Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, marble benchtops and white benchtop.

Vienna Glam Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo credit Stylish Productions Tile selection by Splendor Styling
Small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen + Rustic Lower Level Remodel

Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

Photo Credit - David Bader
Traditional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, timber splashback, brown benchtop and vinyl floors.

Downtown Greenville Residence I

Ridgeline Construction Group, Inc

Inspiro 8 Studios
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brick splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, red splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Meadow Ridge Modern Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Nor-Son Custom Builders Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Remodel

Sanning Construction LLC

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fairbanks Estates

Christin Homes LLC

This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors and brown floor.

Transitional Home Bar

Photo of a transitional galley wet bar in Detroit with dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

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.

Panasuk

State Interiors Custom Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet and brown floor.

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

KraftMaid: Wet Bar and Wine Storage

KraftMaid

Wet bar won't even begin to describe this bar area created for a couple who entertains as much as possible.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

From Childhood Home to Forever Home: A complete Renovation in Southern MA

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Photography by: Kyle J Caldwell
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Paradise Valley Rustic Modern

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

Warm and cozy home bar in knotty alder with pewter accents and custom metal screens for cabinet doors. Rustic modern materials and finishes.
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.

Spanish Modern Lakehouse

CIRCLE Design Studio

Kip Dawkins
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in Richmond with dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Colorado Entertainment Basement

HŌM Solutions, Inc.

Phil Wegener Photography
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Man Cave

Daniel Manning

Photo by Everett Regal http://eregalstudio.com/
Photo of a large country l-shaped wet bar in New York with granite benchtops, porcelain floors, brown floor, dark wood cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Ann Arbor Residence

Young & Young Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Denver Colorado Residence Loft Style Living

Robeson Design

Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson created a Home Bar area where her client would be excited to entertain friends and family. With a nod to the Industrial, Rebecca's goal was to turn this once outdated condo, into a hip, modern space reflecting the homeowners LOVE FOR THE LOFT! Paul Anderson from EKD in Denver, worked closely with the team at Robeson Design on Rebecca's vision to insure every detail was built to perfection. Custom cabinets of Silver Eucalyptus include luxury features such as live edge Curly Maple shelves above the serving countertop, touch-latch drawers, soft-close hinges and hand forged steel kick-plates that graze the White Oak hardwood floors... just to name a few. To highlight it all, individually lit drawers and sliding cabinet doors activate upon opening. Set against used brick, the look and feel connects seamlessly with the adjacent Dining area and Great Room ... perfect for home entertainment! Rocky Mountain Hardware Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc. Exquisite Kitchen Design Tech Lighting - Black Whale Lighting Photos by Ryan Garvin Photography

WATERWAY INTRACOASTAL HOME

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Dark Wood 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.