Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Andover 2016 Cornerstone Model Home

Megan McGraw Interior Design

*** This model home won the Wichita Area Builders Association Fall 2016 Parade of Homes awards for Master Suite & Bath, Effective Design and Pick of the Parade! *** This beautiful home was built by Paul Gray Homes, LLC. I collaborated with Paul on the finish and lighting selections. I then created new furniture schemes for the living room and dining room and accessorized the spaces to pull together this transitional look that is currently popular in the Wichita market. Paul and I decided to go a bit more glam in the master bathroom and it really paid off. Isn't it gorgeous? WABA's judges sure thought so! Gavin Peters Photography

Lower Milford Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

A Wine Connoisseur’s Idea of a Basement Entertainment Room

Jacobson Construction, Inc.

Wine is one of the few things in life that improves with age. But it can also rapidly deteriorate. The three factors that have the most direct impact on a wine's condition are light, humidity and temperature. Because wine can often be expensive and often appreciate in value, security is another issue. This basement-remodeling project began with ensuring the quality and security of the owner’s wine collection. Even more important, the remodeled basement had to become an inviting place for entertaining family and friends. A wet bar/entertainment area became the centerpiece of the design. Cherry wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances complement the counter tops, which are made with a special composite material and designed for bar glassware - softer to the touch than granite. Unused space below the stairway was turned into a secure wine storage room, and another cherry wood cabinet holds 300 bottles of wine in a humidity and temperature controlled refrigeration unit. The basement remodeling project also includes an entertainment center and cozy fireplace. The basement-turned-entertainment room is controlled with a two-zone heating system to moderate both temperature and humidity. To infuse a nautical theme a custom stairway post was created to simulate the mast from a 1905 vintage sailboat. The mast/post was hand-crafted from mahogany and steel banding.

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.

Traditional Home Bar

Mid-sized traditional wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and ceramic floors.

Sedgwick

Mobili Mobel

Forma Mentis by Valcucine with integrated grip recess. Doors finished in Ice White Matt Lacquer. Wall Panel in Wood-texture Melamine. Top in White laminate

Modern Reno Of 1970's Bungalow

Hard At Work Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

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

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Sendero

Austin Wood Works

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and glass tile splashback.

Office Solutions

Southern Closet Systems Inc.

Small traditional galley seated home bar in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

Bar Business

AKB Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

WhiteHill-Telluride,CO

Gies Architects

Chris Marona-Photos
Photo of a modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback and travertine floors.

Sedgwick

Mobili Mobel

Forma Mentis by Valcucine with integrated grip recess. Doors finished in Ice White Matt Lacquer. Wall Panel in Wood-texture Melamine. Top in White laminate

Lower Milford Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Lower Kennydale #3

Signature Custom Homes

Enjoy entering into this modern transitional home in Lower Kennydale. Some features we love in this space; exposed beams and granite countertops in the kitchen, hardwood flooring on main level, stainless steel appliances, home theater, great room with wet bar and a rooftop deck. We hope you enjoy the clean lines paired with warm design elements in this residence. Photo Credit: Layne Freedle

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Lower Milford Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

Photo of a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops and Brown 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.