This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Silken Lauman Condo - Lower Unit

Patti Wilson Design Inc.

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and marble splashback.

Tetherow - Bainbridge Ct.

Pacwest Builders LLC

Ross Chandler
Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Ravenswood: Paulina

Lugbill Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey 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.

Polished Traditional

PB Kitchen Design

The light filled space has large windows and four doors, but works well in the strategically configured floor plan. Generous wall trim, exquisite light fixtures and modern stools create a warm ambiance. In the words of the homeowner, “it is beyond our dreams”.

Red Oak Ranch

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Home bar photographed for Mosaic AV by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. See more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com All images are ©2019 Tommy Daspit Photographer All Rights Reserved

Heathwood Road Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Part bar and part drop-zone, this multi-use space provides functional storage and counter space whether they're hosting a party or organizing the kids' schedules. © Deborah Scannell Photography

Westminster Estate

The WhiteHouse Collection

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Painted Brick Transitional on the Green

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Saint Pete Beach - Whole House Remodel

TriplePoint Design Build

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Nashville living room

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Basement Makes a Statement: Basement Bar

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

Open concept kitchen and dining room includes bar and storage for entertaining. Features are dual climate beverage/wine fridge, custom cabinetry, Cambria quartz countertops, white herringbone ceramic tile and new lvp flooring.

Kitchen -- John Marshall

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Custom inset cabinets in same finish as island flank wine and beverage under counter refrigerators. Floating shelves were custom matched to floor stain.

SAB Homes for 2019 Spring Parade of Homes in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Design ideas for a large galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

2019 - Parade Home

Black Door Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Boise with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Walnut Kitchen

PB Kitchen Design

blackened stainless island support with walnut table top.
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped home bar in Chicago with quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige floor.

Basement Bar

R|House Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white 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.