Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Renovation and Addition, Bar

CBI Design Professionals, Inc.

This renovation and addition project, located in Bloomfield Hills, was completed in 2016. A master suite, located on the second floor and overlooking the backyard, was created that featured a his and hers bathroom, staging rooms, separate walk-in-closets, and a vaulted skylight in the hallways. The kitchen was stripped down and opened up to allow for gathering and prep work. Fully-custom cabinetry and a statement range help this room feel one-of-a-kind. To allow for family activities, an indoor gymnasium was created that can be used for basketball, soccer, and indoor hockey. An outdoor oasis was also designed that features an in-ground pool, outdoor trellis, BBQ area, see-through fireplace, and pool house. Unique colonial traits were accentuated in the design by the addition of an exterior colonnade, brick patterning, and trim work. The renovation and addition had to match the unique character of the existing house, so great care was taken to match every detail to ensure a seamless transition from old to new.

Lee Project

Dartmouth Building Supply Design Center

Decora Harmony Beaded Inset Peppercorn Designed By Raychelle
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Providence with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chipperfield kitchen/ utility/13

Edgar Joseph Furniture

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall home bar in Hertfordshire with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and mirror splashback.

Oenoke Ridge

Donald William Fairbanks Architect, P.C.

Dan Murdoch, Murdoch & Company, Inc.
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Large country galley wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Carolyn and Adam

B Designs Interior's

This is an example of an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Bar Rooms

A & K Custom Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Ocean Club

Kitchens by Design

Deborah Scannell - Saint Simons Island, GA
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback and white 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.

Suburban Renovation - West Chester, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and mirror splashback.

Speakeasy Retreat

Peregrine Design Build

A curved archway with knotty alder doors, leads to the spa.
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Burlington with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops and mirror splashback.

Vendome

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

Our clients own a vineyard and entertaining in style is very important. The bar was designed to show off their extensive crystal glass collection.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Westfield NJ, New Build

Raychel Wade Design

Transitional galley seated home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sunset Boulevard

Shannon Crain

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Built-In Wet Bar

Lignum Custom Woodwork

Situated on prime waterfront slip, the Pine Tree House could float we used so much wood. This project consisted of a complete package. Built-In lacquer wall unit with custom cabinetry & LED lights, walnut floating vanities, credenzas, walnut slat wood bar with antique mirror backing.

Nomadic Nest

Andrew Mikhael Architect

A corner mirrored bar
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Seattle with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sunset Boulevard

Shannon Crain

Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lake Oswego Whole House Remodel, Addition, & Outdoor Living

COOPER Design Build

This game room has everything you could ever want! BUILT Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional galley seated home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hacker

Mimi & Hill interiors

Photo of a transitional home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Mirror 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.