Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops and orange floor.

Cliffs at Glassy - H.S. - Pub Bar Seating 1

Banner's Cabinets

This bar and entertainment area has a working wet bar that is fully enclosed and incorporates stained glass and beveled glass wood-mullion entry doors. The paneled header to the ceiling is supported at the bar top my decorative turned columns. Across the hall is a custom-designed banquette seat with storage behind the raised-panel doors (which are on touch-catches). The seating is accented by plinths and paneled columns and has space for the owner to display a few sculptures.

Great room bar

Stanton Homes

Home bar located between the great room and kitchen, connected by a barrel vaulted hallway. The built in bar includes white and espresso cabinets, an ice maker, refrigerator, round sink, granite counter top, tile backsplash, and hidden storage. Raleigh luxury home builder Stanton Homes.

Van Buren Traditional Remodel

MBS Interiors

The home bar and prep area adds character and interest to this space that is tailor made for entertaining. StarMark Cherry Hanover cabinetry makes for a warm welcome in Toffee with Ebony Glaze. Subway tile backsplash, richly veined countertops, and plenty of space for bar-ware storage; this home bar has it all!

Gorgeous Traditional Kitchen + Vaulted Ceilings

New England Kitchen and Bath

Photo of an expansive traditional single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Transitional Darkwood Kitchen

Italian Heritage Tile & Stone

Expansive traditional l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Family Retreat

User

Rick Hammer
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and porcelain floors.

Shavano Estates Kitchen/Living/Dining Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

Where there was once a wall separating the Dining Room and a small bar, our client wanted to open up the spaces to create a more inviting area for dining and socializing. A bigger bar and no walls were in order. Cheers!

5 Corners Basement Bar

Owen Homes LLC

This is an example of an expansive traditional galley wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, brown splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

New Traditional

JRP Design & Remodel

After purchasing their ideal ranch style home built in the ‘70s, our clients had requested some major updates and needs throughout the house. The couple loved to cook and desired a large kitchen with professional appliances and a space that connects with the family room for ultimate entertaining. The husband wanted a retreat of his own with office space and a separate bathroom. Both clients disliked the ‘70s aesthetic of their outdated master suite and agreed that too would need a complete update. The JRP Team focused on the strategic removal of several walls between the entrance, living room, and kitchen to establish a new balance by creating an open floor plan that embraces the natural flow of the home. The luxurious kitchen turned out to be the highlight of the home with beautifully curated materials and double islands. The expanded master bedroom creates space for a relocated and enlarged master bath with walk-in closet. Adding new four panel doors to the backyard of the master suite anchors the room, filling the space with natural light. A large addition was necessary to accommodate the "Man Cave" which provides an exclusive retreat complete with wet bar– perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The remodel took a dated, choppy and disconnected floor plan to a bespoke haven sparkling with natural light and gorgeous finishes. PROJECT DETAILS: • Style: Traditional • Countertops: Quartzite - White Pearl (Cloudy) • Cabinets: Dewils, Lakewood (Frameless), Maple, Shadow Gray • Hardware Fixture Finish: Polished Chrome • Flooring: White Oak – Galleher, Limestone / Brushed • Paint Colors: Sea Salt / Shadow Gray • Photographer: J.R. Maddox

Interior

MDA Designs

Design ideas for an expansive traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, carpet and brown floor.

Ednam Forrest Renovation 2015

Abbott & Company General Contractors

Scott Abbott
Design ideas for an expansive traditional wet bar in Indianapolis with porcelain floors and white cabinets.

Estate makeover

Stoneworx

Another great shot of the custom bar we designed and built under the custom overhang provided by Marquis Construction.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with open cabinets and limestone benchtops.

Private Waterfront Residence in Annapolis Roads

Purple Cherry Architects

Custom cabinetry for a home bar.
This is an example of an expansive traditional home bar in Baltimore with glass-front cabinets and beige cabinets.

Mountain Retreat

Design West

Wine Room-Nook, located in the corner of the Billiards room.
Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

TGBI - Bar

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Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley seated home bar in Austin with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and concrete floors.

Traditional with a touch of Modern home remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

A traditional style home brought into the new century with modern touches. the space between the kitchen/dining room and living room were opened up to create a great room for a family to spend time together rather it be to set up for a party or the kids working on homework while dinner is being made. All 3.5 bathrooms were updated with a new floorplan in the master with a freestanding up and creating a large walk-in shower.

Basements

KBF by Audi Contractors

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Curved basement wet bar in cherry set into stone columns

CabinetWerks by Orren Pickell

http://www.cabinetwerks.com The curved basement wet bar is set inside stone columns. The custom bar cabinetry is cherry with a custom distressed finish. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.

Shavano Estates Kitchen/Living/Dining Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

These are repurposed cabinets that received a facelift and once in a pass through area from the old kitchen into the old Dining Room. The walls came down so you can see this beauty now from the Living Room and Dining Room. Great for entertaining which is exactly what our client wanted!

Expansive Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.