Photo of a small transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

2020 Spring Parade - The Gateway - Grant, MN

Kootenia Homes and Remodeling

Design ideas for a transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, white floor and black benchtop.

Basement Bar

Slate Design & Remodel

This is an example of a small industrial u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Poliquin

Interior Exterior Designs Inc.

Custom Bar Leon Williams
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, copper benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Granite and Engineered Quartz Countertops

Great Lakes Granite Works

Yellow River granite bar top
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Modern Elegance

Simons Design Studio

Step down into this amazing bar area for the game and a drink. Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Photography: Revolution Photography & Design
Modern u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Luxury Home Bar Designs

Trim Tech Designs

Proof that dreaming big pays off!✨ We’re honored to have completed this breathtaking built-in bar for @o_van_someren in collaboration with @charlestonbuilding. Our finishing department sourced an exact color match to the @chanelofficial nail polish in the shade Vamp to achieve this stunning high gloss finish. We’re up for a challenge and want to make your dream home a reality. Take that first step and submit an inquiry through the link in our bio!

Kitchen Renovation

Joni Spear Interior Design

The pantry on the right was purchased at an architectural salvage warehouse and painted the same color as the new custom cabinets for a seamless transition.

Settlers Estate

Costa Homebuilders

This is an example of a country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sherbourne Circle

Morrone Interiors

This custom bar comes complete with custom shelving, white granite bar, wine fridge, custom cabinets, and modern chairs. Check out our Houzz profile for more modern inspiration.

Observatory Park Denver Wine Wall

VintageView

Mixing both wine racking styles and textures, this climate-controlled wine room holds 96 bottles in a wet bar area just off the kitchen. Total artistic style. David Lauer Photography

Buckeye Basements - Basement Over $100,000

NARI of Central Ohio

Basement remodel by Buckeye Basements, Inc.
Inspiration for a country galley seated home bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brick splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Basement Remodel

Barnes Custom Builders

This bar was added to a basement that was completely refinished. The client used fridge drawers, and a built-in wine fridge under the stairs.
Mid-sized galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Duck, NC - New Construction

Amy Hilliker Certified Designer-The Design Project

Photo of a large beach style seated home bar in Other with ceramic floors, beige floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback and black benchtop.

2018 Auburn Basement Remodel

Otero Signature Homes

Inspiration for a 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.

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

Wide open transitional home in Spring Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Old Hillsboro Building Company

Photo of a large country single-wall seated home bar in Nashville with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, white benchtop, travertine floors and brown floor.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

Large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Elegance Custom Home

J Marhofer Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.