Village's of Urbana Basement Remodel with the hidden room

Talon Construction basement remodel in Urbana, MD
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and multi-coloured splashback.

Past Projects

Edward A. Anderson Company

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Winchester Twist on Traditional

PEGASUS Design-To-Build LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Far Hills Beverage Center

Gr8 Kitchens

Designed and installed this small beverage center. Starmark Cabinetry was used to build this space that houses a wine refrigerator with custom framed panel, a double drawer refrigerator with custom paneled fronts, a cabinet with double roll outs for large bottles, a small copper bar sink, and custom glass doors on the upper cabinets to display all the goodies that come with a beverage center. Gr8 Kitchens is a StarMark cabinetry authorized dealer.

Home Bar Custom Build

Covenant Designs Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped seated home bar in Baltimore with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and glass-front cabinets.

Inspired French Country Home

Newberry Architecture

Walter Arias
Design ideas for a small traditional galley seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and limestone floors.

Home Bar

Robinson Renovation & Custom Homes, Inc.

Photo Credits: Aaron Bailey Photography This homeowner took an unused formal living room space and created an entertaining area for their guests. Social gathering never got more comfortable.

Piper Glenn Kitchen Remodel

Rosa Dest Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Basement Bar

Cyclone Contracting Corp

K&E Productions
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Callies: LaCrosse, WI

HELMÜT

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bellagio Court

Minnesota Cabinets - Des Moines Showroom

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble floors, grey floor and mirror splashback.

Hermosa Beach Basement Remodel with Bar Area

Custom Design & Construction

Photo of a contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodels

Tri Star Construction Services

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, matchstick tile splashback and brown floor.

Craftsman Parade Home

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Inspiration for an arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Piper Glenn Kitchen Remodel

Rosa Dest Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Mclinn Home

Matteson Custom Homes

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Oklahoma City with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Ellicott City Maryland House 2.

DESBUILD CONSTRUCTION INC

Photo of an expansive transitional single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Far Hills Beverage Center

Gr8 Kitchens

Suburban Living

Karen Renee Interior Design

Mark Moyer Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Rustic Cherry Bar

Kitchens Wow, Inc.

Nancy Withers
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Multi-Coloured Splashback

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.