- 'Raven' Caesarstone bench top & servery - Polyurethane doors - Glass panels - V-groove paneling - Corbels Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Transitional Open Concept Remodel

The Cleary Company

JE Evans Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional galley home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Knightsbridge | A Scandinavian Inspired Design

Davonport Kitchen & Home

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Lovelace Farm

Lovelace Interiors

Photography: Colleen Duffley
This is an example of a small country galley wet bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

#BrilliantonBorder Custom Home

WYC Designs

Transitional kitchen with warm white cabinets, stained island, paneled appliances and walk in pantry.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Orlando with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Harrison House - Butler's Pantry

Paxton Place Design

This dry bar is right off the kitchen. The shaker style cabinets match the ones in the kitchen, along with the brass cabinet hardware. A black granite countertop breaks up the tone on tone color scheme of the cabinetry and subway tile backsplash.

Indian Rd

Intelligent Design Group

Design ideas for a wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mar Vista, CA Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel

Overland Remodeling & Builders

A complete remodel of kitchen and laundry room with new custom made, shaker style cabinets, new quartz countertops, dark hand made like tile backsplash, new stainless steel appliances. Layout and design by Overland Remodeling and Builders

Kitchen Refresh Brightens Space

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Heath

Area3 Design Studio Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate floors and beige floor.

Laguna Niguel Timeless Whole Home Remodel

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This home wet bar is the perfect place to gather with friends and family. The sleek quartz countertops paired with the contrasting cabinetry flow beautifully in this design.

Montefaro

Studio Henree LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional wet bar with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Growing Family, Sophisticated Style

Stalburg Design

This lower level kitchen is the perfect spot for entertaining kids and grown ups alike! From the large, expansive island to the open countertop buffet, the custom designed cabinetry is packed with storage and contains a paneled tall pantry, refrigerator, freezer and wine cabinet. Metallic pendants provide task lighting and the back-lit walnut cabinet have plenty of ambient lighting to set the perfect scene. The flooring is a pre-fab luxury vinyl plank, able to hold up to the hustle and bustle of poolside entertaining and indoor/outdoor activity.

Knightsbridge | A Scandinavian Inspired Design

Davonport Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth

Hestia

Bespoke home bar design by hestia , integrated under counter fridge & freezer , vintage oak display shelving finished with a mirror backsplash to reflect in natural light and reeded glass

Transitional Kitchen With Over-Sized Island

HTZ Construction

A custom, panel-ready beverage cooler perfect for showcasing our client's favorite drinks. On top is a fantastic spot for a cozy coffee bar.
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped home bar in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mar Vista, CA Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel

Overland Remodeling & Builders

At-home Wet Bar with Quartz Countertop

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This home wet bar is the perfect place to gather with friends and family. The sleek quartz countertops paired with the contrasting cabinetry flow beautifully in this design.

Kitchen Refresh Brightens Space

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Large traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

East New York Classic Kitchen

Giselle Ulmo Design

When you enter this kitchen the bar greets you with beautiful stone backsplash and floating shelves. The floating bar is the perfect place to open a bottle of wine or create a cocktail. This area also doubles up as a coffee station where Glass upper cabinets display the glass collection and wood cutting boards.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Beige 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.