Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Gaithersburg (2), Maryland

A medium size wet bar with a built-in microwave/ oven and a standard size fridge
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Grayhawk Group Custom Homes Model in St. Louis

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Biltmore Custom Home

Brycor Builders

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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.

Springwood Rd. Kitchen

Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.

Large u-shaped home bar in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Logan Street Basement

FBC Remodel

Walk behind wet bar with wood floors, glass shelves, built in wine cooler and blue accent tile. ©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Movie and Bar Basement

Harbour Towne Construction

This rustic basement bar and tv room invites any guest to kick up their feet and enjoy!
Small country galley seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Elliott Residence

Margaret Lynn, AIA

Interior bar overlooking the patio/pool/golf course. Photo by Jim Bartsch.
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Sunset Lane: Deluxe Wet Bar

Constructure Remodeling LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, slate floors, brown floor, dark wood cabinets and beige benchtop.

Mens' Bar

Peruri Design Company

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet, beige floor, beige benchtop and mirror splashback.

Philadelphia Townhouse

Emma Montgomery

Dining Room built-in bar featuring a new tin ceiling, plaster walls, amber slipper shade sconces, painted frame niche with walnut & onyx bar with a glass backsplash and brass shelves custom fit to our client's needs.

Sky Farm Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, limestone floors, beige floor, beige benchtop and an undermount sink.

Adult Game Room with Bar and retractable wall theater

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Open concept almost full kitchen (no stove), seating, game room and home theater behind thee bar. Reunion Resort Kissimmee FL Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling Home currently for sale contact Maria Wood (352) 217-7394 for details

Home bar with chandelier

Joni Spear Interior Design

Bar area gets a make-over with new back splash and fresh paint. Sherwin Williams "Dovetail" 7018 on walls and #6989 Domino on bar, We used Indoor/outdoor rug for those red wine spills . For the ceiling we chose to have it Gold leafed .

Luxurious Bar

MC Design LLC

As a designer most of my concepts come to fruition exactly as I envision them. This bar lounge came together better than I could have ever explained the vision to my clients. They trusted me to give them the upscale, intimate conversation parlor they desired, and that is exactly what I delivered.

Logan Street Basement

FBC Remodel

Back bar with wine cooler, granite countertops, glass shelves and blue accent tile. ©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Pewaukee Lake Home

Detail Woodworks

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.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Beige Benchtop

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.