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This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and concrete floors.

Villanova Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

19th St. Manhattan Beach

Eden LA Furniture and Interiors

__ We had so much fun designing in this Spanish meets beach style with wonderful clients who travel the world with their 3 sons. The clients had excellent taste and ideas they brought to the table, and were always open to Jamie's suggestions that seemed wildly out of the box at the time. The end result was a stunning mix of traditional, Meditteranean, and updated coastal that reflected the many facets of the clients. The bar area downstairs is a sports lover's dream, while the bright and beachy formal living room upstairs is perfect for book club meetings. One of the son's personal photography is tastefully framed and lines the hallway, and custom art also ensures this home is uniquely and divinely designed just for this lovely family. __ Design by Eden LA Interiors Photo by Kim Pritchard Photography

Northern Michigan Retreat

Gary Nance Design

This unique small space called for a fun feature! Recessed Subzero Beverage Refrigerator into the fireplace. The graphite painted backsplash on the shelves blends perfectly into the decor!

Basement Remodel

Albers Design LLC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with carpet, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Vinnings Estate 2

Kellogg Creek Cabinetry

John McDonald
This is an example of a small mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, light hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Living Room - Northwest View

Krueger Architects

Unlimited Style Photography
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.

Arrowhead Remodel

RMT Architects

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Villanova Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

Photo of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and raised-panel cabinets.

French Farmhouse Kitchen

Woodwerd

Walnut Wine bar nook with distressed grey cabinets. http://www.houzz.com/pro/erikabrownedwards/erika-brown-photography

Morristown Magic

Rachel Savage Design Management LLC

This space is centralized off the kitchen, family room and living room. With no need for a dining room, we made this the bar room with a kegerator, wine and beverage fridge. The custom wood countertop is such a focal point. The metal shelves are beautiful as well as practical.

Traditional Home Bar

Photo of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Elegant Virginia Farm House

Distinctive Building Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Classic New Construction

Castle Design

Alise O'Brien Photography
Inspiration for a traditional galley seated home bar in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, carpet, white floor and brown benchtop.

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.
Design ideas 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.

Interior

AAA Custom Painting LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bay Harbor Beach House

Wolverine Cabinet Company

Unique Boat Bar with View of the Harbor Outside
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Built-Ins-Butler's Pantry

Jackson Construction Services, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Charissglen Cir Basement

D&G Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, laminate floors and brown benchtop.

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.