Grothouse Countertop for Bar Area in House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014

Steven Miller designed this bar area for the House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014. Countertop Wood: Peruvian Walnut Construction Style: Edge Grain Wood Countertop Location: Decorator’s Showcase in San Francisco, CA Size: 1-1/2" thick x 34" x 46" Wood Countertop Finish: Grothouse Original Oil Designer: Steven Miller Undermount or Overmount Sink: Undermount Sink Cutout for Kohler K-3391

The Back Road

Talie Jane Interiors

Brad Scott Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Waterford, VA

Kittrell Interiors Inc

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with granite benchtops, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and brown splashback.

Modern Metal

Linden Kitchen and Bath

Let us wow you with a unique bar design!!!! This one of a kind metal backdrop will be a conversation piece for years to come. This gorgeous dark cabinetry and white counters complete this look to perfection. Want more inspiration or design ideas? Let us help you!!!!

Rawlins Remodel- 2016

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Houston, Texas | Harper's Preserve - Classic Villanova Wet Bar

Brightland Homes

Photo of a large single-wall wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Butler Pantry Bar
This is an example of a traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Woodland Retreat

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

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Mountain farmhouse

Enchanted Kitchens, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and brown benchtop.

Victorian breakfast room

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Using the home’s Victorian architecture and existing mill-work as inspiration we remodeled an antique home to its vintage roots. First focus was to restore the kitchen, but an addition seemed to be in order as the homeowners wanted a cheery breakfast room. The Client dreamt of a built-in buffet to house their many collections and a wet bar for casual entertaining. Using Pavilion Raised inset doorstyle cabinetry, we provided a hutch with plenty of storage, mullioned glass doors for displaying antique glassware and period details such as chamfers, wainscot panels and valances. To the right we accommodated a wet bar complete with two under-counter refrigerator units, a vessel sink, and reclaimed wood shelves. The rustic hand painted dining table with its colorful mix of chairs, the owner’s collection of colorful accessories and whimsical light fixtures, plus a bay window seat complete the room. The mullioned glass door display cabinets have a specialty cottage red beadboard interior to tie in with the red furniture accents. The backsplash features a framed panel with Wood-Mode’s scalloped inserts at the buffet (sized to compliment the cabinetry above) and tin tiles at the bar. The hutch’s light valance features a curved corner detail and edge bead integrated right into the cabinets’ bottom rail. Also note the decorative integrated panels on the under-counter refrigerator drawers. Also, the client wanted to have a small TV somewhere, so we placed it in the center of the hutch, behind doors. The inset hinges allow the doors to swing fully open when the TV is on; the rest of the time no one would know it was there.

Tuscan Mansion: Dry Bar/Kitchen

Tamara Day Design

Small galley home bar in Kansas City with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hernando

Marco Custom Builders, LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

Pewaukee Lake Home

Detail Woodworks

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Shavano Estates Kitchen/Living/Dining Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

Where there was once a wall separating the Dining Room and a small bar, our client wanted to open up the spaces to create a more inviting area for dining and socializing. A bigger bar and no walls were in order. Cheers!

Bertch Kitchen Cabinetry

Woodhill Supply, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional galley wet bar in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Warmth

Modern Kitchen Design

Mark Karrer
Mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback and slate floors.

Woodland Retreat

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

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Broadmoor

Schoener

Gray stained raised panel cabinets with stainless accents. Ralph Lauren Roak pendant light.
Mid-sized industrial galley seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Metal

Linden Kitchen and Bath

Pewaukee Lake Home

Detail Woodworks

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Metal 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.