San Luis Kitchen Co., Victorian Butler's Pantry

The owners of a local historic Victorian home needed a kitchen that would not only meet the everyday needs of their family but also function well for large catered events. We designed the kitchen to fit with the historic architecture -- using period specific materials such as dark cherry wood, Carrera marble counters, and hexagonal mosaic floor tile. (Not to mention the unique light fixtures and custom decor throughout the home.) Just off the kitchen to the right is a butler's pantry -- storage for all the entertaining table & glassware as well as a perfect staging area. We used Wood-Mode cabinets in the Beacon Hill doorstyle -- Burgundy finish on cherry; integral raised end panels and lavish Victorian style trim are essential to the kitchen's appeal.

Dahlonega 4

Bethesda Builders Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Gallagher Custom

Krofchek Quality Construction LLC

Inspiration for a small modern galley home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Wet Bar Remodel

BPL Design Group

Beachfront Bar Contempo Remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Absolute Black Granite Wet Bar

House of Stone, Inc.

Mid-sized galley wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured floor.

Foothills-Hartwell

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

The walk out basement features a wet bar with a dark wood cabinetry topped with granite.
Photo of a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Beautiful Bourbon Bar

Trish Takacs Design

Bourbon Bar entertainment area
Large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

2015 photos, Butler's Pantry, Wood-Mode

San Luis Kitchen Co.

The owners of a local historic Victorian home needed a kitchen that would not only meet the everyday needs of their family but also function well for large catered events. We designed the kitchen to fit with the historic architecture -- using period specific materials such as dark cherry wood, Carrera marble counters, and hexagonal mosaic floor tile. (Not to mention the unique light fixtures and custom decor throughout the home.) The island boasts back to back sinks, double dishwashers and trash/recycling cabinets. A 60" stainless range and 48" refrigerator allow plenty of room to prep those parties! Just off the kitchen to the right is a butler's pantry -- storage for all the entertaining table & glassware as well as a perfect staging area. We used Wood-Mode cabinets in the Beacon Hill doorstyle -- Burgundy finish on cherry; integral raised end panels and lavish Victorian style trim are essential to the kitchen's appeal. To the left of the range a breakfast bar and island seating meets the everyday prep needs for the family. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Beacon HIll

Absolute Black Granite Wet Bar

House of Stone, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized galley wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured floor.

2015 photos, Butler's Pantry, Wood-Mode

San Luis Kitchen Co.

The owners of a local historic Victorian home needed a kitchen that would not only meet the everyday needs of their family but also function well for large catered events. We designed the kitchen to fit with the historic architecture -- using period specific materials such as dark cherry wood, Carrera marble counters, and hexagonal mosaic floor tile. (Not to mention the unique light fixtures and custom decor throughout the home.) The island boasts back to back sinks, double dishwashers and trash/recycling cabinets. A 60" stainless range and 48" refrigerator allow plenty of room to prep those parties! Just off the kitchen to the right is a butler's pantry -- storage for all the entertaining table & glassware as well as a perfect staging area. We used Wood-Mode cabinets in the Beacon Hill doorstyle -- Burgundy finish on cherry; integral raised end panels and lavish Victorian style trim are essential to the kitchen's appeal. To the left of the range a breakfast bar and island seating meets the everyday prep needs for the family. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Beacon Hill

Wet Bar Remodel

BPL Design Group

Beachfront Bar Contempo Remodel
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wet Bar Remodel

BPL Design Group

Beachfront Bar Contempo Remodel
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wynward-Hartwell

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

The wet bar in the basement with wood cabinetry in a shaker style with a granite countertop and stainless steel appliances.
This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Wet Bar Remodel

BPL Design Group

Beachfront Bar Contempo Remodel
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Krofchek Quality Construction LLC

Modern home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Wet Bar Remodel

BPL Design Group

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Slab Splashback and Multi-Coloured Floor

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.