Entertaining space within the kitchen this bar neatly stores the liquor in extra deep rollout trays. Thorton doors lighten up the space showing off the decorative glass on display. Photos by Chris Veith

English-Style Basement Pub

Neal's Design Remodel

English-style pub that Her Majesty would be proud of. An authentic bar (straight from England) was the starting point for the design, then the areas beyond that include several vignette-style sitting areas, a den with a rustic fireplace, a wine cellar, a kitchenette, two bathrooms, an even a hidden home gym. Neal's Design Remodel

Fort Washington First Floor

Harth Builders

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Guntersville Home

Cantley & Company, Inc.

Large traditional home bar in Birmingham with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, white splashback, stone slab splashback and an undermount sink.

Modern Farmhouse

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Providence with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets and white benchtop.

Broken Top - Green Lakes Loop II

Pacwest Builders LLC

Chandler Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Dorian Custom Wet Bar

That Design Studio

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Island Residence Dry Bar

Center Point Cabinets

Dry Bar Covenant Made Cabinetry Benjamin Moore 1529 "Stingray"
Design ideas for a small single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Williams Kitchen

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped home bar in Baltimore with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Harborview Renovation

Bosworth Architect LLC

Transitional home bar in Boston with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

This multi-purpose space serves as the Entry from the Garage (primary access for homeowners), Mudroom, and Butler's Pantry. The full-height cabinet provides additional needed storage, as well as broom-closet and pantry space. The gorgeous blue cabinets are paired with the large slate-colored tile on the floor. The countertop is continuous through to the kitchen, through the grocery pass-through to the kitchen counter on the other side of the wall. A coat closed is included, as well.

Lake House

Lewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar

KraftMaster Renovations

Updated bar that matches the kitchen appliances and cabinetry with glass door display cabinets. Photos by Chris Veith.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, painted wood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Montclair, Custom Butler's Pantry & Arched Built-in

K & R Master Carpentry

This is an example of a modern single-wall wet bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets and blue cabinets.

Cohasset Seaside Cape

Thorson Restoration & Construction

Kyle J. Caldwell Photography
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Excelsior Lake Cottage

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and carpet.

Split-Level Home Remodel in Fairfax

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

This household desired a large area on their main floor to entertain. They loved their neighborhood, and wanted to stay in their home. Their kitchen felt closed off, and they needed an office space. Being a split-level, they also desired a powder room on the main level, and to no longer have steps up from the main entrance so there was a much more welcoming "hello" when visitors came. As a result, we added a 15' addition to the home, expanding it to allow a powder room, a new butlers pantry, a dining room and formal parlor/office space. In addition, the main entrance was raised to remove any need for stairs inside the front door, giving the home owners a spacious foyer with two coat closets and a built-in bench seat with storage underneath. The ceilings were also raised to 9' to give the home more height, and the back of the house was expanded a few feet for openness. Greg Hadley Photography.

Custom Built Traditional Home in Hagerstown, MD

driscoll interior design, LLC

The stained walnut coffered ceiling gives the pub room a warm, European feel. Custom window treatments soften the windows and add to the warmth. The window treatments are designed with a bohemian pleat on a decorative rod with rings using a gorgeous embroidered fabric. Interior Design Hagerstown, MD.

Bethesda, MD - Traditional - Bar

Kountry Kraft

Bethesda, Maryland Traditional Bar designed by Kountry Kraft, Inc. http://www.kountrykraft.com/photo-gallery/custom-wet-bar-cabinetry-bethesda-maryland-w94114/

English-Style Basement Pub

Neal's Design Remodel

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beaded Inset 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.