Designed by Aaron Mauk of Mauk Cabinets by Design in Tipp City, OH. Photos by Shelley Schilperoot of Roots Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home bar in Other.

Modern Farm Kitchen

Ammirato Construction, Inc.

Virtual Imagery 360 Photography
Inspiration for a traditional home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets.

GAME FACE

Kelly Scanlon Interior Design

An otherwise unremarkable lower level is now a layered, multifunctional room including a place to play, watch, sleep, and drink. Our client didn’t want light, bright, airy grey and white - PASS! She wanted established, lived-in, stories to tell, more to make, and endless interest. So we put in true French Oak planks stained in a tobacco tone, dressed the walls in gold rivets and black hemp paper, and filled them with vintage art and lighting. We added a bar, sleeper sofa of dreams, and wrapped a drink ledge around the room so players can easily free up their hands to line up their next shot or elbow bump a teammate for encouragement! Soapstone, aged brass, blackened steel, antiqued mirrors, distressed woods and vintage inspired textiles are all at home in this story - GAME ON! Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment). Overall, a WIN-WIN!

Timeless Traditional

REFINED LLC

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback and black benchtop.

Groveland Remodel

Acadia Craft

Traditional single-wall home bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets and white cabinets.

A little bit of bling

Bella Life Style

This metallic gold drink trolley and accessories add a luxe contrast to this dark blue wall. A display such as this is a functional and stylish addition to a formal dining room.

Weekapaug Home

Anthony Crisafulli Photography

New Prague Basement

B2 Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Fig Tree Pocket Residence

Ivy + Piper Pty Ltd

Home Bar
Inspiration for a traditional home bar in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Piney Point Whole-House Remodel

MMI Design

Traditional home bar in Houston.

Navesink River Home

Ginny Capo

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Hamptons Home

HoneyBee Designz

Butler Pabtry
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Washington, DC

Liz Levin Interiors

Butler's pantry/bar makeover using existing millwork and cabinetry. High gloss finish, wallpaper, marble countertops and refinished floors.
Photo of a traditional home bar in DC Metro.

Old World Charm

Soko Design

Design ideas for a traditional home bar in Los Angeles.

Cambridge Chateau - Burnaby Renovation

JDL Homes Vancouver

Small traditional galley wet bar in Vancouver with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Study ft. Hidden Bar

Keryn Stokes

Underneath the bar is where liquors are stored for easy access. The detail of the bead board back-panel truly brings the classic touches of traditional style to the next level in this wet bar. The built-in bar features three shelves for glassware, six drawers for miscellaneous items, an integrated sink, and a hidden granite counter-top. It also boasts LED dimming light strips. Photo Credit: Keryn Stokes Editing Credit: Dan Koczera Installation: Rick Fifield

Flooring by Grain & Groove

Grain & Groove

BOEN Oak Blue Moon Fashion Collection Grain & Groove
Design ideas for a traditional home bar in Other.

Singing the Blues Wet Bar

Top’s Appliances and Cabinetry, LLC

The Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry and Sub-Zero Appliances complement the elegance of this traditional in home wet bar. The Tiffany Recessed Cabinet Doors are finished in a Navy Vintage Opaque. The Glass Door option brings a certain distinction to the room. The copper pull knobs and wire mesh inserts accents add elegance and style to this space. Pair that with the undercounter Sub-Zero Refrigerator & Wine Cooler, plus the Kitchen Aid Ice Maker and you have the perfect setting for entertaining. The undercounter lighting reflects beautifuly on the Alpine Mist white Caesarstone Quartz countertops. The perfect add to any home. Photo by Gage Seaux

Cherokee Blvd. - Hutch

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops and white splashback.

Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Buckminster Green LLC

Courtney Apple - photo J Thom - design
Inspiration for a traditional home bar in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Traditional Blue Home Bar Design Ideas

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.