This exquisite contemporary home, built in the late eighties, was completely remodeled to the standards, styling and technology of a new 2015 home. Walls were removed and spaces enlarged. A new linear fireplace with stainless steel shaft and grille enclosure was designed for function, as well as for its sleek and modern vocabulary. An entirely new entrance door on a pivot hinge was created with added side fenestration. Lighting was updated throughout, with the focus on the client’s one-of-a-kind Hoberman sphere in the living area, which is flooded with various colored lights as it raises, expands and lowers. The master bath was completely gutted and redesigned in an open plan using gorgeous Calacatta marble on floors, shower and countertops. White was the color used on all walls and ceilings to showcase the owners avant-garde collection of 21st Century art, as well as the bright colors used for furnishings. “Barn door” sliding glass panels open the media room to the incredible water view beyond. Palpable, vibrant-colored furniture was custom designed for this home to create a unique and visually integrated interior experience. Clean and sleek, yet comfortable and fun, this home is a reflection of the incredible taste and style of the client. Most of all, “glamorous” truly embodies the look and feel of this stunning residence. http://hughesdes.com/portfolio-Sarasota-Contemporary.html

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

On Water (Main House)

Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.

Michael Blevins
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Wilmington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and ceramic floors.

Hansen Road 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Home bar with fun tile & floating shelves
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Modern Basement Bar

R & R Custom Carpentry & Cabinetry

Here is a modern style bar fully equipped with a sink, mini fridge and an ice maker. This space includes solid Maple cabinets with granite tops and solid maple free floating shelves. The custom shelves have LED lighting built in to the front edge to provide accent lighting behind the bar. The main bar has a curved wall with a curved top. The bar also features stainless steel uprights and base trim along with a custom curved footrail.

Cozy Home Bar Remodel

User

This cozy basement bar/kitchen was a beautiful addition to the home for entertaining guests.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Archibald Lake 2

Tom Kaster Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Other with light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, vinyl floors and glass-front cabinets.

Wicker Park | 3 Flat

Forma Construction

Photo of a small modern galley seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

A Quiet, Modern Oasis - Custom Home

Kenorah Design + Build Ltd.

LED lighting highlights millwork details and a raised bar waterfalls down to the floor creating a clean/modern look.
Inspiration for a modern single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback and porcelain floors.

Bar back

Gulfstream Builders, Inc.

Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Wilmington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink and travertine floors.

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Functional, beautiful, and hard-wearing surfaces are the name of the game in this basement bar. The dark-stained barn wood bar back will hold its own against the inevitable shoe scuffs of guests. The slate back splash tiles and galvanized metal pendant lights are built to last while holding up to years of use.

new hamburg basement

sadabros renovations

MARCIN SADA-SADOWSKI
Photo of a large modern galley seated home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Awbrey Butte Rustic Remodel

Keystone Building, inc.

Senneh O'Reilly,
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Exterior and Interior Projects

Concorde Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Timbercreek Stone

Granite Huggers

This is an example of a large country galley seated home bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Upper East Side

DeBear Designs Inc.

Built in bar gives the room a bonus.
Contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Our Work

J E Home Remodeling

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Warmth

Modern Kitchen Design

Mark Karrer
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, slate floors and mosaic tile splashback.

Crow Hill Basement

Highline: Design & Build

Inspiration for a small single-wall seated home bar in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors and brown floor.

Crow Hill Basement

Highline: Design & Build

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, slate floors, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Seated Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood 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.