Dark Stained Maple Cabinets in Basement Bar with Full Sized 36 SubZero Pro Refri

36" SubZero Pro Refrigerator anchors one end of the back wall of this basement bar. The other side is a hidden pantry cabinet. The wall cabinets were brought down the countertop and include glass doors and glass shelves. Glass shelves span the width between the cabients and sit in front of a back lit glass panel that adds to the ambiance of the bar. Undercounter wine refrigerators were incorporated on the back wall as well.

Coastal Contemporary Home

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. This basement bar is simple and classic, with a touch of fun. The dark matte stain on the custom cabinets makes you stop and stay a while while the glasses sparkling in the glass cabinetry and the lights hitting the iridescent backsplash help draw your eyes throughout the space. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Blue
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

New York City Apartment Remodel

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

Stunning home bar with unique light column, gemstone counter top, glass door cabinetry, two level counter-top, fancy bar stools. Opens to dining area, living room area. We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Custom pullouts for alcohol.

Philadelphia Townhouse

Emma Montgomery

Dining Room built-in bar featuring a new tin ceiling, plaster walls, amber slipper shade sconces, painted frame niche with walnut & onyx bar with a glass backsplash and brass shelves custom fit to our client's needs.

River Watch

Scott Christopher Homes

Mike Buck
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Bar

Ken Otke Construction Company

Photo of a large country galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and laminate benchtops.

2018 Boca Raton - Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

Bravas Boca Raton

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Breakfast Bar

Custom Design & Construction

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Onyx Bar

Umber Architecture, LLC

deisnger: janaina manero
Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in Miami with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback and glass sheet splashback.

One Paraiso Penthouse

VISUALFORM & ASSOCIATES

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, marble floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

White
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Orchard lake Residence

McIntosh Poris Associates

Justin Maconochie
Expansive traditional single-wall seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, glass sheet splashback and marble floors.

Nicole and Matt's Home

329 Design

Karen Dorsey Photography
Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback and dark hardwood floors.

De La Montagne

WINO - Division Cave à vin/ Wine Cellar Division

Custom home wine and coffee bar with integrated Eurocave Inspiration fridge, hidden glassware cabinet and angled display glass front bottle drawers.
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall home bar in Montreal with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback and black benchtop.

Bridge Street

Marcye Philbrook

Siri Blanchette of Blind Dog Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Past Work

Design Details

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Secret Home

RCWA Robert Carl Williams Associates, P.C.

©2012 stockstudiophotography.com Built by Moore Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, travertine floors and brown benchtop.

Private Bar & Dining Area

MacAusland DESIGN

A private bar with bespoke hand made chandelier, backlit crystal stone bar front and bespoke backlit art glass 'curtaining'
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

NARI 2020 REGIONAL WINNER - ENTIRE HOUSE OVER $1M

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

This amazing European bistro style bar sits in the middle of an open concept Manhattan apartment. The light column and metallic paint add a festive showy theme to this entertaining space. The curve of the bar – We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Bar area installation included a semi precious agate stone countertop, fabric sandwiched backsplash and custom pullouts for alcohol. The bar has a lighted lower level counter space for mixing drinks. And with the unique light column, it would be hard to break a glass. Pearlized wallpaper throughout.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Glass Sheet 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.