Beautifully Finished Basement - Leonardtown, MD

Southern Maryland Kitchen, Bath, Floors, & Design

Photo of an expansive arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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 .

Party Barn

Vernon Wentz

The lighting design in this rustic barn with a modern design was the designed and built by lighting designer Mike Moss. This was not only a dream to shoot because of my love for rustic architecture but also because the lighting design was so well done it was a ease to capture. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Bar with Wine Storage

The Kitchen and Bath Gallery, Inc

This basement bar features knotty alder cabinetry with custom wine storage. The Kitchen Aid icemaker, U-Line beverage center, and Fisher Paykel drawer dishwasher all have custom wood fronts to match cabinetry. The wall oven is a GE Advantium. The countertop is Mombassa granite. Photograph by Patrick Wherritt.

Liberty - The Overton Model

Van Metre Homes

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Long Cove Luxury Home in Cincinnati

Hensley Custom Building Group

The finished lower level features a fully equipped bar.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Cincinnati with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Novi Basement - Design & Build

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, an undermount sink and slate floors.

Moreno Game Room Bar

Stately Homes LLC

Game room bar area
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and slate floors.

Bar Seating

Driwood Moulding Co

This basement is warmed up by the use of wood panels in the bar, complimentary wainscot and trim throughout the space as well as copper ceiling tiles.

Salem Luxury

Aesthetics, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

London Bridge Road

Classic Kitchens of Charleston

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Study ft. Hidden Bar

Keryn Stokes

Upon opening the custom bi-fold doors, the bar is now on display for easy access. The built-in bar features three shelves for glassware, six drawers for miscellaneous items, an integrated sink, and a hidden granite counter-top. It also boasts LED dimming light strips. Photo Credit: Keryn Stokes Edit Credit: Dan Koczera Installation: Rick Fifield

Waunakee Basement Remodel

Traci Rauner Design

Stacked stone splash, gray stained cabinets, corner sink and floating shelves.
Inspiration for an eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Kabekona Retreat

Liv4 Architecture

Rick Hammer
Inspiration for a country u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, brick floors and brown floor.

Manalapan Kitchen Before & After

C&H Kitchen Designs Studio

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Transitional Chic

John McClain Design

Kitchen bar area is a quaint place to mix a drink or serve a dessert. Travertine backsplash, granite counter and water textured glass. Larry Taylor Photography

Mirror Lake Lakefront

Kathy Okonske

Traditional wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Old Meets New

Renovisions

When envisioning their kitchen remodel, it was important to these homeowners that their existing cherry kitchen would be given a facelift in transitional style. Cathy and Ed of Renovisions achieved the owners’ wishes while making sure the kitchen still looked like a natural extension to the rest of their traditional styled home. The update made room for added storage and appliance space. We installed 48” wide cabinetry in a natural cherry finish with roll-out shelves and space to accommodate a microwave and pull-out double trash receptacle. These custom built cherry cabinets and crown molding matched existing cabinets and were within easy reach of the newly installed stainless steel Viking gas range, Zephyr hood and GE hybrid dishwasher. A large rectangular stainless steel sink was under-mounted on a beautiful new gold granite countertop. An absolute black granite countertop was installed on the new wine/beverage center featuring a U-Line dual-zone wine refrigerator, deep drawers for linens and stem ware holder in natural cherry finish. A standout feature is the beautifully tiled backsplash cut in with absolute black granite tile and an artful mix of granite/porcelain tile design over the new gas range. This draws attention to the newly remodeled space and brings together all the elements. The homeowners were tired of the original builders brick surrounding their fireplace hearth and wanted to update to a more formal, elegant look. They chose a solid polished granite material in absolute black. Outdated no longer, the design details in the kitchen and adjacent family room come together to create a formal yet warm and inviting ambiance with their wish fulfilled. The owners love their newly remodeled spaces.

North Oaks - Traditional Remodel

Michels Homes

Photography: Landmark Photography
Large traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet and an undermount sink.

Lake Wales, FL - P.P.W. - Bar

Banner's Cabinets

This bar by Banner's Cabinets is topped by a wood-paneled soffit with directional can lighting to accent the beautiful leaded glass doors, plain glass doors, and open glass shelving displays. The casing around the window is also by Banner's cabinets, avoiding any discontinuity of wood species, color, and style.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Granite Benchtops

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.