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Stone Orchard Manor

Birch & Beam Custom Homes

Lutography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement with Medium Stained Cabinets and Floating Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Floating shelves are sitting in front of a mirrored backsplash that helps reflect the light and make the space feel bigger than it is. Shallow bar height cabinets are below and offer more storage for liquor bottles. A raised countertop on the great room area offers seating for four.

Kitchen Gallery

Neuhoff Custom Builders

Game Room/Bar Kitchen, Custom Cabinets, Wood Countertop
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and vinyl floors.

Parade of Homes- 2016 Model 2

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske
This is an example of a large transitional galley wet bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops and vinyl floors.

Celtic inspired home bar

Amanda French

Bar sink area complete with seperate distilled water tap. Chicago reclaimed brick backsplash, White Tiger (exotic) granite. Undermount bar sink by Kindred. Custom Espresso stained maple cabinets and millwork.

Holman Construction

Photo of a large country single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Italian Style in Newport Coast

Steven Mason Construction, Inc.

S. Mason
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, vinyl floors and raised-panel cabinets.

Traditional Charm Kitchen & Wine Bar

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Artisan Mills Cabinetry in the Bristol Chocolate door style was used for the wine bar and finished with Top Knobs, Podium Pulls & Ascendra Knobs in the Umbrio finish. A granite countertop in Nero Pretoria ties in the wine bar design with the kitchen.

Holman Construction

This is an example of a large country single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Maximizing Storage in a Home Bar Under the Stairs

Denise Quade Design

To maximize storage in this home bar it was wrapped around the space into under the stairs. A wine refrigerator was recessed into the wall to keep the bottles at eye level. The wall was paneled in maple to match the cabinetry and make the space feel like it flows together.

Stone Orchard Manor

Birch & Beam Custom Homes

Lutography
Mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Second Story Addition - Family Room w/bar

Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling

Sally Turner of Stella & Eden
Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Parade of Homes- 2016 Model 2

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske
Large transitional galley wet bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops and vinyl floors.

Davco Interiors Ltd.

35.31 Developments

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Transitional Kitchen with Quartz Countertop, Window Seat and Wine Bar

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Medallion Gold Full Overlay Maple cabinets in the door style Madison Raised Panel with Harvest Bronze with Ebony Glaze and Highlights finish. The Wine bar furniture piece is Medallion Brookhill Raised Panel with White Chocolate Classic Paint finish with Mocha Highlights. The countertop is Cambria Bradshaw Quartz in 3cm with ledge edge and 4” backsplash on coffee bar. The backsplash is Honed Durango 4 x 4, 3 x 6 Harlequin Glass Mosaic 1 x 1 accent tile, Slate Radiance color: Cactus. Pewter 2 x 2 Pinnalce Dots; 1 x 1 Pinnacle Buttons and brushed nickel soho pencil border. Seagull Stone Street in Brushed Nickel pendant lights. Blanco single bowl Anthracite sink and Moen Brantford pull out spray faucet in spot resistant stainless. Flooring is Traiversa Applewood Frosted Coffee vinyl.

Venturi

Augusta Fine Homes

Earl Raatz/Augusta Fine Homes
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, beige cabinets, beige splashback and beige floor.

The K Residence- Man Cave Bar

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Basement Remodel - Clinton Township

Renovation By Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Detroit with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and vinyl floors.

Finishing Touches on a Tudor Home

Eagle River Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

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