Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.
Inspiration for a large country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Toluca Lake

InHance

This home was fully remodeled with a cape cod feel including the interior, exterior, driveway, backyard and pool. We added beautiful moulding and wainscoting throughout and finished the home with chrome and black finishes. Our floor plan design opened up a ton of space in the master en suite for a stunning bath/shower combo, entryway, kitchen, and laundry room. We also converted the pool shed to a billiard room and wet bar.

Lang Builders Flooring Project

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 Bar

Western Custom Cabinetry

Black Onyx Basement Bar.
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Cincinnati with medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

SJC Dramatic Remodel

Orange Coast Interior Design

SJC Dramatic Remodel
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets and black cabinets.

The American Dream

MW Design Workshop

Hand-finished bar foot-rail, we took brand new hardware and aged and antiqued it to look as though it came straight out of a bar from the 1860's. Matches the aesthetic of the rustic entertainment room. Photograhpy by BlackStone Edge.

Timberwolf Wet Bar

Fashion Par Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Custom Basement Renovation

Boyce Design + Build

This expansive custom finished basement in Milton is a true extension of the upstairs living area and includes an elegant and multifunctional open concept design with plenty of space for entertaining and relaxing. The seamless transition between the living room, billiard room and kitchen and bar area promotes an inviting atmosphere between the designated spaces and allows for family and friends to socialize while enjoying different activities.

Vintage Bar

Craft and Trade Renovations LLC

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Basement Transformation

La Bella Casa Interior Designs

This 1600+ square foot basement was a diamond in the rough. We were tasked with keeping farmhouse elements in the design plan while implementing industrial elements. The client requested the space include a gym, ample seating and viewing area for movies, a full bar , banquette seating as well as area for their gaming tables - shuffleboard, pool table and ping pong. By shifting two support columns we were able to bury one in the powder room wall and implement two in the custom design of the bar. Custom finishes are provided throughout the space to complete this entertainers dream.

3042 Fairway Circle

FBC Remodel

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sunshine Beach

Popham Interiors

Design ideas for a large tropical galley seated home bar in Sunshine Coast with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

2018 Auburn Basement Remodel

Otero Signature Homes

This is an example of 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 Transitional Custom Home

Webber Development & Construction

Rustic White Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, red floor and brown benchtop.

Dock Bar

Mike's Custom Cabinets and Countertops

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and wood benchtops.

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

Leroux

1685 Kitchen Design Studio

Large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Exotic Blue Bahia Granite Bar

Atlas Granite Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern seated home bar in Calgary with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

The Uplands

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

Photographer: Calgary Photos Builder: www.timberstoneproperties.ca
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback and slate floors.

Elevated Modern Farmhouse

InHance

Photo of a country galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black 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.