Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Landscaping: Yardscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, red cabinets, glass sheet splashback, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops and carpet.

Glenwood Attic

Distinctive Remodeling, LLC

New View Photography
This is an example of a small industrial single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Oceanside Wood Mode

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

Large contemporary home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and porcelain floors.

Basement Bar – The Meadows and Riley Creek – 2014 Model

Gonyea Custom Homes

Simple countertop, sink, and sink for preparing cocktails and mock-tails. Open cabinets with reflective backs for glass ware. Photography by Spacecrafting

Weber Folly - Linville, NC

Dianne Davant and Associates

David Ramsey
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

New Jersey Modern Rustic

Heather Ryder Design

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

G.A.P. Custom Home - Living Room and Bar from Front Entry

GAP Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Hand Hammered Copper Sink in Custom Back Bar

Dovetail Group LLC

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Naples Residence, Florida

Howard Design Group, LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and beige benchtop.

BRF #22

Wolter's Custom Cabinets. LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Special Additions - Home Bar

Special Additions

Special Additions Dura Supreme Cabinetry Chapel Hill Panel Door Knotty Alder Morel
Mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Randolph

Lauren M. Smith Interiors, LLC

Design By: Lauren M. Smith Interiors & MKW Interiors Photography By: Patsy McEnroe Photography Construction By: Northwood Services Cabinetry By: Amish Custom Kitchens Light fixtures By: Idlewood Electric

2017 | Frankfort Home: Basement Gathering Room

Robin's Nest Interiors

Directly across from the entrance is a small Kitchenette which houses a corner sink, a microwave, and a beverage center. The cabinetry by PC Homes in New Albany, IN has a painted black finish with a bronze glaze. The countertops are quartz by Cambria. The faucets and cabinetry hardware is in a brushed nickel finish to pop off the dark cabinetry. We did not want this area to feel like a Kitchen, so in lieu of upper cabinets, we did chunky floating shelves the same wood tone as the china cabinet nestled between the two bump outs. We accessorized with the homeowner’s collection of white dish ware. The homeowner found this fabulous wood cutout of the state of Kentucky at a local art gallery.

Home Bar

R|House Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

Hayden Project

No Longer In Business

The wet bar is outfitted with an integrated ice maker and refrigerator, wine storage and hidden side panels. Antiqued mirror was used in the upper cabinets to make the piece feel more vintage in the historic house......Photo by Jared Kuzia

Nantucket Shingle Style Beachside Home Bar

Bluewater Home Builders

The white oak handcrafted library offers a quiet retreat, with fireplace, recessed paneling, coffered ceiling, built-ins, wet bar featuring a polished nickel fixtures, custom wine glass racks and beverage center, and access to the screened porch with outdoor fireplace and television.

1500 St Peter

Crescent Estates Custom Homes

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Saratoga

GOLDEN GATE KITCHENS

Christopher Stark Photography Dura Supreme custom painted cabinetry, white , custom SW blue island, Furniture and accessories: Susan Love, Interior Stylist Photographer www.christopherstark.com

From Childhood Home to Forever Home: A complete Renovation in Southern MA

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Photography by: Kyle J Caldwell
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

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.