The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Bleeker Street

Joe McGuire Design

Our Aspen studio designed this beautiful home in the mountains to reflect the bright, beautiful, natural vibes outside – an excellent way to elevate the senses. We used a double-height, oak-paneled ceiling in the living room to create an expansive feeling. We also placed layers of Moroccan rugs, cozy textures of alpaca, mohair, and shearling by exceptional makers from around the US. In the kitchen and bar area, we went with the classic black and white combination to create a sophisticated ambience. We furnished the dining room with attractive blue chairs and artworks, and in the bedrooms, we maintained the bright, airy vibes by adding cozy beddings and accessories. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/bleeker-street

GAME FACE

Kelly Scanlon Interior Design

An otherwise unremarkable lower level is now a layered, multifunctional room including a place to play, watch, sleep, and drink. Our client didn’t want light, bright, airy grey and white - PASS! She wanted established, lived-in, stories to tell, more to make, and endless interest. So we put in true French Oak planks stained in a tobacco tone, dressed the walls in gold rivets and black hemp paper, and filled them with vintage art and lighting. We added a bar, sleeper sofa of dreams, and wrapped a drink ledge around the room so players can easily free up their hands to line up their next shot or elbow bump a teammate for encouragement! Soapstone, aged brass, blackened steel, antiqued mirrors, distressed woods and vintage inspired textiles are all at home in this story - GAME ON! Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment). Overall, a WIN-WIN!

Equestrian

Vintage Custom Homes

Snap Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback and ceramic floors.

English Eclectic - Castle Custom Homes

Castle Homes

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Bright Transitional Refresh

Everything Home

In this gorgeous Carmel residence, the primary objective for the great room was to achieve a more luminous and airy ambiance by eliminating the prevalent brown tones and refinishing the floors to a natural shade. The kitchen underwent a stunning transformation, featuring white cabinets with stylish navy accents. The overly intricate hood was replaced with a striking two-tone metal hood, complemented by a marble backsplash that created an enchanting focal point. The two islands were redesigned to incorporate a new shape, offering ample seating to accommodate their large family. In the butler's pantry, floating wood shelves were installed to add visual interest, along with a beverage refrigerator. The kitchen nook was transformed into a cozy booth-like atmosphere, with an upholstered bench set against beautiful wainscoting as a backdrop. An oval table was introduced to add a touch of softness. To maintain a cohesive design throughout the home, the living room carried the blue and wood accents, incorporating them into the choice of fabrics, tiles, and shelving. The hall bath, foyer, and dining room were all refreshed to create a seamless flow and harmonious transition between each space. ---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/carmel-indiana-home-redesign-remodeling

Denver Contemporary Farmhouse

Laura Medicus Interiors

This is a Craftsman home in Denver’s Hilltop neighborhood. We added a family room, mudroom and kitchen to the back of the home.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback and white benchtop.

Nola Minimalist

Midcity Design Group

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

River Knoll-Kudra Drive

Integrity Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Game Room Basement

Capital Construction Custom Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and concrete floors.

Misc Photos

User

Mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

ALDEA AVE

Avoda Construction & Consulting Inc.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hugo Residence

Tile X Design

Tile Astoria by Sonoma Market Collection
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Upscale Home Remodel in Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL)

123 Remodeling Inc.

This Lincoln Park home was beautifully updated and completed with designer finishes to better suit the client’s aesthetic and highlight the space to its fullest potential. We focused on the gathering spaces to create a visually impactful and upscale design. We customized the built-ins and fireplace in the living room which catch your attention when entering the home. The downstairs was transformed into a movie room with a custom dry bar, updated lighting, and a gallery wall that boasts personality and style.

Playful Plaid Pub Project

Courtney Thomas Design

We gave this man cave in San Marino a moody masculine look with plaid fabric walls, ebony-stained woodwork, and brass accents. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/basement-bar-san-marino/

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Repp Renovations

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Cherry Kitchen and Wine cooler station.

Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Boston with light hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Modern-Industrial Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Glenwood Attic

Distinctive Remodeling, LLC

New View Photography
Design ideas for a small industrial single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Alison's Basement

Wow Great Place

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors and black cabinets.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black 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.