Inspiration for a transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and an undermount sink.

Sue De Chiara's home

MuseInteriors

Photography by John Bessler http://www.besslerphoto.com/john

Christmas Lane

A. Sadowski Designs

Alyssa Lee Photography
Transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and grey floor.

Model Photos

Right Touch Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a transitional seated home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Contemporary home bar with shaker style cabinets Vancouver

Atlas Custom Cabinets Ltd

Contemporary home bar with shaker style maple cabinets, and a quartz countertop. Some of the bar cabinet doors are made out of glass (glass cabinets); cabinets have under cabinet lighting. Also good for wine storage (wine racks). | Atlas Custom Cabinets: | Address: 14722 64th Avenue, Unit 6 Surrey, British Columbia V3S 1X7 Canada | Office: (604) 594-1199 | Website: http://www.atlascabinets.ca/ (Vancouver, B.C.)

DSUndergroundSwank

Amy Storm & Company

Basement Remodel with multiple areas for work, play and relaxation. Kitchenette / Bar
Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Chicago with vinyl floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Suwanee Basement

Infinite Home

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2018 Auburn Basement Remodel

Otero Signature Homes

Large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Beachfront San Clemente

Obvious Flair Interior Design

Martin King Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured benchtop, subway tile splashback and beige floor.

MAYFAIR ESTATES LOT #6

Perry Custom Homes

Maple Custom Cabinetry by Kingdom Woodworks, Hudson Valley Lighting, Sub Zero Refrigerator Freezer, Sub Zero Icemaker within cabinetry, TV in the Mirror, Lit Liquir Shelves, Leathered Granite Tops, Emser Tile Backsplash, Fairfield Chair Barstools

Wellesley Remodel

Carby's Lumber

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and shaker cabinets.

Lower Level Bar

CAP Carpet & Flooring

CAP Carpet & Flooring is the leading provider of flooring & area rugs in the Twin Cities. CAP Carpet & Flooring is a locally owned and operated company, and we pride ourselves on helping our customers feel welcome from the moment they walk in the door. We are your neighbors. We work and live in your community and understand your needs. You can expect the very best personal service on every visit to CAP Carpet & Flooring and value and warranties on every flooring purchase. Our design team has worked with homeowners, contractors and builders who expect the best. With over 30 years combined experience in the design industry, Angela, Sandy, Sunnie,Maria, Caryn and Megan will be able to help whether you are in the process of building, remodeling, or re-doing. Our design team prides itself on being well versed and knowledgeable on all the up to date products and trends in the floor covering industry as well as countertops, paint and window treatments. Their passion and knowledge is abundant, and we're confident you'll be nothing short of impressed with their expertise and professionalism. When you love your job, it shows: the enthusiasm and energy our design team has harnessed will bring out the best in your project. Make CAP Carpet & Flooring your first stop when considering any type of home improvement project- we are happy to help you every single step of the way.

Basement remodel

Sethbennphoto

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Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with carpet, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Shorewood, IL Project

Matrix Home Solutions

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets and white benchtop.

Washington Square Loft

Michele Plachter Design

Andrea Cipriani Mecchi
This is an example of an industrial seated home bar in Philadelphia with wood benchtops, brown floor, no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Hangar Bar

Lauren Nicole Designs

D Randolph Foulds Photography
Industrial seated home bar in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, dark hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

Wildwood Lower Level Playroom Transformation

Dill-Thebeau Design Company

Playroom transformation into Bar. Cori Nations Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley seated home bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and linoleum floors.

Condo Transformation Inspired by Art

Interior Trends Inc. Design & Remodeling

This space used to be the existing kitchen. We were able to rearrange the cabinets and add in some new cabinets to create this bar. The front of the curved bar is copper with a patina technique. Two colors of concrete countertops were used for the bar area to pick up on the color of the stacked stone veneer we used as the backsplash. The floating shelves have LED lighting underneath. Illuminated open cabinets await new collections! We also installed a climate controlled wine cellar. Photo courtesy of Fred Lassman

California Coastal Contemporary

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Photography by: Grey Crawford
Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Seated 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.