Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: TEA2 Architects | Interior Design: Marcia Morine | Photography: Landmark Photography
Country l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with distressed cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

LakeStone

Bear Mountain Builders

Mountain Modern Guest Bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Canal Place

MB Designs, LLC

Chris Cheever Photography Cabinetry: Michael S. Johnson & Co. Designer: MB Designs Countertops: Stone Artisans
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Indianapolis with dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets and distressed cabinets.

Bridge Creek Kitchen

EURO Design Build

We made minimal changes to this space, but they had a big impact. We added a decorative backsplash to bring in contrast and texture that was lacking, while updating the plumbing fixtures for a more cohesive look. We also swapped the light fixtures so the space no longer felt outdated while keeping the traditional style.

Classically Modern Raised Bungalow, Grimsby ON

avenue design inc

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen in Ellicott, MD

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Butler Avenue Estate Wet Bar

Regal American Homes

We built a dream home on this 1.4 acre lot in beautiful Paradise Valley. The property boasts breathtaking Mummy Mountain views from the back and Scottsdale Mountain views from the front. There are so few properties that enjoy the spectacular views this home has to offer.

Showplace Bar and Entryway Locker Units

The Kitchen Place

Photos by homeowner
This is an example of a small country single-wall seated home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops and concrete floors.

Lord

Mill Creek Mfg ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Shores

Kitchens of Diablo

Transitional Dry Bar with cabinets by Dura Supreme. Paintable Wood with Cashmere paint plus Shadow Glaze. Detail, detail, detail!! Bun feet, decorative backplash tile, glass doors with LED Lighting. Backplash is from Marble Systems, Ponte Stone Mosaic in Snow White. Showoff beautiful glassware with glass shelving. Contrasting cabinetry hardware from top knobs create a beautiful pallet of color tones that work so well together. Quartz Countertops by Vadara - Statuary Venato - creates a beautiful marble look without the maintenance.

Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room

Four Elements Construction

A close friend of one of our owners asked for some help, inspiration, and advice in developing an area in the mezzanine level of their commercial office/shop so that they could entertain friends, family, and guests. They wanted a bar area, a poker area, and seating area in a large open lounge space. So although this was not a full-fledged Four Elements project, it involved a Four Elements owner's design ideas and handiwork, a few Four Elements sub-trades, and a lot of personal time to help bring it to fruition. You will recognize similar design themes as used in the Four Elements office like barn-board features, live edge wood counter-tops, and specialty LED lighting seen in many of our projects. And check out the custom poker table and beautiful rope/beam light fixture constructed by our very own Peter Russell. What a beautiful and cozy space!

Stone Canyon

Kym Rodger Design

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Island Family Retreat

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Ocean Front Estate

User

Recycled stainless french bistro cabinetry for a guest house mini kitchen
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and distressed cabinets.

Bordley

Thompson Custom Homes

Photographer: Steve Chenn
Design ideas for a mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Houston with terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and orange floor.

Holliday Farms Model for Home-A-Rama 2020

Sigma Builders LLC

Bourbon room with double sided fireplace
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen with Quartz Countertop, Window Seat and Coffee Bar

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Medallion Gold Full Overlay Maple cabinets in the door style Madison Raised Panel with Harvest Bronze with Ebony Glaze and Highlights finish. The Wine bar furniture piece is Medallion Brookhill Raised Panel with White Chocolate Classic Paint finish with Mocha Highlights. The countertop is Cambria Bradshaw Quartz in 3cm with ledge edge and 4” backsplash on coffee bar. The backsplash is Honed Durango 4 x 4, 3 x 6 Harlequin Glass Mosaic 1 x 1 accent tile, Slate Radiance color: Cactus. Pewter 2 x 2 Pinnalce Dots; 1 x 1 Pinnacle Buttons and brushed nickel soho pencil border. Seagull Stone Street in Brushed Nickel pendant lights. Blanco single bowl Anthracite sink and Moen Brantford pull out spray faucet in spot resistant stainless. Flooring is Traiversa Applewood Frosted Coffee vinyl.

Fieldstone

Kevin Browne Architecture

photo by Jon Reece
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped wet bar in Portland Maine with beige cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, beaded inset cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback and white benchtop.

A Reclaimed Retreat

Gramophone

The client had a finished basement space that was not functioning for the entire family. He spent a lot of time in his gym, which was not large enough to accommodate all his equipment and did not offer adequate space for aerobic activities. To appeal to the client's entertaining habits, a bar, gaming area, and proper theater screen needed to be added. There were some ceiling and lolly column restraints that would play a significant role in the layout of our new design, but the Gramophone Team was able to create a space in which every detail appeared to be there from the beginning. Rustic wood columns and rafters, weathered brick, and an exposed metal support beam all add to this design effect becoming real. Maryland Photography Inc.

Retro Kitchen in Mid-Century Home

Servigon Construction Group

Mid Century Modern kitchen design incorporates existing brick fireplace uno the design. Grey and White Cabinets with white countertops.
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and painted wood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Cabinets and Distressed 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.