Small country single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

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Mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Little Road

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This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and painted wood floors.

Great Falls Home Bar

Cedar Forest Cabinetry & Millwork

This client had an existing wall of cabinets that he wanted to integrate into a new bar in the basement of his home. However, he did not want to do the same color cabinetry all around the space. So we had all the new cabinetry made in cherry with a Shale Truetone and pewter glaze. Then to make the existing cabinetry tie in, we had the Chicago Bar rail top make and stained to the shade of the existing cabinetry. With all the detail work that Vince from Still Waters did, this came out perfectly!

Car Enthusiast Lake House

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI, Bar and entertaining area with back bar customized to integrate mirrored back shelving, undercount sink and flat screen television. Countertop by Grothouse.

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Bjurfors Skåne

SE360/Bjurfors
Inspiration for a small scandinavian seated home bar in Malmo with light hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and wood benchtops.

Cape Cod Lake Residence

Peter Eskuche, AIA

Troy Thies
This is an example of a country home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and brown benchtop.

The Kingsway Family Games Room

Nest Design Studio

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Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall home bar in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Elk River - T.RS. - Bar 3

Banner's Cabinets

This refreshment bar was brought to Banner's Cabinets by the owner in a couple of different parts and was missing significant hand-carved portions required for completion. We love a challenge, and our expert craftsmanship blends in seamlessly on this antique piece.

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Photo of a country seated home bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, raised-panel cabinets and brown benchtop.

Cave Creek Resience - Bar Project

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Mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Timeless

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Orlando with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, carpet, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wellborn Cabinetry Design Gallery

Artisan Cabinetry & Stone

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Orlando with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

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Dickinson Cabinetry

Traditional, dark-stained bar with french lite doors, corbels, and hanging glassware racks.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and wood benchtops.

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Krueger Architects

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This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, carpet and mirror splashback.

Multi-purpose Basement Remodel

Harte Remodels, LLC

This 3 year old house with a completely unfinished open-plan basement, gets a large u-shaped bar, media room, game area, home gym, full bathroom and storage. Extensive use of woodwork, stone, tile, lighting and glass transformed this space into a luxuriously useful retreat. Jason Snyder photography

Rustic Beech Home Bar in Bettendorf, IA

Village Home Stores

Wet bar in the Lower Level of a Bettendorf, IA home. Design and materials from Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Home Staging - occupied house in Victoria, MN

Kristin Therese Designs, LLC

Kristin Campbell
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and wood benchtops.

Old West Saloon

Dombeck Custom Cabinets, LLC

This bar area is designed to give the feel of the Old West to the space. Oak construction with distressing and antiquing applied to the cabinets and bar. Reclaimed materials were used for the floor and room finish. Sit down at the bar and enjoy a good Whiskey. "Six Shooters" have to be checked at the door please.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Wood Benchtops

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.