Using the home’s Victorian architecture and existing mill-work as inspiration we remodeled an antique home to its vintage roots. First focus was to restore the kitchen, but an addition seemed to be in order as the homeowners wanted a cheery breakfast room. The Client dreamt of a built-in buffet to house their many collections and a wet bar for casual entertaining. Using Pavilion Raised inset doorstyle cabinetry, we provided a hutch with plenty of storage, mullioned glass doors for displaying antique glassware and period details such as chamfers, wainscot panels and valances. To the right we accommodated a wet bar complete with two under-counter refrigerator units, a vessel sink, and reclaimed wood shelves. The rustic hand painted dining table with its colorful mix of chairs, the owner’s collection of colorful accessories and whimsical light fixtures, plus a bay window seat complete the room. The mullioned glass door display cabinets have a specialty cottage red beadboard interior to tie in with the red furniture accents. The backsplash features a framed panel with Wood-Mode’s scalloped inserts at the buffet (sized to compliment the cabinetry above) and tin tiles at the bar. The hutch’s light valance features a curved corner detail and edge bead integrated right into the cabinets’ bottom rail. Also note the decorative integrated panels on the under-counter refrigerator drawers. Also, the client wanted to have a small TV somewhere, so we placed it in the center of the hutch, behind doors. The inset hinges allow the doors to swing fully open when the TV is on; the rest of the time no one would know it was there.

Luxury Custom Home in Richmond, TX

Sapphire Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Southampton's Amazing Basements

Southampton Builders

Jonathan Nutt
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with grey floor, no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Rustic Refined Remodel

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cypress County Farm House

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Bayside Residence Renovation in Ocean City MD

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

1760 Margaret Ct

Kisel Construction

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall home bar in Sacramento with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Custom Commercial Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Inspiration for a large galley seated home bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Red Rock East Whole Home Remodel

Ranieri Construction LLC

Squared off countertop at the bar area. The mini-fridge stayed but we did not re-install a sink at the bar area. The cabinets were painted white to match the kitchen as well.

Modern White

Wood Visions, Inc

The beautiful quartz countertop with under counter fridge gives this small basement bar plenty of room and versatility for your entertaining needs.
This is an example of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Tobacco Stain on Maple

DAWSON CABINETS LTD.

Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Transitional Cabinetry in Sunset Park

Castor Inc.

David Sibbitt of Sibbitt Wernert
Photo of a large transitional galley wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Casually Elegant Custom Home- Naperville IL

Charleston Building and Development

Large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors and raised-panel cabinets.

Kitchens

Atmosphere Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style home bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home – New Construction Traditional Design – Los Angeles

Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Small traditional l-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an undermount sink and grey cabinets.

Homestead II Kitchen and Living Room

Studio Design LLC

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Custom Stone Installations

Stonecrafters Inc

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mirror splashback.

32 Glen Road, Wellesley, MA

Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.

This is an example of a galley wet bar in Boston with raised-panel cabinets.

Casona Cantabria

Gamahogar

Bar decorado
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Madrid with raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Girl's Wine Room

Jayne Remodels (Jayne McGinn Designs)

Smart Focus Photography, Archie David Lewis
Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Grey Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets

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.