This 1600+ square foot basement was a diamond in the rough. We were tasked with keeping farmhouse elements in the design plan while implementing industrial elements. The client requested the space include a gym, ample seating and viewing area for movies, a full bar , banquette seating as well as area for their gaming tables - shuffleboard, pool table and ping pong. By shifting two support columns we were able to bury one in the powder room wall and implement two in the custom design of the bar. Custom finishes are provided throughout the space to complete this entertainers dream.

Basement Bar Reno

The Flooring Nook

Check out this gorgeous kitchenette remodel our team did . It features custom cabinetry with soft close doors and drawers, custom wood countertops with matching floating shelves, and 4x12 subway tile with 3x6 herringbone accent behind the sink. This kitchen even includes fully functioning beer taps in the backsplash along with waterproof flooring.

Matthieu

Atelier Aim

This is an example of an industrial single-wall wet bar in Paris with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen photography project in Quincy, MA 8 19 19

Keitaro Yoshioka Photography

Kitchen photography project in Quincy, MA 8 19 19 Design: Amy Lynn Interiors Interiors by Raquel Photography: Keitaro Yoshioka Photography
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Dining and Home Bar Design

Savvy Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Westport Transitional

Segerson Builders

Custom built in home bar for a billiard room with built in cabinetry and wine fridge.
Large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Silver Cloud

Blackdog Builders, Inc.

Bret Osswald Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Greenbush Ave

ae design

Amy Bartlam
This is an example of a small beach style bar cart in Los Angeles with no sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Country Club Project

The Artisan Company

Photo of a transitional home bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Designs Featuring Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Project by Vine Street Design / www.vinestdesign.com Photography by Mike Kaskel / michaelalankaskel.com
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Holston - Embrey Mill

Dream Finders Homes

Inspiration for a country single-wall bar cart in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Timber Frame

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designed by Victoria Highfill, Photography by Melissa M Mills
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bruner Street Kitchen

Plain & Posh

This kitchen was in desperate need of a makeover. (see the original space at the end) There was a truly odd peninsula that blocked the cook from access to the refrigerator behind it. The span was only 33" which made working in the area almost impossible. The peninsula was also the weekly dining area, but did not function well. This makeovers is truly one of my favoirites as it shows what good design can do for a space!

Craftsman Basement Bar

Meyer Design

Enjoy Entertaining? Consider adding a bar to your basement and other entertainment spaces. The black farmhouse sink is a unique addition to this bar! Meyer Design

Neman

Euroconcepts

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Phillip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Contemporary Artist Retreat

Annie Santulli Designs

The designer turned a dining room into a fabulous bar for entertaining....integrating the window behind the bar for a dramatic look! Robert Brantley Photography

Dublin OH Basement

J.Holderby - Renovations

Mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Florida

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

A wine bar for serious entertaining. On the left is a tall cabinet for china and party platter storage, on the right a full height wine cooler from Sub-Zero. In between we see closed doors for liquor storage, glass doors to display glassware. In the base run, a beverage fridge for soda and undercounter fridge for beer. a lot of drawers for items like napkins, corkscrews, etc. Photo by James Northen

Dutch Colonial Charm

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Combination wet bar and coffee bar. Bottom drawer is sized for liquor bottles. Joyelle West Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Marble 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.