Pete Crouser
This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Washington, D.C. - Transitional - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington, DC Transitional Kitchen #PaulBentham4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com Photography by Bob Narod Staging by Charlotte Safavi

Custom Wine Storage

Larson's Furniture and Cabinetry

Custom built and finished wine refrigerator, wine bottle and wine glass storage cabinet and shelving. Made of pine and maple woods.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with brown cabinets, wood benchtops and grey splashback.

Bearfoot Chalet

Weninger Construction & Design Ltd

Games room bar with arch and curve details.
Home bar in Vancouver with wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Berwick Pub

Rockwood Cabinetry

Built by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC David Papazian Photography
Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Condominium Whole Home Remodel in Bloomfield Hills, MI

MainStreet Design Build

The newly designed basement bar exudes sophistication, boasting a black patina finish with a combination of quartz working countertop and an extra-thick oak bar top, adorned with brass railings. Ample shelving is provided by a sleek metal wall-hung unit for display purposes, while wood shelving nestles perfectly into a crevasse.

Otsego Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

When an old neighbor referred us to a new construction home built in my old stomping grounds I was excited. First, close to home. Second it was the EXACT same floor plan as the last house I built. We had a local contractor, Curt Schmitz sign on to do the construction and went to work on layout and addressing their wants, needs, and wishes for the space. Since they had a fireplace upstairs they did not want one int he basement. This gave us the opportunity for a whole wall of built-ins with Smart Source for major storage and display. We also did a bar area that turned out perfectly. The space also had a space room we dedicated to a work out space with barn door. We did luxury vinyl plank throughout, even in the bathroom, which we have been doing increasingly.

Finished Basement with a Speakeasy in Oakland Twp. MI

Finished Basements Plus

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, vinyl floors and brown floor.

PLANDOME RESIDENCE INTERIORS

ss.mm design

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room

Four Elements Construction

A close friend of one of our owners asked for some help, inspiration, and advice in developing an area in the mezzanine level of their commercial office/shop so that they could entertain friends, family, and guests. They wanted a bar area, a poker area, and seating area in a large open lounge space. So although this was not a full-fledged Four Elements project, it involved a Four Elements owner's design ideas and handiwork, a few Four Elements sub-trades, and a lot of personal time to help bring it to fruition. You will recognize similar design themes as used in the Four Elements office like barn-board features, live edge wood counter-tops, and specialty LED lighting seen in many of our projects. And check out the custom poker table and beautiful rope/beam light fixture constructed by our very own Peter Russell. What a beautiful and cozy space!

Northview

Hallmark Homes Inc.

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Interior

Timberwolf Designs

Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Timbers Place

Willow Creek Design Group

David Agnello
This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Bar

VHI Audio-Video-Theater

Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Design + Build - Metal Detail

Mood Design + Build

Copper Farmhouse sink in back bar
This is an example of a large traditional wet bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Texas-Style Mediterranean by Jim Boles Custom Homes

Jim Boles Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Austin with wood benchtops and brown floor.

Larkspur Retreat

Kerr Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a country u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and brown benchtop.

Custom Adult Beverage Center

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Elegant bar with carved details and leaded glass doors. Photo by Vaughn Hartung
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and carpet.

Medieval Pub

Vogue furniture

The homeowner of this newly purchased Bloomfield Hills residence requested converting an area that was previously used as a train room, into a medieval inspired pub. The cabinetry, millwork and furniture was milled from solid White Oak lumber, distressed and caroused in a rubbed lacquer to create this authentic old world finish. Heavy gothic profiles and details were incorporated into the half round front bar and rear bar with back lit bottle display encased in iron gates. The pub also features extensive wall paneling with lighted frames displaying leaded glass panels, a motorized large screen TV lift concealed in the lower cabinetry, a built in upholstered banquet and freestanding pews for seating.

Barton Creek

Kelle Contine Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a home bar in Austin with no sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Limestone Benchtops

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.