Abigail Rose Photography
Photo of a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Games, Theater, Bar, Wine Cellar

Timber Wolff Designs Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, brown splashback, brown floor, brown benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Ashburn Basement with Custom Bar, Custom Shelving, Home Gym, and Bath

KBF by Audi Contractors

Visit Our State Of The Art Showrooms! New Fairfax Location: 3891 Pickett Road #001 Fairfax, VA 22031 Leesburg Location: 12 Sycolin Rd SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 Renee Alexander Photography

Hillvale Circle

Todd Richesin Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Completed Projects

Jones Cabinet Shop

This is an example of a small mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Summit Signature Homes, Inc.

Beechen & Dill Homes

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

Traditional Wine Cellar

This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with carpet, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige floor.

PLANDOME RESIDENCE INTERIORS

ss.mm design

Traditional single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Forest Hill

gamble + design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bleached Oak Bar

Adriatic Construction

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, slate floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Tailored & Sophisticated Lakeside Remodel

Monarch & Maker

Step into the ultimate hangout spot: this home bar offers a full-service wet bar, complete with a TV for entertainment, and a cozy seating area for socializing. The custom upholstered chairs, antique mirrors, and stylish patterned rug infuse a touch of glamour into the space.

Mill Pond Road - Show Garage

Betsy Bassett Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor, light wood cabinets, brown splashback and white benchtop.

Transitional Basement Remodel

B. Chic Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Hills

Skelly Build

Designer: Allison Jaffe Interior Design: Photography: Sophie Epton Construction: Skelly Home Renovations
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Celedon Butler's Pantry

Cranmer's Kitchens by Design

tom grimes
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, brick floors, red floor and brown benchtop.

Bar

R|House Design Build

Garage door liquor cabinet shown closed.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Kitchen Projects

GARPA CO. House of Natural Stone

Fabulous Brown Antiques Leathered granite bar top. Material supplied by Garpa Co.- House of Natural Stone and fabrication by Surface Setters, Richmond Hill, GA

Westlake Steed Luxury Homes

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wine Country Getaway - Sonoma, CA

BK Interior Design

A young family of five seeks to create a family compound constructed by a series of smaller dwellings. Each building is characterized by its own style that reinforces its function. But together they work in harmony to create a fun and playful weekend getaway.

Talis Park, Prato Way, Custom Home

Harwick Homes

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Louvered 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.