LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Eclectic Flair

Interiors by Jennifer Dennis

Photo of an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Acadian House Showroom

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in New Orleans with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Open-plan Concept | Contemporary Living, Dining & Bathroom

Improva

This modern contemporary style dry bar area features Avant Stone Bianco Orobico - honed, benchtop and splash back with a sliding door to hide the bar when not in use.

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/)

Glazing

Design Interventions by Lindsey Tipler

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Clean Beach Style Kitchen

Johnson's Cabinetry and Flooring

Custom oak cabinetry with charcoal stained finish by Johnson's Cabinetry & Flooring. Upper cabinets are oversized with large doors and bottom drawers for bar utensils. custom glass backsplash, quartz counter with stainless steel appliances

Gibson

Doran Designs

Michael Snyder
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Rustic Chic Basement Overhaul

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This rustic-inspired basement includes an entertainment area, two bars, and a gaming area. The renovation created a bathroom and guest room from the original office and exercise room. To create the rustic design the renovation used different naturally textured finishes, such as Coretec hard pine flooring, wood-look porcelain tile, wrapped support beams, walnut cabinetry, natural stone backsplashes, and fireplace surround,

Basement Remodel

Shier Signature Home LLC.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Home Bars

B. Wood Cabinet Painting Inc.

Photo of a traditional u-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors and beige floor.

Remodeling Completions, and Showroom.

Luxury Bath and Kitchen Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Chambers Lane Addition + Reno

Michaelson Homes LLC

This exquisite pub features a brushed copper metal tile that perfectly complements the Napoli round self rimming antique copper bar sink by Thompson Traders. The bar, designed by Michaelson Homes and crafted by Riverside Custom Cabinetry, includes seeded glass in the upper cabinets, a walnut countertop, and two 24" Thermador Build in Wine Preservation Columns, each with custom paneling to seamlessly fit with the other cabinets. Lighting in and under the upper cabinets, as well as under the base cabinets, adds an extra touch of style and warmth to the space.

Upper Makefield Bar & Game Room

Impeccably Designed Homes by Donna Hoffman

Inspiration for a transitional seated home bar in Philadelphia with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Kleinburg Basement Reno

Unfold Creative Studio Ltd.

Basement Kitchenette/Bar
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Majestic Kitchens 2017

Majestic Kitchens and Bath

Take a look at this beautiful kitchen and bar project designed by Majestic Kitchens & Baths own Arthur Zobel. Using Plain & Fancy Cabinetry Arthur worked with his client to create this unique space. Arthur completed the look using Dekton Trilium for the backsplash and DalOne Quartz Countertops. #MajesticKitchensandBaths #MajesticKitchens #AruthurZobel #MajesticStoneFabrication #TwoToneKitchen #MajesticCustomProjects #PlainandFancyCabinetry #DalOneQuartz #DektonTrilium #TopKnobsHardware

Norwich Remodel and Addition

Housewright Construction Inc.

Sally McCay Photography
Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Burlington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Basement Bar Area
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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.