San Luis Kitchen Co., Victorian Butler's Pantry

The owners of a local historic Victorian home needed a kitchen that would not only meet the everyday needs of their family but also function well for large catered events. We designed the kitchen to fit with the historic architecture -- using period specific materials such as dark cherry wood, Carrera marble counters, and hexagonal mosaic floor tile. (Not to mention the unique light fixtures and custom decor throughout the home.) Just off the kitchen to the right is a butler's pantry -- storage for all the entertaining table & glassware as well as a perfect staging area. We used Wood-Mode cabinets in the Beacon Hill doorstyle -- Burgundy finish on cherry; integral raised end panels and lavish Victorian style trim are essential to the kitchen's appeal.

Angular Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Bar, inside bar, hanging bar, timber benchtop, timber, sliding glass doors, family room, pool room, bar room, games room, entertainment room, entertainment, cabinetry, kitchenette,

Tundra Homes Model in Cape Coral, FL

Wilson Lighting

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor, grey benchtop and mirror splashback.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

WL Bars

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and grey benchtop.

John Marshall

Cherry Hill Custom Homes

The lower level bar includes a beverage / wine refrigerator, built-in trash can and wall cabinets for glass storage. The open area in the middle allows the future owner to customize with glass shelves for liquor, a wall-mounted tv or a piece of artwork.

Lakeview Orono Home

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Niwot Colorado Wet Bar

User

Wet bar adjacent to the new home theater. This space was previously a basement master bathroom, which was completely removed to make way for the bar. The new tile floor has a beautiful wood look. The countertops are Quartz solid surface. Sony 4K TV is a 65" diagonal with a Sonos Playbar and Subwoofer. The doors beyond the bar allow access to the theater gear rack below and the Lutron RadioRa2 dimmers above. The entrance to the theater is behind the doors and to the left of the movie posters. At the end of the cabinets (hidden behind the bar wall) is a Kitchen Aid mini fridge and a wine cooler.

Whole House Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey benchtop, a drop-in sink, grey splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Winston 2

infill.ca LTd

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cinema Room Bar

Inara Home Imagery

Miriam Sheridan Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped home bar in Berkshire with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

All Things Texan Mancave

Cindi B. Jones

An entertainment space for discerning client who loves Texas, vintage, reclaimed materials, stone, distressed wood, beer tapper, wine, and sports memorabilia. Photo by Jeremy Fenelon

Mediterranean Pool House

De Mattei Construction

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kansas City Artisan Home Tour with Don Julian Builders

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Luxury Cinema Room & Home Bar

Bayswater Interiors

Home bar (this time with more lights on to show additional detial). This adjoins the Cinema room and Games room.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in West Midlands with an integrated sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Wine Bar / Kitchen Remodel

DJK Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large industrial home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

2018 Home Show

Unique Homes Iowa

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Spec Home

Todd Creative Design

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

All Things Texan Mancave

Cindi B. Jones

An entertainment space for discerning client who loves Texas, vintage, reclaimed materials, stone, distressed wood, beer tapper, wine, and sports memorabilia. Photo by Jeremy Fenelon

Whiskey Bar w/Color Changing Lights

DCI Custom Woodworks

Whiskey bar with remote controlled color changing lights embedded in the shelves. Cabinets have adjustable shelves and pull out drawers. Space for wine fridge and hangers for wine glasses.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

WL Bars

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic Floors and Grey Benchtop

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.