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 – Bayside Meadows – Fall 2014 Parade Model

Gonyea Custom Homes

Basement bar with fridge and dishwasher. Sophisticated stone subway tile backsplash. Cabinets with space and a place for all your glass ware and wine. Photography by Spacecrafting

3502 Grennoch Lane

BAS Concepts LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

White Kitchen

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Traditional

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors and travertine splashback.

Hudson Kitchen, Bath, & Laundry Room

Miller Woodworks

Design ideas 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.

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.

Heritage Oak - Tequesta

PB Built

Ron Rosenzweig, Inc.
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Grand Elegance

Mr. Paul's Custom Cabinets

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Champions: bar area

HGI Remodeling - Remodeling Made Easy

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Built In Mini Bar Fridge with Glass Front and Stainless Steel Frame

Talmadge Construction, Inc.

We included an extra mini fridge in this kitchen remodel that acts as a great place to store and display beverages. The stainless steel frame matches the look and feel of the other appliances in the room, but the clear glass door offers a peek into the fridge, creating a great atmosphere for the room.

Phoenix Whole House Remodel GC

Luxury Remodels Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, granite benchtops, travertine splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bull Valley Basement

Oliver Construction LLC

Phoenix Whole House Remodel GC

Luxury Remodels Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, porcelain floors, beige floor, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Carlsbad Kitchen

Coastal Home Design Studio

Home Bar

Denver Design Group

Warm woods, a mix of materials, texture and color make this home feel cozy and inviting.
Large country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, travertine splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bull Valley Basement

Oliver Construction LLC

Bull Valley Basement

Oliver Construction LLC

photos by Jennifer Oliver
Photo 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.

Hudson Kitchen, Bath, & Laundry Room

Miller Woodworks

Carlsbad Kitchen

Coastal Home Design Studio

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets 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.