Shaker Saddle Cabinets, Wine rack, granite countertops, under counter appliances, tile flooring, under cabinet lighting, under cabinet light rail
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Sun Porch Transforms into Dream Kitchen

Hercules Design Build

After removing walls where the previous galley kitchen stood, we installed these cabinets to create a bar or butler's pantry area between the new kitchen and existing dining room.

Wet Bars

Innovative Cabinets & Closets

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Knotty Alder Wet Bar - Okotoks

One Tree Construction Inc

Mike Vanderland
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Eclectic Kitchen & Bath Remodel

RiverCity Cabinets

Large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Bentley Ridge Basement Bar

Kade Cabinet Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Fun & Functional Home Bar

3-D Design

Former laundry room converted into a home bar. Custom wood cabinets with custom stain. Quartz counter top. Under cabinet wine refrigerator. Tile backsplash.

2015 Parade of Homes- The Juniper - Waunakee, WI - Kilkenny Farms

Tim O'Brien Homes

This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors and light wood cabinets.

2015 Parade of Homes- The Juniper - Waunakee, WI - Kilkenny Farms

Tim O'Brien Homes

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and concrete floors.

Hunter Oaks Kitchen

DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Craftsman House

Jon Hammond Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in New York with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Anamosa Family-Centric Remodel

Wiles Design Group

Our clients sought a welcoming remodel for their new home, balancing family and friends, even their cat companions. Durable materials and a neutral design palette ensure comfort, creating a perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. In this cozy media room, we added plush, comfortable seating for enjoying favorite shows on a large screen courtesy of a top-notch projector. The warm fireplace adds to the inviting ambience. It's the perfect place for relaxation and entertainment. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/anamosa-iowa-family-home-remodel

Wine Bar

Bill Richard

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Gourmet Galley Kitchen Remodel

Karen Linder Interior Designs

Mid-sized transitional galley home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback and grey benchtop.

Riplingham Road, Kirk Ella

Rowe Architects

Contemporary bespoke bar & island
Inspiration for a modern home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and black benchtop.

Meyer Residence

Babcock Construction

Large arts and crafts l-shaped home bar in Sacramento with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary bar

Meyer Design

Great home bar in this contemporary basement. Beautiful exposed white brick wall on one wall and a gorgeous tiled backsplash. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: 716 Media

Knotty Alder Wet Bar - Okotoks

One Tree Construction Inc

Mike Vanderland
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

One Step Down Cocktail Lounge

Grace Blu Interior Design

Who doesn't want to transform your living room into the perfect at-home bar to host friends for cocktails? #OneStepDownProject
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Orange Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets

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.