Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Providence with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets and red cabinets.

Lake Minnetonka Chateau

John Kraemer & Sons

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.

Transitional Home Bar

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with red cabinets, quartz benchtops, white benchtop, no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Elegant Kitchen With a Bold Hutch

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Classic elegance with a fresh face characterizes this stunner, adorned in Benjamin Moore’s pale green “Vale Mist”. For a serene, cohesive look, the beadboard and casings are painted to match. Counters and backsplashes are subtly-veined Himalayan Marble. Flat panel inset cabinetry was enhanced with a delicate ogee profile and graceful bracket feet. Oak floors were artfully stenciled to form a diamond pattern with intersecting dots. Brushed brass fixtures and hardware lend old-world appeal with a stylish flourish. Balancing the formality are casual rattan bistro stools and dining chairs. A metal-rimmed glass tabletop allows full view of the curvaceous walnut pedestal. Tucked into the narrow end of the kitchen is a cozy desk. Its walnut top warms the space, while mullion glass doors contribute openness. Preventing claustrophobia is a frosted wheel-style oculus window to boost light and depth. A bold statement is made for the small hutch, where a neutral animal print wallpaper is paired with Benjamin Moore’s ruby-red semi-gloss “My Valentine” paint on cabinetry and trim. Glass doors display serving pieces. Juxtaposed against the saturated hue is the pop of a white marble counter and contemporary acrylic handles. What could have been a drab niche is now a jewel box! This project was designed in collaboration with Ashley Sharpe of Sharpe Development and Design. Photography by Lesley Unruh. Bilotta Designer: David Arnoff Post Written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz

All about Traditions

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

This craftsman lake home incorporates modern amenities and cherished family heirlooms. Many light fixtures and furniture pieces were acquired over generations and very thoughtfully designed into the new home. The open concept layout of this home makes entertaining guests a dream.

Gilded

Rachel Reider Interiors

Rare Brick
This is an example of an eclectic single-wall wet bar in Providence with red cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Country house

Pavel Burmakin / SumburBuro

Авторы проекта: Павел Бурмакин и Нина Прудникова Фотограф: Ярослав Клоос
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall home bar in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets and black benchtop.

Yorkville Apartment

CastoID

Built-in antique mirror bar . Interior pull-outs . Design by Dan Casto, CastoID . Photography by Evi Abeler
Design ideas for a traditional home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops and mirror splashback.

Cape Elizabeth Getaway

Penelope Daborn Ltd.

A corner bar creates a welcoming space for relaxing and entertaining. Photo by Randall Ashey
This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops and cork floors.

Suburban Kitchen refresh

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Bar
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in St Louis with glass benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Narragansett Waterfront Residence

PAUL WEBER Architecture

Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Providence with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets and red cabinets.

All about Traditions

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Red 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.