This 1600+ square foot basement was a diamond in the rough. We were tasked with keeping farmhouse elements in the design plan while implementing industrial elements. The client requested the space include a gym, ample seating and viewing area for movies, a full bar , banquette seating as well as area for their gaming tables - shuffleboard, pool table and ping pong. By shifting two support columns we were able to bury one in the powder room wall and implement two in the custom design of the bar. Custom finishes are provided throughout the space to complete this entertainers dream.

Scullery

Pike Properties

This vibrant scullery is adjacent to the kitchen through a cased opening, and functions as a perfect spot for additional storage, wine storage, a coffee station, and much more. Pike choose a large wall of open bookcase style shelving to cover one wall and be a great spot to store fine china, bar ware, cookbooks, etc. However, it would be very simple to add some cabinet doors if desired by the homeowner with the way these were designed. Take note of the cabinet from wine fridge near the center of this photo, and to the left of it is actually a cabinet front dishwasher. Cabinet color- Benjamin Moore Soot Wine Fridge- Thermador Freedom ( https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com/product/thermador-T24UW900-custom-panel-right-hinge-1221773)

Cockeysville Basement Bar

Cox Kitchens & Baths

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Practical Luxury

Sharer Design Group LLC

This transitional-style kitchen revels in sophistication and practicality. Michigan-made luxury inset cabinetry by Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry in linen establish a posh look, while also offering ample storage space. The large center island and bar hutch, in a contrasting dark stained walnut, offer space for seating and entertaining, as well as adding creative and useful features, such as walnut pull-out serving trays. Light colored quartz countertops offer sophistication, as well as practical durability. The white lotus-design backsplash from Artistic Tile lends an understated drama, creating the perfect backdrop for the Bakes & Kropp custom range hood in walnut and stainless steel. Two-toned panels conceal the refrigerator to continue the room's polished look. This kitchen is perfectly practical luxury in every way!

Spring Lake Retreat

threshold interiors

Photo of a beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wellesley Home 1

Henley Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Meadowview Lane

A. Perry Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Modern-Industrial Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Triple Tree

Yellowstone Custom Country Homes

Photo of a country single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Westview Cliffside

Shoberg Custom Homes

Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in Austin with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Potter Rd

Lina Shelton

Custom built white oak flush inset cabinetry with nice touch of satin brass, marble countertop, antiques mirror backsplash and gorgeous Subzero wine units.

Pool House / Guest House/ Home Office Closet Mini bar

Hive Home

Heath tile Farrow and Ball Inchyra cabinets Vintage stools, Sub Zero Appliances
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Kitchen with Shiplap

Pacific Coast Custom Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Nantucket

AsterHouse Design, LLC

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

In the Woods

Scott Daves Construction Co., Inc

This is an example of a transitional wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen and Home Bar

Leslie Hutchison Interiors, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Glit

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, white benchtop, glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops and marble splashback.

Mini Bar

Colette Interiors

Custom mini bar, custom designed adjoint kitchen and dining space, Custom built-ins, glass uppers, marble countertops and backsplash, brass hardware, custom wine rack, marvel wine fridge. Fabric backsplash interior cabinets.

Glen Abbey Drive Kitchen

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

The bar is adjacent to the dining room and incorporates a long buffet for serving that parallels the dining table. Glasses are stored in glass-front cabinets in close proximity to the dining and living room.

All Cabinet Styles All Cabinet Finishes 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.