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Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped home bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Residences on Sixth

Cardamon Design

Inspiration for a beach style wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Monogram Parade

American Kitchen Cabinets

Small transitional single-wall home bar in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Watertown Ranch

R|House Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dark to Light Remodel

TruKitchens

A nod to the custom black hood in the kitchen, the dark Blackstone finish on the wet bar cabinets in Grabill's Harrison door style is a showstopper. The glass door uppers sparkle against the black tile backsplash and gray quartz countertop.

Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Basement Wet Bar

Great Rooms Building Group

Small country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Remodel - Seattle Craftsman Kitchen & Bar

Tenhulzen Painting & Construction Partners, Inc.

This is an example of a country wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Meadow Ridge Modern Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Nor-Son Custom Builders Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Entertaining Bar with Access to Outdoor Living

Heritage Design Studio

Photography by www.impressia.net
Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen and Home Bar

Leslie Hutchison Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

PKS Kitchen Remodel

Blue Green Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vienna Glam Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo credit Stylish Productions Tile selection by Splendor Styling
Small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Saddle Rock Hampton style Estate

Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Montrose - Marshall St

Showhomes Houston

Small traditional single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Back Bay

Blackband Design

Built-In Bar
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with no sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kitchen Designs

Charbonneau Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

HARMONY home

Design Harmony

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped home bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor 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.

Modern Farmhouse- Herriman

Simons Design Studio

Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
Inspiration for a country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Meadow Ridge Modern Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Nor-Son Custom Builders Alyssa Lee Photography
Photo of an expansive transitional wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and White Benchtop

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.