Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

Custom home bar with plenty of open shelving for storage.
Photo of a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and red splashback.

Grand Rapids Lower Level Pub

Starlite Kitchens

A stainless steel beverage cooler is the perfect complement to the silver glazed cabinetry. The large mirrored wall helps adds a spacious element to the area.

Brick by Brick

Top Shelf Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Rustic Bar - St. John's

Trendsetter Renovations Ltd.

Inspiration for a modern home bar in Calgary with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and brick splashback.

Modern Vibe

Julie Deuble

Industrial wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Severna Park, MD Kitchen and Basement Bar Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This bar features Homecrest Cabinetry with Sedona Hickory door style and Buckboard finish. The countertops are Black Pearl granite.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Town + Country Addition and Renovation

Infinite Home

Our clients had this beautiful idea of creating a space that's as welcoming as it is timeless, where every family gathering feels special, and every room invites you in. Picture a kitchen that's not just for cooking but for connecting, where family baking contests and meals turn into cherished memories. This heart of the home seamlessly flows into the dining and living areas, creating an open, inviting space for everyone to enjoy together. We didn't overlook the essentials – the office and laundry room are designed to keep life running smoothly while keeping you part of the family's daily hustle and bustle. The kids' rooms? We planned them with an eye on the future, choosing designs that will age gracefully as they do. The basement has been reimagined as a versatile sanctuary, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment, balancing rustic charm with a touch of elegance. The master suite is your personal retreat, leading to a peaceful outdoor area ideal for quiet moments. Its bathroom transforms your daily routine into a spa-like experience, blending luxury with tranquility. In essence, we've woven together each space to not just tell our clients' stories but enrich their daily lives with beauty, functionality, and a little outdoor magic. It's all about creating a home that grows and evolves with them. How's that for a place to call home?

Tetherow Golf Home

Norman Building & Design

Just adjacent to the media room is the home's wine bar area. The bar door rolls back to disclose wine storage for reds with the two refrig drawers just to the doors right house those drinks that need a chill.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

Custom metal footrest for bar seating.
Inspiration for a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and red splashback.

Kabekona Retreat

Liv4 Architecture

Rick Hammer
Inspiration for a country u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, brick floors and brown floor.

D + A Residence

The Dept of Design

H Creations - Adam McGrath
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Canberra - Queanbeyan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and red splashback.

Avenida Del Valle

JL Rowley Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

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!

Lower Level Luxury

True Vine Creations

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped home bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Encendido

Tracy Lynn Studio

Inspiration for a small country single-wall wet bar in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and brick splashback.

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.

Crestwood Renovation, Medicine Hat, Ab

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in Calgary with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Strawberry Hollow Farm Basement Bar

MK Designs LLC

Rustic basement bar with Kegarator & concrete countertops.
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and grey benchtop.

Rustic Retreat

Holley Pokora Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, carpet and grey floor.

All Cabinet Styles Home Bar Design Ideas with Brick Splashback

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.