This is an example of a transitional seated home bar in Houston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.

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.

ID - Orrong Rd, Toorak

Edwina Harris Interior Design

Space Cowboy
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Melbourne with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Dry Bar

KraftMaster Renovations

The large picture window allows a ton of natural light to pour into the space and brighten up the two-tone cabinetry. With raised panel cabinet doors, the kitchen is traditional and matches the elegant style of this comfortable home. The back of the kitchen has a small dry bar, while the front has a dedicated coffee bar - not to mention the awesome pot filler at the range!

Kitchen -- High Hill Court

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Wet bar features glass cabinetry with glass shelving to showcase the owners' alcohol collection, a paneled Sub Zero wine frig with glass door and paneled drawers, arabesque glass tile back splash and a custom crystal stemware cabinet with glass doors and glass shelving. The wet bar also has up lighting at the crown and under cabinet lighting, switched separately and operated by remote control. Jack Cook Photography

DJF Builders

Absolute Stone Corporation

Photography by Jed Gammon. Countertops by Absolute Stone Corporation. Home done by DJF Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a large transitional galley wet bar in Raleigh with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and white benchtop.

Urban Infill

Touchstone Architecture

Touchstone Architecture
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Nashville living room

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bonita Bay, FL Transitional Kitchen and Entertainment Space

Progressive Design Build

The adjacent wet bar was updated to match the white cabinets and quartzite countertop in the kitchen. As part of the design, Progressive added a large X-style wine rack and a storage garage for the bar blender, bottles of spirits, and other drink accessories. A seedy glass insert and accent lighting completed the transformation.

Mayview

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a small industrial single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Tailored Lakeside Remodel

Monarch & Maker

This master bedroom is a sanctuary, boasting neutral tones, a cozy sitting area, and a convenient coffee bar for ultimate relaxation.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink and raised-panel cabinets.

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.

Village on Memorial

Neighbor Interiors

Photo Credit: Colleen Scott Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Home Remodel in Dallas TX

DFW Improved

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Stonebridge at Rankins Lake

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2017 DC Design House

Case Architects & Remodelers

Design Team: Allie Mann, Alexandria Hubbard, Hope Hassell, Elena Eskandari Photography by: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with grey splashback, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and white benchtop.

Lake Zurich

Matrix Home Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shores

Kitchens of Diablo

Transitional Dry Bar with cabinets by Dura Supreme. Paintable Wood with Cashmere paint plus Shadow Glaze. Detail, detail, detail!! Bun feet, decorative backplash tile, glass doors with LED Lighting. Backplash is from Marble Systems, Ponte Stone Mosaic in Snow White. Showoff beautiful glassware with glass shelving. Contrasting cabinetry hardware from top knobs create a beautiful pallet of color tones that work so well together. Quartz Countertops by Vadara - Statuary Venato - creates a beautiful marble look without the maintenance.

Blue Chateau

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA Luxurious French inspired master bedroom nestled in Rancho Santa Fe with intricate details and a soft yet sophisticated palette. Photographed by John Lennon Photography https://www.primrosedi.com

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and White Benchtop

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.