Tucked away in a densely wooded lot, this modern style home features crisp horizontal lines and outdoor patios that playfully offset a natural surrounding. A narrow front elevation with covered entry to the left and tall galvanized tower to the right help orient as many windows as possible to take advantage of natural daylight. Horizontal lap siding with a deep charcoal color wrap the perimeter of this home and are broken up by a horizontal windows and moments of natural wood siding. Inside, the entry foyer immediately spills over to the right giving way to the living rooms twelve-foot tall ceilings, corner windows, and modern fireplace. In direct eyesight of the foyer, is the homes secondary entrance, which is across the dining room from a stairwell lined with a modern cabled railing system. A collection of rich chocolate colored cabinetry with crisp white counters organizes the kitchen around an island with seating for four. Access to the main level master suite can be granted off of the rear garage entryway/mudroom. A small room with custom cabinetry serves as a hub, connecting the master bedroom to a second walk-in closet and dual vanity bathroom. Outdoor entertainment is provided by a series of landscaped terraces that serve as this homes alternate front facade. At the end of the terraces is a large fire pit that also terminates the axis created by the dining room doors. Downstairs, an open concept family room is connected to a refreshment area and den. To the rear are two more bedrooms that share a large bathroom. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: Bouwkamp Builders, Inc.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

Brian Covington
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Black is the New Gray: Back in Black East Cobb Home Makeover

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Black Bar. Gold stools. Gorgeous tile and counters. Gold hardware
Expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Topaz - Bar - The Bluffs

Blue Heron

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Шелест хрусталя

Владимир Фирсов

Владимир Фирсов
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and black floor.

Flower Mound New Home

Homestyle Select Decor

Client wanted a dry bar built into their game room so we designed this unit and had it built for the client. Now guests can enjoy refreshments while playing music or pool in this music-themed game room. To add to the interest in the room we added wood accents on the ceiling, whimsical guitar racks and colorful accessories

Wellborn Cabinetry Collection

Finkbone Remodeling and Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Manhattan Penthouse

DW Design Workshop

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, green splashback and grey benchtop.

Leaded Glass Cabinets in Dry Bar

Orren Pickell Building Group

Design ideas for a small traditional galley home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Riplingham Road, Kirk Ella

Rowe Architects

Contemporary bespoke bar & island
Inspiration for a modern home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and black benchtop.

Lantern House on the River

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a transitional wet bar in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Pristine Home in York (4189)

Braam's Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Coralville Contemporary

SK Cabinetry & Design

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Transitional kitchen with large island in Chicago Suburb

Denise Hauser Design Co.

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Dry Bar

Welby Construction Management

Country wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Family Room Bar - Texas Escape

Schultz Building Inc

Design ideas for a country galley home bar in Other with medium hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Compact Kitchenette

NGD Interiors, Inc.

A small area is turned into a kitchenette/bar area. White cabinets with clean lines, paired with dark countertops and floor create a clean contemporary feel.

Bearspaw Cove

Westland Electric

Westland Photog
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and an undermount sink.

An Inviting, Family-Friendly Kitchen & Living Space

Amazing Spaces

This butler's pantry serves as the transition space between the kitchen and dining room. It offers tons of storage for all the family's serving pieces and wet bar needs. The blue accent wall adds visual impact and sets off the ivory colored cabinets. Peter Krupenye

West Alamo Residence #2

Barry & Wynn Architects, Inc.

A compact bar with beer tap carries slate tile up walls and over the ceiling. A curved, sloping slate base supports the granite top. Views to nook and kitchen beyond.

All Cabinet Finishes Green Home Bar Design Ideas

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.