A kitchen in the basement? Yes! There are many reasons for including one in your basement renovation such as part of an entertainment space, a student or in-law suite, a rental unit or even a home business.

Awkward Office to Beautiful Bar

Boxwood Design Co

We turned a long awkward office space into a home bar for the homeowners to entertain in.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Smith Kitchen and Baths

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

New Construction in Naperville, IL

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Collaborations with builders on new construction is a favorite part of my job. I love seeing a house go up from the blueprints to the end of the build. It is always a journey filled with a thousand decisions, some creative on-the-spot thinking and yes, usually a few stressful moments. This Naperville project was a collaboration with a local builder and architect. The Kitchen Studio collaborated by completing the cabinetry design and final layout for the entire home. In the basement, we carried the warm gray tones into a custom bar, featuring a 90” wide beverage center from True Appliances. The glass shelving in the open cabinets and the antique mirror give the area a modern twist on a classic pub style bar. If you are building a new home, The Kitchen Studio can offer expert help to make the most of your new construction home. We provide the expertise needed to ensure that you are getting the most of your investment when it comes to cabinetry, design and storage solutions. Give us a call if you would like to find out more! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Builder: Hampton Homes Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Spanish style, Palos Verdes Estates

Melanie Giolitti Interior Design

Photography by John Lichtwarft
This is an example of a large mediterranean wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Downer's Grove Bar & Game Room

Lemont Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Panorama

Rocky Mountain Design Ltd.

A warm bar area set up for many guests.
This is an example of a beach style home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Brookfield Kitchen & Laundry room

Borth - Wilson Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling

This laundry room/ office space, kitchen and bar area were completed renovated and brought into the 21st century. Updates include all new appliances, cabinet upgrades including custom storage racks for spices, cookie sheets, pantry storage with roll outs and more all while keeping with the home's colonial style.

Exterior and Interior Projects

Concorde Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Upscale Retirement Residence

MITCHELL HILL

Holger Obenaus
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Charleston with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, carpet, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Semi-Remodel

Ohana Services

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Panorama

Rocky Mountain Design Ltd.

A warm bar area set up for many guests.
Design ideas for a beach style home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

New Construction in Naperville, IL

TKS Design Group

Spanish style, Palos Verdes Estates

Melanie Giolitti Interior Design

Photography by Melanie Giolitti
Design ideas for a large mediterranean wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Smith Kitchen and Baths

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Frederick, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

Simplicity is what makes this wet-bar nice and welcoming.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Frederick, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

Panorama

Rocky Mountain Design Ltd.

Panorama

Rocky Mountain Design Ltd.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Floor and Beige Benchtop

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.