Jack Bates Photography
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Builder Model | Copper Ridge | New Braunfels, Texas

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

A hill country farmhouse at 3,181 square feet and situated in the Texas hill country of New Braunfels, in the neighborhood of Copper Ridge, with only a fifteen minute drive north to Canyon Lake. Three key features to the exterior are the use of board and batten walls, reclaimed brick, and exposed rafter tails. On the inside it’s the wood beams, reclaimed wood wallboards, and tile wall accents that catch the eye around every corner of this three-bedroom home. Windows across each side flood the large kitchen and great room with natural light, offering magnificent views out both the front and the back of the home.

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

KBF by Audi Contractors

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2014 Idea ShowHouse

Arteva Homes

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and limestone splashback.

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.

O'Rourkes Pub

Erik Wyckoff Woodcarver

A pair of hand carved leprechauns for an Irish pub style bar designed by architect Jim McNeil.
This is an example of a traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with concrete floors, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

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.

New Smyrna beach condos

Del Mar Construction

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Gourmet Kitchen with Great Room

Synergy Builders Inc.

Transitional space that is clean and open, yet cozy and comfortable
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Speakeasy

Red Dot Studio

Len Schneyder
Photo of a mid-sized country seated home bar in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops and red splashback.

Gourmet Kitchen Renovation, Falls Church, VA

DuBro Architects + Builders

Small transitional wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

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.

Bonnie Brae New Build

Katy Skye Interiors

Dark Grey Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Den Wet Bar

Great Rooms Building Group

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Eclectic

Chandos Collective

Design ideas for a transitional wet bar in Houston with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-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.