Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Bar Business

AKB Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Built-in Bar Cabinet

User

Design ideas for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Custom Bars by Fordham

Fordham Marble Company Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional home bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback and an undermount sink.

Mountain Remodel

Building & Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Voorhees Interior Renovation, Home Bar and Basement Remodel

Under Construction Builders LLC

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and vinyl floors.

Custom wrap around bar and countertops

A1 Custom Mica Inc.

Home bar addition with cabinetry and full bar height countertops.
Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, timber splashback and red benchtop.

Home Bar in Maryland

WL Bars

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bar Business

AKB Design

Several bar areas I've created. First one is in a living room, so more formal. Next 2 are bars is in finished basement projects
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Eagle River Camp house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The gentleman's bar in the lower level is tucked into the darker section of the space and feels like a high end lounge. The built in seating around the wood columns divides the lower level into spaces while keeping the whole area connected for entertaining. Nothing was left out when it came to the design~ the custom wood paneling and hand painted wall finishes were all in the homeowners mind from day one.

Wine Bar Cabinet

House of Stone, Inc.

Design ideas for a small single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

Game room style bar located between the home's kitchen and family rooms. Spiral stairs lead to media room in basement. Features include limestone looking porcelain tile, reclaimed barn wood shiplap walls, sink, beverage fridge, wine fridge, ice maker, custom shelving and cabinetry.

Man Cave (Hudson, WI)

Forever Barnwood, LLC

This was a bar in the mezzanine of a car shop!
Photo of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback and brown benchtop.

Chic Fishers Renovation

Everything Home

This home renovation project transformed unused, unfinished spaces into vibrant living areas. Each exudes elegance and sophistication, offering personalized design for unforgettable family moments. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/fishers-chic-family-home-renovation/

Finished Projects

Alan's Cabinets and More, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Nautical-Greenwood

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

The small bar has everything you need for a movie night. With white cabinetry and a laminate bar top.
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Chic Fishers Renovation: Home Bar

Everything Home

Home Bar in Maryland

WL Bars

barn inspired ranch house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The wood tile backsplash brings an earthy element to the kitchen and adds a fun flavor to the beverage service area. The homeowner and his skillsaw worked through the installation and finishing touches with great expertise and care.

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Timber 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.