Morgan Howarth Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

2012 Fox Fairway

Pinetop Custom Homes

This is an example of a country seated home bar in Boise with open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Bar with stained glass window of a historic Craftsman residence in Santa Monica,

Tim Barber Architects

Inspiration for an arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, copper benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Family Room and Bar

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

The wood is a flat-cut walnut, run horizontally. The bar was redesigned in the same wood with onyx countertops. The open shelves are embedded with LED lighting. The clients also wanted to be able to eat dinner in the room while watching TV but there was no room for a regular dining table so we designed a custom silver leaf bar table to sit behind the sectional with a custom 1 1/2" Thinkglass art glass top. We also designed a custom walnut display unit for the clients books and collectibles as well as four cocktail table /ottomans that can easily be rearranged to allow for the recliners. New dark wood floors were installed and a custom wool and silk area rug was designed that ties all the pieces together. We designed a new coffered ceiling with lighting in each bay. And built out the fireplace with dimensional tile to the ceiling. The color scheme was kept intentionally monochromatic to show off the different textures with the only color being touches of blue in the pillows and accessories to pick up the art glass.

Westover Residence

Ed Hughey, Architect & Realtor

http://dennisburnettphotography.com
Inspiration for a small transitional home bar in Austin with open cabinets, marble benchtops, white cabinets and mirror splashback.

Custom Bar Project Gallery

Aspekt7 Construction Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, no sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and black benchtop.

Union Pier Lakehouse

Devon Grace Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

South Denver | Home Renovation

Precision Home Builders & Precision Renovations

Wet bar with blue tile
Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall wet bar in Denver with open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Outdoor Bar and Grill

DeGoey Designs

Small contemporary seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brick floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this home bar and living rooms custom built-ins, exposed beams, wood floors, and arched entryways.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

European Luxury

Catherine Caporaso, ASID

Bottle Storage on Wires, Display Shelf, etc.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley home bar in Miami with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, marble floors and white 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!

Arcadia

Bita Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Windermere Contemporary Remodel

Paul Moon Design

This is an example of a country seated home bar in Seattle with open cabinets, wood benchtops and grey floor.

Sossego | Residential

User

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with open cabinets and mirror splashback.

Sunny in Sunnyside

Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in Denver with open cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fort Greene Townhouse Kitchen

Maison Maya

Nick Glimenakis Photography
This is an example of a small transitional home bar in New York with no sink, open cabinets and stainless steel benchtops.

Cranbrook Custom Home - Custom home

Cranbrook Custom Homes

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with open cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Ironwood Acres, Sherwood Oregon

Ironwood Homes, Inc.

Lincoln Barbor
Transitional galley seated home bar in Portland with open cabinets and blue cabinets.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

Home Bar Design Ideas with Open 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.