Lower Level Builder: Jarrod Smart Construction Photography: Cipher Imaging
Mid-sized transitional galley home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Sophisticated Family Room Remodel

Arcadia Floors + Home

Our team partnered with a local interior designer to select material for this rich and comfortable family entertainment space. Flooring | Cabinet Design | Countertops | Tile Photography by Murray Photography

Bar

Strom Construction Inc

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and laminate floors.

Man Cave Media Room Bar

Turnberry Construction Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen Hutch & Bar

Douglah Designs

This beautiful traditional home remodel by our Lafayette studio exemplifies timeless elegance. The kitchen backsplash adds a touch of modern flair to the classic design. The relaxing bathroom feels like a sanctuary, with high-end finishes creating a spa-like atmosphere. The home bar is perfect for entertaining, and the stunning fireplace is the focal point of the cozy living area. Overall, this remodel seamlessly blends traditional and modern elements to create a warm and inviting space. --- Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, click here: http://douglahdesigns.com/

New Single Family Residence

Kindred Construction Ltd.

Photos: Kim Christie
Photo of a traditional home bar in Vancouver with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Wildflower Basement and Wine Cellar

Katy Allen Interior Design

This is an example of a country galley seated home bar in Denver with carpet, recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Middleburg, VA

Old Dominion Kitchen Design

Small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and marble benchtops.

Jenkins

Classic Bars

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Custom Built ins, Bernardsville

MK Designs LLC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

2015 Fall Parade

Kieran J. Liebl, Royal Oaks Design, Inc. MN

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, carpet, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback and brown floor.

Texas Luxury Retreat

Curated Design Partners

Large transitional seated home bar in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass tile splashback, limestone floors, multi-coloured floor, marble benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

Keenes Pointe Trackman Golf Room

Waters Custom Builders LLC

Man Cave/She Shed
Inspiration for a large traditional seated home bar in Orlando with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, quartz benchtops and engineered quartz splashback.

Basement Custom Bar

That Design Studio

Inspiration for a large traditional wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Private Estate Surrey

Hill House Interiors

Carlisle Bar Chairs from The Collection by Hill House are a luxe addition to this space © Hill House Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary galley wet bar in Surrey with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and marble floors.

Butler pantry

IAA Construction,Inc

Inspiration for a small mediterranean single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar

4D Design + Consulting

Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback and dark hardwood floors.

From Childhood Home to Forever Home: A complete Renovation in Southern MA

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Photography by: Kyle J Caldwell
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Novi Basement - Design & Build

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Elegant English Country Home

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

Architect: DeNovo Architects, Interior Design: Sandi Guilfoil of HomeStyle Interiors, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Dark Wood 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.