This makeover took an existing oak cabinet and updated it by creating a faux finish that has a shabby chic touch. The display wall was redesigned to hold crystal and a stone accented niche for the unique wine opener. The wood detail is a new design completely revamped. The oak stairway has been replaced with a Renaissance iron stair rail. Red multicolored pendants hang above the granite top. The Travertine tile floor reflects a touch of Tuscany and extends into a broken tile design as it flows behind the bar. The area under the stair has been redesigned as a wine cellar complimented by the faux stone arch.

Rehoboth Beach, DE Master Bath and Built-In Bar

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This built-in bar features Brighton Cabinetry with Lincoln Raised doors and Maple Masterpiece finish. The countertops are LG Viatera Aria quartz with demi bullnose edge.

Butler's Pantry with Wet Bar and Light Up Bottle Shelf

Denise Quade Design

Small traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Texas Tuscan Hill Country

Cook Designs

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Custom Built-In Wet Bar

B&F Ceramics Design Showroom, Inc.

RusticHeart Photography
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Comal Springs

Premier Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Private Residence, Hyde Park

Sally Noble Architect, LLC

MIles Wolf, photographer
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Mr and Mrs T

Johnson County Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Traditional kitchen in Inverness, IL

ARA Cabinets 4 U

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Rehoboth Beach, DE Master Bath and Built-In Bar

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This built-in bar features Brighton Cabinetry with Lincoln Raised doors and Maple Masterpiece finish. The countertops are LG Viatera Aria quartz with demi bullnose edge.

DC - Full House Renovation

MBW Designs

Man Cave Basement Bar & Wet Bar photo by Tod Connell Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and beige floor.

French Country - Custom Home - Kluge

Keechi Creek Builders

Keechi Creek Builders
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

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

Bar

ProCraft Fine Cabinet & Woodwork

Inspiration for a small transitional galley seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Living areas

The Leland Group

Greg Gruepenhof
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Warm Traditional Custom Home- Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Southampton's Amazing Basements

Southampton Builders

Jonathan Nutt
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with grey floor, no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Mediterranean on Lake McQueeney

Vernon Wentz

Vernon Wentz
Inspiration for a small mediterranean single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

Entertaining on Lake Wylie

McSpadden Homes

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

New Home - Mendham, NJ

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Expansive traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Stone Tile 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.