Detour Marketing, LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Bars

Wood-N-Dreams, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Tasting Room Wet Bar with Reclaimed Wine Barrel Backsplash

Orren Pickell Building Group

https://www.pickellbuilders.com The wine tasting room cabinetry is by Brookhaven. Presido raised door in maple with matte twilight finish. Glass door inserts allow the decanters and specialty wine glasses to be on display. The backsplash is made from reclaimed wine barrels. Photo by Norman Sizemore

Bock Basement Finsh

Stromberg Built, LLC

This is an example of a traditional home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and ceramic floors.

Home Bars

CLUPNY CUSTOM CARPENTRY

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Wichita with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtop, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Chateau de Monaco

Artisan Cabinetry, Inc.

Lower Level Wet Bar in select alder. The door features an applied rope molding surrounding an intricate detailed raised panel. Artisan was able to match the stain and glaze finish of the kitchen using only the staining application. This saved the client some money in this secondary room. Custom wood countertop finished to match by Artisan Cabinetry. Photographer : Jim DeLutes Photography

Elegance & Charm

Laubri Creations

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Gulf Shore Kitchen- Wet bar area

Reed Design Build, LLC

Traditional kitchen in rich cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, and updated linear backsplash in a mix of glass and natural stone tile. Updating this 1980's standard white kitchen included utilizing an empty wall with additional cabinets, choosing a space-saving microwave drawer, extending the work counter and creating a counter height bar area. The bar height extension was a client request to enjoy morning coffee and the spectacular view. Interior Designer: Wanda Pfeiffer Photo credits: Naples Kenny

Cave Creek Resience - Bar Project

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Adorned Home Decor

Mike Healey Photography

Design: Adorned Home Decor Photos: © Mike Healey Productions, Inc.
Small traditional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Luxury Log Cabin

Travis Miller Homes

Randy Colwell
Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops and ceramic floors.

Lower Level / Rec Room

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Luxury Custom homes by: JFK Design Build.com
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

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

Centerville Kitchen & Hearth Room

Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Prior Lake Minnesota Basement - Gilbertson

Country Creek Builders Inc

A custom basement finishing project with a walk behind bar with knotty alder cabinets and granite counter tops
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback and ceramic floors.

Creekstone Custom Home

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Lake Home

Vintage Custom Homes

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

European Farmhouse

Owen Homes LLC

This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Basement Bar Pitcure

Pro Basement Inc.

Basement Micro Kitchen Lily Otte
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with ceramic floors, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and raised-panel cabinets.

Built-in Custom Furniture

Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Dawn Maggio
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Ceramic Floors

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.