This client had an existing wall of cabinets that he wanted to integrate into a new bar in the basement of his home. However, he did not want to do the same color cabinetry all around the space. So we had all the new cabinetry made in cherry with a Shale Truetone and pewter glaze. Then to make the existing cabinetry tie in, we had the Chicago Bar rail top make and stained to the shade of the existing cabinetry. With all the detail work that Vince from Still Waters did, this came out perfectly!

Timeless Traditional Lake House

Lowell Custom Homes

Home bar features stone counter with waterfall edge
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Alexander Palm Custom Home Build | Boca Raton

Hanna Homes

This new construction estate by Hanna Homes is prominently situated on Buccaneer Palm Waterway with a fantastic private deep-water dock, spectacular tropical grounds, and every high-end amenity you desire. The impeccably outfitted 9,500+ square foot home features 6 bedroom suites, each with its own private bathroom. The gourmet kitchen, clubroom, and living room are banked with 12′ windows that stream with sunlight and afford fabulous pool and water views. The formal dining room has a designer chandelier and is serviced by a chic glass temperature-controlled wine room. There’s also a private office area and a handsome club room with a fully-equipped custom bar, media lounge, and game space. The second-floor loft living room has a dedicated snack bar and is the perfect spot for winding down and catching up on your favorite shows.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The grounds are beautifully designed with tropical and mature landscaping affording great privacy, with unobstructed waterway views. A heated resort-style pool/spa is accented with glass tiles and a beautiful bright deck. A large covered terrace houses a built-in summer kitchen and raised floor with wood tile. The home features 4.5 air-conditioned garages opening to a gated granite paver motor court. This is a remarkable home in Boca Raton’s finest community.⁠⠀

Delray Noir

Nikki Levy Interiors

This 22' bar is a show piece like none other. Oversized and dramatic, it creates drama as the epicenter of the home. The hidden cabinet behind the agate acrylic panel is a true piece of art.

Lawrence

AHD&Co

Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Privé Model Unit

Interiors by Steven G

Barry Grossman Photography
Contemporary seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white floor and white benchtop.

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.

Lake House

Lewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Special Additions - Home Bar

Special Additions

Special Additions Dura Supreme Cabinetry Chapel Hill Panel Door Knotty Alder Morel
Mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Golden Isles Residence 1

2id Interiors

Emilio Collavino
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley wet bar in Miami with dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors and open cabinets.

Basement Bar - Schwartz

Mauk Cabinets by Design

A beautiful basement bar remodel. The use of contrast between Marsh's "Espresso" stain against the gorgeous grey tones in the "Omicron Silver" countertop and back splash tile create a clean and crisp look. The brushed nickel hardware, appliances, and plumbing fixtures help tie everything together. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Glass Shelves in Bar with Back Painted Glass Behind

Denise Quade Design

Glass shelves were span between cabinets for alcohol bottle storage. Behind the glass shelves is a sheet of back painted glass that is lit behind to create a fun environment for entertaining.

Transitional Marble Home Bar

Marble 2000

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Villanova Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Man Cave Creation - Redding Ca

StockWall Construction Inc.

Grace Aston
Photo of a large country u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Custom Whiskey Bar & Other Custom Work | Edmonton, AB

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Basement Remodel

Design House 413

Traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cox Kitchen

Kircher Design & Build

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Spivey Construction Company, Inc

Jim Schmid Photography

This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and slate floors.

Custom Renovation and Addition, Bar

CBI Design Professionals, Inc.

This renovation and addition project, located in Bloomfield Hills, was completed in 2016. A master suite, located on the second floor and overlooking the backyard, was created that featured a his and hers bathroom, staging rooms, separate walk-in-closets, and a vaulted skylight in the hallways. The kitchen was stripped down and opened up to allow for gathering and prep work. Fully-custom cabinetry and a statement range help this room feel one-of-a-kind. To allow for family activities, an indoor gymnasium was created that can be used for basketball, soccer, and indoor hockey. An outdoor oasis was also designed that features an in-ground pool, outdoor trellis, BBQ area, see-through fireplace, and pool house. Unique colonial traits were accentuated in the design by the addition of an exterior colonnade, brick patterning, and trim work. The renovation and addition had to match the unique character of the existing house, so great care was taken to match every detail to ensure a seamless transition from old to new.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.