. Everyone who comes to our home now is amazed with the before-and-after transformation of the space. I look forward to our next project together."

"We have used Worthington Design and Remodeling for several home remodeling projects and are never disappointed. Our most recent remodeling projects were updates to our primary bathroom and kitchen.The project manager & carpenters showed respect for our space beyond what you will find with other companies. We highly recommend Worthington Design and Remodeling!"

"Had our master bathroom remodeled, from new shower, new custom vanity and cabinets, new lighting ,new tile floor and repainted walls. Our project manager handled all the contractor schedules and interface with them. We’ve done many home remodeling projects over the years and this one was the most pain-free and quality work done thanks to the Worthington company organization and people."

"We did our due diligence, we balanced cost versus reward, checked all the websites, did our background checks and Worthington was top choice in all regards. And now after our major construction project is completed, WE ARE ECSTATIC WITH THE RESULTS!!!!! Design meetings to carpenters to painting we had it all done and loved the entire experience."

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a custom home bar remodel cost in Fishers?

Worthington prices each custom home bar after the scope is defined. Cabinetry, stone, lighting, appliance integration, electrical work, finish carpentry, and wallpaper all affect budget. A design first process helps homeowners understand investment before construction begins.

How long does a custom built in bar project take?

Timeline depends on cabinetry lead times, electrical work, finish carpentry, countertop fabrication, and wallpaper installation. Worthington orders materials before construction and provides weekly progress updates so homeowners know what to expect throughout the project.

What should I include in a home bar or entertainment room?

A well planned entertainment room often includes built in cabinetry, beverage refrigeration, durable countertop space, layered lighting, outlets, display storage, seating, and media integration. The best design balances hosting needs with the room’s everyday purpose.

Do I need permits for an entertainment room remodel in Fishers?

Permit needs depend on scope. Electrical, structural framing, or life safety updates may require review. Worthington coordinates local requirements and has an architect on staff when formal drawings are needed for permitting.