This is an example of a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Pacific Palisades Project

JDP Interiors

Inspiration for a beach style single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Living Room with Home Bar

Hive Home

Amy Bartlam
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

San Mateo, full home remodel

JPM Construction

This is an example of a small midcentury home bar in San Francisco with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and multi-coloured splashback.

Fall Parade 2017 - Edina

David Charlez Designs

An entertainers paradise with a walk behind wet bar which features, a dishwasher, wine refrigerator, and tap beer. Guests can sit at the bar or in the booth style seating. Photo by Space Crafting

Below Buchanan

Ventures Design

Below Buchanan is a basement renovation that feels as light and welcoming as one of our outdoor living spaces. The project is full of unique details, custom woodworking, built-in storage, and gorgeous fixtures. Custom carpentry is everywhere, from the built-in storage cabinets and molding to the private booth, the bar cabinetry, and the fireplace lounge. Creating this bright, airy atmosphere was no small challenge, considering the lack of natural light and spatial restrictions. A color pallet of white opened up the space with wood, leather, and brass accents bringing warmth and balance. The finished basement features three primary spaces: the bar and lounge, a home gym, and a bathroom, as well as additional storage space. As seen in the before image, a double row of support pillars runs through the center of the space dictating the long, narrow design of the bar and lounge. Building a custom dining area with booth seating was a clever way to save space. The booth is built into the dividing wall, nestled between the support beams. The same is true for the built-in storage cabinet. It utilizes a space between the support pillars that would otherwise have been wasted. The small details are as significant as the larger ones in this design. The built-in storage and bar cabinetry are all finished with brass handle pulls, to match the light fixtures, faucets, and bar shelving. White marble counters for the bar, bathroom, and dining table bring a hint of Hollywood glamour. White brick appears in the fireplace and back bar. To keep the space feeling as lofty as possible, the exposed ceilings are painted black with segments of drop ceilings accented by a wide wood molding, a nod to the appearance of exposed beams. Every detail is thoughtfully chosen right down from the cable railing on the staircase to the wood paneling behind the booth, and wrapping the bar.

Ibiza

Godrich Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in London with white cabinets, mirror splashback, open cabinets, marble benchtops, concrete floors and no sink.

Westover Residence

Ed Hughey, Architect & Realtor

http://dennisburnettphotography.com
Inspiration for a small transitional home bar in Austin with open cabinets, marble benchtops, white cabinets and mirror splashback.

Arcadia

Bita Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Blossom Atelier - Flower Shop Display

Happy Organizing Co.

Commercial Flower Boutique Shop - Set up Display Counters We organized their entire displays within the store, as well as put in place organizational system in their backroom to manage their inventory.

Hawthorne

Saunders Building Company Pty Ltd

Caco Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style seated home bar in Brisbane with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, open cabinets and glass sheet splashback.

Whole House Renovation -- Greenwich 2017

DeRosa Builders LLC

Transitional home bar in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

San Marino Remodel

Jen Reagan Interior Design

Contemporary Cocktail Lounge
This is an example of a small contemporary seated home bar in Sacramento with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

wine storage + room divider at open floor plan

Moss Yaw Design studio

A small home bar with wine fridge at the formal dining room brings function and playful accent colors to the minimalist interior space. jimmy cheng photography

Lawrence

AHD&Co

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and open cabinets.

Oak Hammock

Agsia Design Group

Moris Moreno Photography
Photo of a small contemporary home bar in Miami with open cabinets and white cabinets.

Coronation Road West

E & A Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Singapore with open cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

{Z} Family Home, Lower Level bar

Laura of Pembroke

Interior Design and home furnishings by Laura Sirpilla Bosworth, Laura of Pembroke, Inc Lighting and home furnishings available through Laura of Pembroke, 330-477-4455 or visit www.lauraofpembroke.com for details

Proyecto casa Pedralbes

linacabrera

Photo of a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in Barcelona with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Connaught Residence

Peter Rose Architecture + Interiors Inc.

This is an example of a transitional seated home bar in Vancouver with open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and White 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.