Built by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC David Papazian Photography
Design ideas for a large industrial seated home bar in Portland with wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Sandy Springs Basement Design/Build

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

This client wanted their Terrace Level to be comprised of the warm finishes and colors found in a true Tuscan home. Basement was completely unfinished so once we space planned for all necessary areas including pre-teen media area and game room, adult media area, home bar and wine cellar guest suite and bathroom; we started selecting materials that were authentic and yet low maintenance since the entire space opens to an outdoor living area with pool. The wood like porcelain tile used to create interest on floors was complimented by custom distressed beams on the ceilings. Real stucco walls and brick floors lit by a wrought iron lantern create a true wine cellar mood. A sloped fireplace designed with brick, stone and stucco was enhanced with the rustic wood beam mantle to resemble a fireplace seen in Italy while adding a perfect and unexpected rustic charm and coziness to the bar area. Finally decorative finishes were applied to columns for a layered and worn appearance. Tumbled stone backsplash behind the bar was hand painted for another one of a kind focal point. Some other important features are the double sided iron railed staircase designed to make the space feel more unified and open and the barrel ceiling in the wine cellar. Carefully selected furniture and accessories complete the look.

14th Street

arQitecture

Todd Tully Danner
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Fancourt Residence

LS3P Living

Home Bar | Custom home studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Fairview Builders LLC.
Large traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate floors and slate splashback.

Dimple Dell 2014

Upland Development, Inc.

Design ideas for a large l-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and multi-coloured splashback.

Marion Renovation

Anthi Frangiadis Associates

Lori Whalen Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Bar

Ike Kligerman Barkley

Peter Aaron
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical galley seated home bar in Hawaii with dark hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown benchtop and open cabinets.

Bars and Entertainment

Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

MONT D'OR

Esprit Gaïa

salon pour recevoir les amis face à la piscine avec espace bar
This is an example of a large contemporary home bar in Lyon with wood benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

A New Start

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles
Small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and mirror splashback.

Speakeasy Basement Bar Remodel

SKP Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Elm Slab Bar with Drink Rail

Where Wood Meets Steel

Elm slab bar top with live edge and built in drink rail. Custom built by Where Wood Meets Steel.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Finished Basements - Rochester & Rochester Hills

Majestic Home Solutions LLC

This Rochester Hills finished basement is a modern rustic dream! Everywhere you turn, there is gorgeous reclaimed wood on the walls and bar island. The dark brown cabinets, granite, and sliding barn door brings out all of the color variations on the barn wood. These homeowners decided to also dress up the support beams with reclaimed wood which turned them from eyesores into a unique piece. By Majestic Home Solutions, LLC

Rolling Green Contemporary

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

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.

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.

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.

Ultimate Basement Man Cave Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Gardner/Fox created this clients' ultimate man cave! What began as an unfinished basement is now 2,250 sq. ft. of rustic modern inspired joy! The different amenities in this space include a wet bar, poker, billiards, foosball, entertainment area, 3/4 bath, sauna, home gym, wine wall, and last but certainly not least, a golf simulator. To create a harmonious rustic modern look the design includes reclaimed barnwood, matte black accents, and modern light fixtures throughout the space.

Hill Street House

Christine Elliott Designs

Stephani Buchman Photography
Photo of a transitional home bar in Toronto with wood benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Wood 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.