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.

Annapolis Water Front Retreat

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This project was an especially fun one for me and was the first of many with these amazing clients. The original space did not make sense with the homes style and definitely not with the homeowners personalities. So the goal was to brighten it up, make it into an entertaining kitchen as the main kitchen is in another of the house and make it feel like it was always supposed to be there. The space was slightly expanded giving a little more working space and allowing some room for the gorgeous Walnut bar top by Grothouse Lumber, which if you look closely resembles a shark,t he homeowner is an avid diver so this was fate. We continued with water tones in the wavy glass subway tile backsplash and fusion granite countertops, kept the custom WoodMode cabinet white with a slight distressing for some character and grounded the space a little with some darker elements found in the floating shelving and slate farmhouse sink. We also remodeled a pantry in the same style cabinetry and created a whole different feel by switching up the backsplash to a deeper blue. Being just off the main kitchen and close to outdoor entertaining it also needed to be functional and beautiful, wine storage and an ice maker were added to make entertaining a dream. Along with tons of storage to keep everything in its place. The before and afters are amazing and the new spaces fit perfectly within the home and with the homeowners.

Sandia Mountain Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Colleton River on the Water!

StoneWorks, Inc.

Ah, the wine room...and what a room...for the serious wine connoisseur! Adjacent to the kitchen, we see the same gorgeous Copenhagen granite countertops and contrasting Diamante Midtown Brown glass mosaic tile backsplash. Two wine coolers and glass front lighted cabinets for the wine glasses make this a very special room. Love the light fixture and easy access to the porch...all for better entertaining.

Coastal Living Kitchens

Cabinet Encounters

North American Cabinets raised panel door in driftwood finish, 100% recyclabe material for countertop- Vetrazzo featuring crushed seashells , undercounter wine cooler, glass mullion doors

Houston

Mayhew Homes

Inspiration for a single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and limestone floors.

New Home Featuring the Craftsmanship and Design work By McCartney Improvement Co

McCartney Improvement Company

Lower level Cherry bar cabinets and quartz counter top
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Nies Homes, Susan G. Komen Dreamhome for the Cure

Design Group Architects Ltd.

Nies Homes - Builder
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Wichita with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Study ft. Hidden Bar

Keryn Stokes

Upon opening the custom bi-fold doors, the bar is now on display for easy access. The built-in bar features three shelves for glassware, six drawers for miscellaneous items, an integrated sink, and a hidden granite counter-top. It also boasts LED dimming light strips. Photo Credit: Keryn Stokes Edit Credit: Dan Koczera Installation: Rick Fifield

Willowbrook Classic New Construction

Rockwell Custom

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Acadian Style- New Construction

Creative Touch Interiors

Julie Soefer
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Element by Vinotemp Wine and Beverage Cooler in Home Bar

Vinotemp

One of our newest coolers, the 54-Bottle Touch Screen Wine Cooler and its counterpart the VT-54 Touch Screen Beverage Cooler installed in a home bar. A dynamic duo ready to entertain! Photo by Vinotemp

Escondido

Bella Villa Design Studio

Texas Hill Country Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

New Tradition - Monte Sereno

Lydia Lyons Designs

Photo of a beach style home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

Santa Rosa Foothills Fire Rebuild

Annadel Builders

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Old Campbell Lake House

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Persimmon Bar

Kane Home Cabinetry and Design

A Galley home bar redesigned in style!
Design ideas for a small transitional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Salem Luxury

Aesthetics, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kabekona Retreat

Liv4 Architecture

Rick Hammer
Inspiration for a country u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, brick floors and brown floor.

Tuscany

Travis Miller Homes

Randy Colwell
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets

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.