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.

Pinnacle Mtn Homes- Parade of Homes

Granite and Marble Designs Inc

Basement wet bar featured in leathered orion granite (provided by The Stone Collection) with 6cm eased edge. Pinnacle Mountain Homes was the builder of the home and won many first place awards in the 2012 Summit County Parade of homes.

The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room

Four Elements Construction

A close friend of one of our owners asked for some help, inspiration, and advice in developing an area in the mezzanine level of their commercial office/shop so that they could entertain friends, family, and guests. They wanted a bar area, a poker area, and seating area in a large open lounge space. So although this was not a full-fledged Four Elements project, it involved a Four Elements owner's design ideas and handiwork, a few Four Elements sub-trades, and a lot of personal time to help bring it to fruition. You will recognize similar design themes as used in the Four Elements office like barn-board features, live edge wood counter-tops, and specialty LED lighting seen in many of our projects. And check out the custom poker table and beautiful rope/beam light fixture constructed by our very own Peter Russell. What a beautiful and cozy space!

Mine Shaft Home Theatre

Wavestone Sculpture

Located at the back of the mine shaft home theater is a self serve bar.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Vancouver with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Rustic Wood Bar

Lane Design + Build

This is an example of a large beach style galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

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.

Modern Industrial Loft kitchen, bar & coffee bar

Snaidero Houston

Full home bar with industrial style in Snaidero italian cabinetry utilizing LOFT collection by Michele Marcon. Melamine cabinets in Pewter and Tundra Elm finish. Quartz and stainless steel appliance including icemaker and undermount wine cooler. Backsplash in distressed mirror tiles with glass wall units with metal framing. Shelves in pewter iron. Photo: Cason Graye Homes

FINISHED BASEMENT PROJECT-1

Decosimo Architects

Concrete bar with wine cellar behind
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Other with distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Bars and Entertainment

Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, no sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bars & Wine Cellars

Reece's

Reece's specialty. This beautiful basement bar was built in oak and has a dark cappuccino finish. Features include columns which conceal the basement structural columns and a coffer ceiling with led lighting.

Retro Kitchen in Mid-Century Home

Servigon Construction Group

Mid Century Modern kitchen design incorporates existing brick fireplace uno the design. Grey and White Cabinets with white countertops.
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and painted wood floors.

Rustic Farmhouse Bar

New Hope Cabinets & Kitchens by Charles Weiler

The once exterior stone walls define this space giving it that true, farmhouse feel. The antiqued glass cabinets illuminate their distressed finish. Complete with a dual-zone wine refrigerator, an ice-trough for chilling bottles and a custom stainless steel counter, this bar is ideal for entertaining guests.

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

West End Home Bar

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.

The bar as seen from the family room between it and the kitchen. A glimpse of the living room is seen beyond. John Magor
Mid-sized eclectic seated home bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry - Polo Properties

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

Decora in Rustic Alder on the Plaza door style. Shadow finish that is distressed with a rub through Photograph by Paul Kohlman of Paul Kohlman Photography

Rustic Bars

Vienna Woodworks

A Rustic Restaurant Style Bar by Vienna Woodworks
Design ideas for a country u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with distressed cabinets and wood benchtops.

Basement Remodel

Brett Luhring

AFTER - Added hardwood flooring, new floating shelves, a hardwood countertop, granit countertops, wainscoting, and neutral colors
Photo of a small country l-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mediterranean Home Bar

Inspiration for a mediterranean seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and brick floors.

Leathered Titanium Granite Bar

Boston Counters

Leathered Titanium granite home bar in Natick, MA.
Design ideas for a country home bar in Boston with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and black benchtop.

All Cabinet Finishes 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.