The existing dining area and renovated kitchen are connected through a butler's pantry, giving the homeowner extra storage for barware and entertaining pieces. The cabinets, counters and backsplash were all refreshed to marry the kitchen and dining spaces.

Game Room Wet Bar

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

We used raised panel traditional cabinets as well as a Magma Black granite countertop to assist in this lower-level game rooms aesthetic and function. A new undermount sink, brass faucet, and cabinet pulls made this space more creatively inviting. The gold and black marble backsplash ties in the golds and cherry cabinets seamlessly. We were also sure to include proper cabinet lighting for function and setting the spaces mood.

Gilbert - Full Interior Remodel

Elton R Construction

The counter top and backsplash are Carrara Marble. The cabinets are in a colonial style done by palmer woodworks. The floor time is honed limestone and honed Toledo Gray by Decostone.

Buttermilk Ski Home - Part 2 Lower Level

Cathers Home Furniture + Interior Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Custom Walk Up Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Classic traditional West Plano Kitchen Update

Interiors by Kathy Rollins, LLC

This lovely west Plano kitchen was updated to better serve the lovely family who lives there by removing the existing island (with raised bar) and replaced with custom built option. Quartzite countertops, marble splash and travertine floors create a neutral foundation. Transitional bold lighting over the island offers lots of great task lighting and style.

Belgrave Mansion

Tollgard Design Group

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in London with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

Springwood Dry Bar

Access Design + Build, LLC

Dry Bar that features a "X" wine storage with broom closet in a custom stain match to ceiling beams and hardwood floor. Photo Credits - Ehlen Photography, Mark Ehlen

Weddington, NC- Main floor renovation-Dining room

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This butler pantry received a makeover with new paint, tile and hardware. Along with new light sconces and all new color scheme.
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seacroft on Lake Michigan

Blue Hot Design, LLC

Wet bar in great room
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

LINCROFT TRANSITIONAL BAR

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

We added a bar between the kitchen and family room, which is perfect for entertaining and additional storage. The herringbone marble backsplash coordinates with the kitchen, as does the quartz countertop. The center glass doors display glassware and add an open feeling. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom

Comforts of Home

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

A custom cabinetry dry bar sits perfectly on the short wall of the new addition, and gives ample space for all of the homeowners needs without crowding the space. Clever tricks, such as tucking the wine storage cooler on the side of the lower cabinet, mean extra space for glassware and storage.

Timeless Kitchen Renovation

Evergreen Building Group, LLC.

An elegant wet bar creates additional workspace and storage just off the main kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Harmony Club New Build

restyle design, llc

This butler's pantry has an elegant feel with black walnut stained cabinetry, marble backsplash, and stainless hardware.
This is an example of a large transitional galley home bar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, marble splashback, a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and white splashback.

kitchen Countertops

European Granite & Remodeling LLC

EG&R
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, painted wood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wet bars

Michelle Verrill / Kitchen & Bath Galleries

This is an example of a home bar in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback and light hardwood floors.

Wilson Basement

Daylight Basement Company

2-level Open Bar
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

Weddington, NC- Main floor renovation-Dining room

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This butler pantry received a makeover with new paint, tile and hardware. Along with new light sconces and all new color scheme.
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Burnaby French Chateau Style Custom Home

Grenor Homes

This recreation space shows off not only the pool table, but the high end club style home bar complete with custom back lit onyx wine storage rack. With large windows, and custom rock window wells outside, plenty of light comes in to this basement "fun zone"

Hillsborough Farmhouse

nBaxter Design + Real Estate

A fun project, nBaxter Design selected all interior and exterior finishes for this 2017 Parade of Homes for Durham-Orange County, including the stone work, slate, 100+ year old wood flooring, hand scraped beams, and other features. Staging by others

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Marble Splashback

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.