Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kenwood MN Family Room Bar

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Photography by Susan Gilmore Interior Design by Tom Rauscher & Associates
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops and glass sheet splashback.

New Construction in Naperville, IL

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Collaborations with builders on new construction is a favorite part of my job. I love seeing a house go up from the blueprints to the end of the build. It is always a journey filled with a thousand decisions, some creative on-the-spot thinking and yes, usually a few stressful moments. This Naperville project was a collaboration with a local builder and architect. The Kitchen Studio collaborated by completing the cabinetry design and final layout for the entire home. In the basement, we carried the warm gray tones into a custom bar, featuring a 90” wide beverage center from True Appliances. The glass shelving in the open cabinets and the antique mirror give the area a modern twist on a classic pub style bar. If you are building a new home, The Kitchen Studio can offer expert help to make the most of your new construction home. We provide the expertise needed to ensure that you are getting the most of your investment when it comes to cabinetry, design and storage solutions. Give us a call if you would like to find out more! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Builder: Hampton Homes Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Home Bar

Tami Smight Interiors

We took out an office in opening up the floor plan of this renovation. We designed this home bar complete with sink and beverage fridge which serves guests in the family room and living room. The mother of pearl penny round backsplash catches the light and echoes the coastal theme.

Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Addition

The Cleary Company

JE Evans Photography
Mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback and ceramic floors.

Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

The lower level is where you'll find the party, with the fully-equipped bar, wine cellar and theater room. Glass display case serves as the bar top for the beautifully finished custom bar. The bar is served by a full-size paneled-front Sub-Zero refrigerator, undercounter ice maker, a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer & a Bosch Speed Oven. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; James S. Bates, Architect; Interior Design by InDesign; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

West Hollywood Contemporary

Flowers Innovative Design & Construct Inc.

Large modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Lakefront Splendor

Dual Concept Design

This wet bar has the perfect mix of materials - a light gray-wash stain, mirror and glass mosaic backsplash and a touch brass. Builder: Heritage Luxury Homes

Coastal Contemporary Home

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. This basement bar is simple and classic, with a touch of fun. The dark matte stain on the custom cabinets makes you stop and stay a while while the glasses sparkling in the glass cabinetry and the lights hitting the iridescent backsplash help draw your eyes throughout the space. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)

Home Bar

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Photos: Josh Caldwell
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, glass sheet splashback and grey floor.

Urban Retreat

Bellamy Homes

Basement Bar
Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, laminate floors and grey floor.

Painted Shaker Kitchen with Breakfasting Peninsular

Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co

Occupying a long, unconventional shaped room with a number of structural obstacles. our latest project features an extended peninsular, providing all the practical benefits of an island by bringing cooking and cleaning zones together as well as offering multiple areas for food preparation, perfect for our clients who like to work as a team in the kitchen. the earthy finishes of farrow & ball ‘elephants breath’ and little Greene attic 2, combined with Carrara quartz worksurfaces, maintain the light and open feel of the space and provide a calming classic-modern look to our classic shaker furniture.

Rustic Smart Barn

Cloud9 Smart

Jordan Wills
Design ideas for a mid-sized country home bar in New York with open cabinets, wood benchtops and glass sheet splashback.

Dolphin Terrace | Irvine Terrace, Newport Beach, CA

Prime Time Coastal Development, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback and porcelain floors.

Great Falls Modern

FORMA Design

This is an example of a modern home bar in DC Metro with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and white benchtop.

Tidy Space for a Good Time

Midland Cabinet Company

It may be petite, but this cozy space offers up a fully functioning bar, with refrigerator, storage and faucets tucked into recessed cubbyholes. Photo by Rusty Reniers

2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

McDonald Remodeling, Inc., Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Interior Element $30,000 and Over
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

2018 Parade of Homes | Daphne

User

Optional wet bar in the lower level rec room, perfect for entertaining!
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Bungalow Renovation

Balance Design

This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback and medium hardwood floors.

2018 Boca Raton - Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

Bravas Boca Raton

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Brown Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Sheet Splashback

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.