Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in Moscow with beaded inset cabinets and distressed cabinets.

Tripple Tree

Faure Halvorsen Architects

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Chalet Val

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors and brown benchtop.

Leelanau Stable House

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Photo of a large u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Fitted Bar

RD Designs

A custom fitted Home Bar with a rustic feel. Oak butcher-block worktop with chipped paint doors, Oak veneer carcasses & shelves with steel supports. Painted in RAL 7021.

Modern Farmhouse Charm

Everything Home

This Westfield modern farmhouse blends rustic warmth with contemporary flair. Our design features reclaimed wood accents, clean lines, and neutral palettes, offering a perfect balance of tradition and sophistication. This elegant basement wet bar features a sophisticated gray and white palette, complemented by chic bar table and chairs, and ambient wall sconces, perfect for gatherings. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/westfield-modern-farmhouse-design/

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

Design-Build custom storage for client's extensive bourbon collection. Features include custom cabinetry, blue quartz countertop, floating wood shelves and a thin brick backsplash. Project Developer & Designer - Jen Sommers, CR, Allied ASID

Hubertus,WI

Ruebl Builders LLC

Custom lower level in white oak and reclaimed finishes
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

North East NE- New Built

Designing Dreams by Ajay

Bar in the basement
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Caffeinated please

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

This coffee system also froths milk for cappuccinos and latte as well as supplies hot water for tea. The custom cabinet provides tidy storage for glasses, accessories and beverage items close at hand.

kitchen in Whitehouse Station

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

This kitchen in Whitehouse Station has glazed off white cabinets, and a distressed green-gray island. Touches of modern and touches of rustic are combined to create a warm, cozy family space.

Hillsdale, NJ Pub

Decorating Den Interiors - Lucia and Lauren

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and wood benchtops.

Richmound Sask Farm Homestead

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

HIstoric Campbell Building - Reclaimed Wood Bar

Walker Woodworking

Large bar area made with reclaimed wood. The glass cabinets are also cased with the reclaimed wood. Plenty of storage with custom painted cabinets.
Photo of a large industrial seated home bar in Charlotte with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Wexford Outdoor Living I

Brind'Amour Design

Behind the bar with beers on tap
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ultimate Basement Man Cave Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Gardner/Fox created this clients' ultimate man cave! What began as an unfinished basement is now 2,250 sq. ft. of rustic modern inspired joy! The different amenities in this space include a wet bar, poker, billiards, foosball, entertainment area, 3/4 bath, sauna, home gym, wine wall, and last but certainly not least, a golf simulator. To create a harmonious rustic modern look the design includes reclaimed barnwood, matte black accents, and modern light fixtures throughout the space.

Beautiful Transitional Remodel in Campbell

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton, vi360 Photography
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Full Outdoor Enclosed Bar

DMD General Construction, Inc.

Outdoor enclosed bar. Perfe
Photo of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, timber splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Ultimate Man Cave

Capstone Custom Builders

Michael Duerinckx
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Ultimate Basement Man Cave Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.