The Butler’s Pantry quickly became one of our favorite spaces in this home! We had fun with the backsplash tile patten (utilizing the same tile we highlighted in the kitchen but installed in a herringbone pattern). Continuing the warm tones through this space with the butcher block counter and open shelving, it works to unite the front and back of the house. Plus, this space is home to the kegerator with custom family tap handles!

Deluca

Kitchens of Diablo

Knotty Alder Bar in Driftwood
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and no sink.

Lake Minnetonka Cottage

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Design ideas for a beach style wet bar in Minneapolis with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Monterey Heights lot 5

Signature Custom Homes

This transitional home in Lower Kennydale was designed to take advantage of all the light the area has to offer. Window design and layout is something we take pride in here at Signature Custom Homes. Some areas we love; the wine rack in the dining room, flat panel cabinets, waterfall quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tiger hardwood flooring. Photography: Layne Freedle

Orcutt Mid-Century Inspired Family Home

Michelle Pelech Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in San Luis Obispo with no sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

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 Barnwood Bar

Gooding Carpentry LTD

Design ideas for a country home bar in Calgary with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and brown benchtop.

Rustic Golf Getaway

BLUE RIBBON BUILDERS INC

Darby Ask
Large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Australian Furnishing Industry Awards 2016

Australasian Furnishing Association

O'Connor Outdoor by Individual Design & Construction
This is an example of a country galley seated home bar in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets and distressed cabinets.

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.

Rancho Refugio

Elliott & Pohls Construction

Location: Santa Ynez, CA // Type: Remodel & New Construction // Architect: Salt Architect // Designer: Rita Chan Interiors // Lanscape: Bosky // #RanchoRefugioSY --- Featured in Sunset, Domino, Remodelista, Modern Luxury Interiors

Mediterranean Pool House

De Mattei Construction

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Patriotic Garage Conversion

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

This 2 car garage was converted into a mancave/studio for this Veteran. Designed by Anitra Mecadon and sponsored by National Gypsum this once stuffed garage is now a great place for this Veteran to workout and hang out.

Tetherow Golf Home

Norman Building & Design

Just adjacent to the media room is the home's wine bar area. The bar door rolls back to disclose wine storage for reds with the two refrig drawers just to the doors right house those drinks that need a chill.

Party Barn

Ardent Living

This bar was created from reclaimed barn wood salvaged form the customers original barn.
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Beresford Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Bordley

Thompson Custom Homes

Photographer: Steve Chenn
Design ideas for a mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Houston with terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and orange floor.

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!

Deer Creek Transitional Basement Finish

Bearded Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey 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.