Mom's old home is transformed for the next generation to gather and entertain.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped home bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Posh Home Remodel

Everything Home

Our Carmel design-build studio was tasked with organizing our client’s basement and main floor to improve functionality and create spaces for entertaining. In the basement, the goal was to include a simple dry bar, theater area, mingling or lounge area, playroom, and gym space with the vibe of a swanky lounge with a moody color scheme. In the large theater area, a U-shaped sectional with a sofa table and bar stools with a deep blue, gold, white, and wood theme create a sophisticated appeal. The addition of a perpendicular wall for the new bar created a nook for a long banquette. With a couple of elegant cocktail tables and chairs, it demarcates the lounge area. Sliding metal doors, chunky picture ledges, architectural accent walls, and artsy wall sconces add a pop of fun. On the main floor, a unique feature fireplace creates architectural interest. The traditional painted surround was removed, and dark large format tile was added to the entire chase, as well as rustic iron brackets and wood mantel. The moldings behind the TV console create a dramatic dimensional feature, and a built-in bench along the back window adds extra seating and offers storage space to tuck away the toys. In the office, a beautiful feature wall was installed to balance the built-ins on the other side. The powder room also received a fun facelift, giving it character and glitz. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-posh-home-remodel

Jewel-Toned Mansion

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Julie Soefer
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Brookville II

Margali & Flynn Designs

Photo: Richard Law Digital
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Riverbend Guest House

Jarrett Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen Art Works

Kitchens By Kleweno

Paul Bonnichsen
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and travertine floors.

Painted Sky 4011

Ellis Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Howard

YourStyle Kitchens Ltd

This kitchen is a shaker style kitchen finished in Benjamin Moore CC-666 BONSAI. The kitchen features cove moldings, beveled light rails and beveled base moldings. All drawer boxes are solid birch dovetail joinery. The main countertops are LG Viatera quartz Bella with a square edge. The raised countertop is solid walnut butcher block. The bar is Stained white oak cabinetry with raised shadow box bar top. Designer is our very own Tiana Gillingham Photography DandeneauPhoto

Modern 2 Level Bar

ULFBUILT

Black, white and grey interor bar with white and grey marble countertops. 2 level island counters with multi-grey subway tiles wall makes this a captivating room.

Forest Hill Finished Basement

BTW CONSTRUCTION LLC

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Foundry Coffee Bar

Wood Trends Inc.,

The Foundry is a locally owned and operated nonprofit company, We were privileged to work with them in finishing the Coffee and Bar Space. With specific design and functions, we helped create a workable space with function and design.

Westside Oaks

Anderson Fine Homes

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

The Lena

Craftmaster Homes

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped wet bar in Richmond with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Pebble Trail Way Project

Studio 853 design

Photographer: Kevin Belanger Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

American Federal with Contemporary Flair

Kitchen Solvers of Kansas City

This was a kitchen remodeling project where the kitchen cabinets were refaced. It was done with Walzcraft raised center panel doors, solid tone pearl with medium solvent wiped chocolate glaze. Black pearl granite and Cosmos granite on island.

Islewood Drive

Shannon Crain

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Alexandra Headlands House Renovation

Jenny Ford Design

Carole Margand
This is an example of a beach style l-shaped seated home bar in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary in Clarksville

Kitchen & Bath Creations (KBC)

Interior Designer: Brigid Wethington, ASID Associate Photographer: JM Giordano Kitchen Designer: Chrissy Hogan
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, no sink, glass-front cabinets and blue cabinets.

North Park - Custom Bar

Edge Kitchens Inc.

Custom Bar off dining room, custom cabinetry, 10' ceilings, in cabinet LED lighting, under cabinet LED lighting, bar fridge, quartz counters, glass shelves, prep sink

Highlands Basement Renovation

Contact Renovations & Custom Homes Ltd.

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

L-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic 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.