Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and porcelain floors.

Kitchens/Bar

Structure Building Company

Photo of a home bar in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Maple Bar

User

Kirsch Interiors, Inc. Holland, NY
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and porcelain floors.

Games Theater Bar Wine Cellar

Timber Wolff Designs Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stone tile splashback, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom lake home design-build

Ketmar Development Corp

Ketmar Development Corp designed and built this custom lake on Canandaigua Lake. The home was inspired by warm modern farmhouse details like hand-carved wood plank tile, wainscotting, coffered ceilings and a seamless indoor/outdoor covered porch.

Wagoneer Custom Home

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Great room bar: before and after

Z Interior Decorations Inc.

Our client recently purchased a home with this niche feature in the dining room/great room area. Having a need for additional storage and planning to entertain their visiting friends and family led us to remodel this easily accessible area to be both "useful" AND "decorative"! The bar area visually balances a large entertainment center opposite it in the room. What a "wow" factor!.

Traditional Basement Wet Bar in Loveland, OH

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

Traditional single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and porcelain floors.

Clegg Residence

Robb & Stucky

This room features a neutral gray palette with transitional touches. A mix of wood and stainless steel creates modern flair. Photo credit: Ed Chappell

The Mallory

Tundra Homes

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Tiny Township Basement

Total Living Concepts

Nat Kay Photography
Design ideas for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Projects

A Lasting Impression, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Kitchen

Family Home Improvements

This is an example of a large transitional galley wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Reflective Gem Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Relaxing Terrace Level in Roswell

Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

These custom-stained pecan cabinets are already dramatic, but the glass pendants and antique mirror add an element of glitz. Gregg Willett Photography

68 - Mission Viejo - Complete Kitchen, Bath, Bar Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Gallery

RFW Cabinetry & Millwork

Palm Beach Point in Wellington, FL
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Cedar Valley Parade of Homes 2018

JSR Construction Inc

Basement Kitchenette with white cabinets and lighted LED bar shelf. Quartz countertops, sink and fridge. Ivetta white porcelain tile. Sherwin Williams Light French Gray.

Transitional New Construction in Urbandale

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

Dura Supreme Cabinetry Designed By Amy Price
This is an example of a transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Kitchen Remodel

Straight Line Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Porcelain Floors

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.