Butlers pantry features two-tiered glass inset cabinetry in Ebony with wine X storage, sink and under counter wine refrigeration.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brighton: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped home bar in Melbourne with black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Ocean Course

Island Architects

Home Wet Bar with Brick Arch, Dark Wood Panelled Storage, and Rustic Wood Door
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Charleston with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, dark hardwood floors, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and brown floor.

San Ysidro Beverly Hills

Creative Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

TBS Design Gallery

Pamela Pennington Studios

A modern space for entertaining. Custom cabinetry, with limitless configurations and finishes.
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Hunter Road

Cradle Design

Modern Architecture and Refurbishment - Balmoral The objective of this residential interior refurbishment was to create a bright open-plan aesthetic fit for a growing family. The client employed Cradle to project manage the job, which included developing a master plan for the modern architecture and interior design of the project. Cradle worked closely with AIM Building Contractors on the execution of the refurbishment, as well as Graeme Nash from Optima Joinery and Frances Wellham Design for some of the furniture finishes. The staged refurbishment required the expansion of several areas in the home. By improving the residential ceiling design in the living and dining room areas, we were able to increase the flow of light and expand the space. A focal point of the home design, the entertaining hub features a beautiful wine bar with elegant brass edging and handles made from Mother of Pearl, a recurring theme of the residential design. Following high end kitchen design trends, Cradle developed a cutting edge kitchen design that harmonized with the home's new aesthetic. The kitchen was identified as key, so a range of cooking products by Gaggenau were specified for the project. Complementing the modern architecture and design of this home, Corian bench tops were chosen to provide a beautiful and durable surface, which also allowed a brass edge detail to be securely inserted into the bench top. This integrated well with the surrounding tiles, caesar stone and joinery. High-end finishes are a defining factor of this luxury residential house design. As such, the client wanted to create a statement using some of the key materials. Mutino tiling on the kitchen island and in living area niches achieved the desired look in these areas. Lighting also plays an important role throughout the space and was used to highlight the materials and the large ceiling voids. Lighting effects were achieved with the addition of concealed LED lights, recessed LED down lights and a striking black linear up/down LED profile. The modern architecture and refurbishment of this beachside home also includes a new relocated laundry, powder room, study room and en-suite for the downstairs bedrooms.

Modern Oasis

B Street Design

Photo: Ed Gohlich
Photo of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Interior Renovation

Aspen White Star, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

On Outdoor Oasis

Braen Supply

This steeply sloped property was converted into a backyard retreat through the use of natural and man-made stone. The natural gunite swimming pool includes a sundeck and waterfall and is surrounded by a generous paver patio, seat walls and a sunken bar. A Koi pond, bocce court and night-lighting provided add to the interest and enjoyment of this landscape. This beautiful redesign was also featured in the Interlock Design Magazine. Explained perfectly in ICPI, “Some spa owners might be jealous of the newly revamped backyard of Wayne, NJ family: 5,000 square feet of outdoor living space, complete with an elevated patio area, pool and hot tub lined with natural rock, a waterfall bubbling gently down from a walkway above, and a cozy fire pit tucked off to the side. The era of kiddie pools, Coleman grills and fold-up lawn chairs may be officially over.”

Lower Levels

The Leland Group

Greg Grupenhof
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cork floors and brick splashback.

Great Falls Kitchen and Bar

Rendon Remodeling & Design, LLC

Dramatic bar area with black cabinets, black quartz countertop, lighted upper cabinets, beverage center, wine fridge and seating area
Design ideas for a transitional home bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Chicago Cabinet Painters - Old Town

Fulton Revivals

This is an example of a small contemporary home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

Ann Arbor Hills Remodel and Addition

Studio Z Architecture

This elegant butler’s pantry links the new formal dining room and kitchen, providing space for serving food and drinks. Unique materials like mirror tile and leather wallpaper were used to add interest. Contractor: Momentum Construction LLC Photographer: Laura McCaffery Photography Interior Design: Studio Z Architecture Interior Decorating: Sarah Finnane Design

Ocean House

Acoustic Architects

Bar area’s wine storage features humidity control, powered by Savant.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Transitional Basement Buildout

Harte Remodels, LLC

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, black cabinets and mirror splashback.

Montecito Mediterranean

Socal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Lion Windows and Doors Erika Bierman Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Barn Door

R|House Design Build

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Modern 2 Level Bar

ULFBUILT

Black, white and grey interor bar with white and grey marble countertops. 2 level island counters with multi-grey subway tiles wall makes this a captivating room.

Scandinavian Modern

Everything Home

The new construction luxury home was designed by our Carmel design-build studio with the concept of 'hygge' in mind – crafting a soothing environment that exudes warmth, contentment, and coziness without being overly ornate or cluttered. Inspired by Scandinavian style, the design incorporates clean lines and minimal decoration, set against soaring ceilings and walls of windows. These features are all enhanced by warm finishes, tactile textures, statement light fixtures, and carefully selected art pieces. In the living room, a bold statement wall was incorporated, making use of the 4-sided, 2-story fireplace chase, which was enveloped in large format marble tile. Each bedroom was crafted to reflect a unique character, featuring elegant wallpapers, decor, and luxurious furnishings. The primary bathroom was characterized by dark enveloping walls and floors, accentuated by teak, and included a walk-through dual shower, overhead rain showers, and a natural stone soaking tub. An open-concept kitchen was fitted, boasting state-of-the-art features and statement-making lighting. Adding an extra touch of sophistication, a beautiful basement space was conceived, housing an exquisite home bar and a comfortable lounge area. ---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/modern-scandinavian-luxury-home-westfield/

Home Bar with Koi Wallpaper Backsplash and Black High Gloss Cabinets

Paper Moon Painting

Fabulous home bar where we installed the koi wallpaper backsplash and painted the cabinets in a high-gloss black lacquer!
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops and black benchtop.

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.