Luxury and 'man-cave-feeling' custom bar within basement of luxury new home build
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar in Sydney with an integrated sink, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, terra-cotta floors, white floor and beige benchtop.

HIgh-Gloss Lacquered Cabinet Finishes in a Luxurious Home Bar and Butlers Pantry

Paper Moon Painting

Love the high-gloss black lacquered finish we painted on these cabinets in this glamorous home bar.
Inspiration for a large transitional home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Castlebay Home

Ellecor Design & Gifts by Haden Long

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

New Construction in Naperville, IL

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Collaborations with builders on new construction is a favorite part of my job. I love seeing a house go up from the blueprints to the end of the build. It is always a journey filled with a thousand decisions, some creative on-the-spot thinking and yes, usually a few stressful moments. This Naperville project was a collaboration with a local builder and architect. The Kitchen Studio collaborated by completing the cabinetry design and final layout for the entire home. In the basement, we carried the warm gray tones into a custom bar, featuring a 90” wide beverage center from True Appliances. The glass shelving in the open cabinets and the antique mirror give the area a modern twist on a classic pub style bar. If you are building a new home, The Kitchen Studio can offer expert help to make the most of your new construction home. We provide the expertise needed to ensure that you are getting the most of your investment when it comes to cabinetry, design and storage solutions. Give us a call if you would like to find out more! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Builder: Hampton Homes Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Ultimate Man Cave

User

Cynthia Lynn
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hudnell Basement

Kircher Design & Build

Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

ASC With A Slice of Glam

Amy Storm & Company

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Luxe Living

Julia Russell Designs

Home bar located in family game room. Stainless steel accents accompany a mirror that doubles as a TV.
Design ideas for a large transitional seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, porcelain floors, glass-front cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Ultimate Man Cave

Capstone Custom Builders

Michael Duerinckx
Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

A Chef's Craftsman Kitchen

Moxie Design Studio, LLC

Interior Design: Moxie Design Studio LLC Architect: Stephanie Espinoza Construction: Pankow Construction
This is an example of a large transitional home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, travertine floors, brown splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

5650 Comstock

NIH Homes

Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Open Kitchen Transformation in Bloomfield Hills, MI

MainStreet Design Build

Complementing the kitchen island, a custom cherry bar complete with refrigeration, an ice maker, and a petite bar sink becomes the go-to spot for crafting cocktails.

Modern Home Bar Remodel in Lafayette, CA

Gayler Design Build

For entertaining at home, and with the client being a bit of a mixologist, we designed a custom bar area in the corner that features dark navy cabinetry with walnut countertops, a gorgeous handmade glass tile backsplash, wine fridge, and concealed ice maker. The brass wire mesh inserts on select cabinet doors add glitz and glamour to the entertainment nook and make the homeowners want to break out their best barware and celebrate.

Speakeasy

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Forever Farmhouse

GLDESIGN

Large beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beverly Hills Modern

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

A stunning Basement Home Bar and Wine Room, complete with a Wet Bar and Curved Island with seating for 5. Beautiful glass teardrop shaped pendants cascade from the back wall.

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

This moody game room boats a massive bar with dark blue walls, blue/grey backsplash tile, open shelving, dark walnut cabinetry, gold hardware and appliances, a built in mini fridge, frame tv, and its own bar counter with gold pendant lighting and leather stools.

Santa Ynez Family Home Remodel

DesignArt Studios

This space was perfect for open shelves and wine cooler to finish off the large adjacent kitchen.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped home bar in Santa Barbara with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

OASIS AT HOME

Dona Rosene Interiors

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dark Green Shaker Kitchen

Tom Howley

This dark green Shaker kitchen occupies an impressive and tastefully styled open plan space perfect for connected family living. With brave architectural design and an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional furniture, the entire room has been considered from the ground up The impressive pantry is ideal for families. Bi-fold doors open to reveal a beautiful, oak-finished interior with multiple shelving options to accommodate all sorts of accessories and ingredients.

All Cabinet Styles Large Home Bar Design Ideas

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.