TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Jenna & Lauren Weiler
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional

Sweetwood Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Boise with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Meadow Circle

Ragsdale, Inc.

We designed, fabricated, finished and installed this custom bar to complete the front sitting room. Highly functional and fun for a small and contemporary space. Custom floating oak shelves, quartz countertops, and wooden pulls make this bar shine!

Borough Basement

Windle Design & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Reno and Addition in Capitol Hill

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Finished Basement in St. Paul

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

We love finishing basements and this one was no exception. Creating a new family friendly space from dark and dingy is always so rewarding. Tschida Construction facilitated the construction end and we made sure even though it was a small space, we had some big style. The slat stairwell feature males the space feel more open and spacious and the artisan tile in a basketweave pattern elevates the space. Installing luxury vinyl plank on the floor in a warm brown undertone and light wall color also makes the space feel less basement and a more open and airy.

Inlet Isle - Miscellaneous

That Design Studio

Indigo Fabuwood cabinets for a kitchenette with matching floating shelves, sink, fridge, and shiplap back splash.
Small beach style wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Paul's Boutique - Entertaining Basement

Style & Structure

L shaped island for lots of seating.
Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Harmony Home - Broadview Homes

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

We are extremely proud of this client home as it was done during the 1st shutdown in 2020 while working remotely! Working with our client closely, we completed all of their selections on time for their builder, Broadview Homes. Combining contemporary finishes with warm greys and light woods make this home a blend of comfort and style. The white clean lined hoodfan by Hammersmith, and the floating maple open shelves by Woodcraft Kitchens create a natural elegance. The black accents and contemporary lighting by Cartwright Lighting make a statement throughout the house. We love the central staircase, the grey grounding cabinetry, and the brightness throughout the home. This home is a showstopper, and we are so happy to be a part of the amazing team!

Bloomfield Hills Party Basement

Julia Robin Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oxford Ave.

Carla Bast Design

Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.
Photo of a large country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Pasqua Lake

Cupboard Brothers Cabinet Factory

Dark Grey Painted Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall bar cart in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops and orange benchtop.

Overlook G

Studio Design Elements

James Harris
Design ideas for a mid-sized country seated home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar Area

Lisa & Leroy

It's 5 o'clock somewhere. This happy corner is ready at any hour for festivities to begin with bold wallpaper, brass hardware, and plenty of glasses.
Small eclectic home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Sterling Drive Project

Welling Kitchen, Bath & Floor

Inspiration for a country galley wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mosaic tile splashback.

Mango + Pear Place

Surfside Home Co.

Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Townhouse kitchen and bath remodeling in Culver city

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Updating a recently built town home in culver city for a wonderful family was a very enjoyable project for us. This nook in the dining area was a perfect spot for a home bar area. shaker cabinet to match the kitchen cabinets and a matching countertop as well. floating shelves with a 2" recess light provides the needed illumination and a dramatic effect on the new black and gold wallpaper treatment of the back wall.

Kitchen Renovation

Dovetail Drawers of Richmond

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Striking Basement Bar

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

This handsome basement bar finish kept crisp clean lines with high contrast between the dark cabinets and light countertops and backsplash. Stainless steel appliances, sink and fixtures compliment the design, and floating shelves leave space for the display of glassware. Schedule a free consultation with one of our designers today: https://paramount-kitchens.com/

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker 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.