Photo of a home bar in Portland Maine with glass-front cabinets and distressed cabinets.

Located at the back of the mine shaft home theater is a self serve bar.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Vancouver with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Orcutt Mid-Century Inspired Family Home

Michelle Pelech Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in San Luis Obispo with no sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kokomo Luxury Living

Everything Home

Our clients approached us nearly two years ago seeking professional guidance amid the overwhelming selection process and challenges in visualizing the final outcome of their Kokomo, IN, new build construction. The final result is a warm, sophisticated sanctuary that effortlessly embodies comfort and elegance. This open-concept kitchen features two islands – one dedicated to meal prep and the other for dining. Abundant storage in stylish cabinets enhances functionality. Thoughtful lighting design illuminates the space, and a breakfast area adjacent to the kitchen completes the seamless blend of style and practicality. ... Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/kokomo-luxury-home-interior-design/

Transitional - Home Bar

Aslan Design & Build

We transformed an out of date dining room to a classy bar room with grasscloth wallcovering, a new distressed freestanding bar from Pottery Barn, two Leathercraft bar stools, and new light fixtures from Currey and Company and Uttermost.

Mountain farmhouse

Enchanted Kitchens, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and brown benchtop.

PentalQuartz in Grigio

Architectural Surfaces

Floor: Marvel / Calacatta Extra 18x36 Dark Countertop: PentalQuartz / Grigio 3cm / Polished Light Countertop: Lapitec / Bianco Polare 1.2cm / Satin Photographer: Katherine Gooding

Leroux

1685 Kitchen Design Studio

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Ambler Whole House Renovation

Harth Builders

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bars & Wine Cellars

Reece's

Reece's specialty. This beautiful basement bar was built in oak and has a dark cappuccino finish. Features include columns which conceal the basement structural columns and a coffer ceiling with led lighting.

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!

25 - Transitional Omar Home Bar

Aspire Fine Homes

Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Houston with louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige floor, green benchtop, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Design-Build Outdoor Living Space Addition with 2 Pools

The Cleary Company

Covered outdoor bar area transitions between indoor and outdoor pools. New 650sf pavilion structure situated over 1/3 of the outdoor pool. With the combination of steel posts, steel beams, very large LVLs and I-Joists, were we able to span and area of approximately 25’x35’ with only perimeter posts.

Modern Accents

Panache Designs

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall seated home bar in Miami with porcelain floors, beige floor, open cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops and beige benchtop.

Orcutt Mid-Century Inspired Family Home

Michelle Pelech Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in San Luis Obispo with no sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

College Station Rustic Traditional Home

Osborne Cabinets and Millwork, Inc.

This is an example of a country seated home bar in Houston with distressed cabinets.

Farmhouse Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and granite benchtops.

Bar Area

Top Notch Woodworking and Construction, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

CUSTOM MADE WALL UNITS

Gam Woodwork

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, mirror splashback, linoleum floors and beige floor.

Trout Lake 5

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured floor.

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.