Elegant Wine Bar and adjacent Powder Room

The old wine bar took up to much space and was out dated. A new refreshed look with a bit of bling helps to add a focal point to the room. The wine bar and powder room are adjacent to one another so creating a cohesive, elegant look was needed. The wine bar cabinets are glazed, distressed and antiqued to create an old world feel. This is balanced with iridescent tile so the look doesn't feel to rustic. The powder room is marble using different sizes for interest, and accented with a feature wall of marble mosaic. A mirrored tile is used in the shower to complete the elegant look.

Dense Residence

Anderson Clark Interiors, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Hoy Project

Signature Solid Surface

Inspiration for a large country home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

DC Ranch

Sanctuaries Interior Design

Pam Singleton | Image Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Cypress County, Medicine Hat, Acreage

Design Kitchens & Countertops

A stunning yet simple home bar to meet all your entertaining needs. Rustic Pecan Cabinets combined with clean white quartz turn this space into a modern farmhouse feel. With one sink, and one beverage sink, you will always have a cold drink on hand.

Via Dona - Rustic Ranch

John Anthony Drafting & Design

Transitional galley seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and grey splashback.

Panama City

User

Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, plywood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cove Neck Kitchen

Packard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff

the bar transitioning from the kitchen to the formal dining room was visible coming down the hallway from the front foyer so it had to reflect the antiques in the home and stand on its own. ---Matthew Adam Photography

Rural Omaha

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

This home features a beautiful rustic white kitchen & a stunning dark stained kitchen behind, his & hers. Complete with top of the line appliances, serious storage, and a pantry fit with custom barn doors, these kitchens are what dreams are made of!

Pirate's Cove

Black Ink Interiors

Under the fort is the bar. Marble that looks like the map of the world was used on the countertop, island and backsplash. The Union Jack hides the t.v. when not in use. The opening to the right of the photo is a tunnel from the pool to the bar area. On your swim through, you can take a break on the ledge inside and admire the aquarium. Misters and fans provide relief on hot summer days. Jenny Slade photography

Napa Style Luxury Whole House Remodel

The Cleary Company

BAR - Clients relocated to Columbus Ohio from Nashville and wanted to incorporate elements from the Tennessee lake house into their new suburban home.

Rustic Custom Residence

Quaker Craft Cabinetry

Live edge wood bar
This is an example of an expansive country wet bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Mountainair

Mason Elliott Designs

Inspiration for a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Horseshoe Bay

Interior Selections Austin

Twist Tours
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

French Farmhouse Kitchen

Woodwerd

Walnut Wine bar nook with distressed grey cabinets. http://www.houzz.com/pro/erikabrownedwards/erika-brown-photography

Majestic Ledge

Anderson Fine Homes

Ted Barrow
Country single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Corona Del Mar, CA

Neolithic Design Stone and Tile

Custom bar cabinetry is complimented by a rare dark stone slab counter top. Antique tuscan cladding adds to the backdrop. for inquires (949) 955-0414 or (310) 289-0414

New Build - Kitchen, Baths, Laundry, Bar and Hall

Wonders Of Wood

After - Knotty Alder Coffee Bar area with glass doors on top, a granite countertop and Knotty Alder doors along the bottom.
Photo of a traditional home bar in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and granite benchtops.

Wellborn Cabinetry

Eren Design and Remodel

Wellborn Cabinetry
Inspiration for an expansive home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Unwined Guest Living

LMOH Home

A lake-side guest house is designed to transition from everyday living to hot-spot entertaining. The eclectic environment accommodates jam sessions, friendly gatherings, wine clubs and relaxed evenings watching the sunset while perched at the wine bar. Shown in this photo: guest house, wine bar, wine fridge, kitchen, wine barrel table, custom copper tabletop, stacking ant chairs, oxidized metal pendant lights, clients accessories, finishing touches designed by LMOH Home. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Distressed 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.