Renee Alexander
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Lakeside Basement transformation

Interior Re-Styling LLC.

Before this remodel the support pole seemed like it was right in the middle of traffic pattern. I moved the refrigerator from the opposite kitchenette corner and ran the counter tops in a 'U' shape and created a peninsula that added seating, increased the counter space, improved flow in and out of the kitchen and removed the nuisance of the support pole.

Amazing basemnt wetbar and wine cellar

BasementRemodeling.com

Entertaining takes a high-end in this basement with a large wet bar and wine cellar. The barstools surround the marble countertop, highlighted by under-cabinet lighting

Polished Zinc Bar Top

Brooks Custom

A close-up on the Allentown style edge profile made in our cold cast zinc. The edge is attached to a sheet metal zinc top with a mirror polish finish.

Transitional Modern Home Bar

CCdesign Partnerships

Beautiful basement addition! A home bar with grey painted shaker style cabinets, white quartz countertops complemented by light wood floating shelves. The split face travertine, highlighted with wall and under cabinet lighting, adds texture and interest. What was once an under utilized area in the basement is transformed into a hub!

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Bull Valley Basement

Oliver Construction LLC

photos by Jennifer Oliver
This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, laminate floors and grey floor.

Bull Valley Basement

Oliver Construction LLC

photos by Jennifer Oliver
Inspiration for a large traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, laminate floors and grey floor.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Functional, beautiful, and hard-wearing surfaces are the name of the game in this basement bar. The dark-stained barn wood bar back will hold its own against the inevitable shoe scuffs of guests. The slate back splash tiles and galvanized metal pendant lights are built to last while holding up to years of use.

Sztajnkrycer Lake Home

Stromberg Built, LLC

Small arts and crafts galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Carlsbad Kitchen

Coastal Home Design Studio

A laundry room flood gave opportunity for a brand new kitchen including an improved floor plan, new custom cabinets and fabulous organization. Creating separate work zones for this busy family was the key. The island houses all tools necessary for this avid baker. Including a hinged mixer shelf, pull out utensil bin and tray base cabinet. The wall layout has everything you need to prep and cook a gourmet meal. Reconfiguring the niche created additional pantry and baking pan storage. Adding seeded glass and mullions gave this client plenty of space to display her favorite items. A new wine bar in the hall provided storage and improved aesthetics.

Hudson Kitchen, Bath, & Laundry Room

Miller Woodworks

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Cincinnati with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brownburg Basement Remodel

CMH Builders, Inc.

Antique white painted cabinets with travertine backsplash and granite countertop
Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Indianapolis with travertine splashback.

Rudloe Road

Scarinish Studio

Photo of a large contemporary galley home bar in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, travertine splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Our client loves to grill and do all things related to it so a must have on his list was a steak ager. He chose the Steakager Pro 40 and it has worked like a charm!

Rudloe Road

Scarinish Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley home bar in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, travertine splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Maynes Residence

Revolve Design-Build

Photo by Revolve Construction Inc
Photo of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine splashback and carpet.

White + Navy

Laura Ross Interior Design, LLC

Jake Boyd Photography
This is an example of a modern home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Rudloe Road

Scarinish Studio

Home Bar Design Ideas with Slate Splashback and Travertine Splashback

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.