This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Bar

Design Studio for Cabinetry

Chocolate chestnut cherry dark cabinetry for the bar in a large open entertainment space with a pool table. Glass doors, large crown molding, wood bar top with granite accents in working areas.

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Comfort Flooring

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home bar in Other with dark wood cabinets and vinyl floors.

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Highrock Design.Build.Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops and ceramic floors.

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Larny Mack
Traditional home bar in San Diego.

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Brian Burke Homes

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Photo of a large traditional home bar in Perth.

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Finished Basements Plus

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This is an example of a traditional home bar in Detroit with granite benchtops, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

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Jocelyn Privett

Full custom bar by C&W Custom Woodworking with a stained and glazed custom color finish. All lower level trim details were designed by C&W Custom Woodworking

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Good Star Homes

Large traditional home bar in DC Metro.

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Neal's Design Remodel

English-style pub that Her Majesty would be proud of. An authentic bar (straight from England) was the starting point for the design, then the areas beyond that include several vignette-style sitting areas, a den with a rustic fireplace, a wine cellar, a kitchenette, two bathrooms, an even a hidden home gym. Neal's Design Remodel

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Hartman Homes

Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

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IMPROVE or MOVE

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

At-home bar

Creation Cabinetry

This photo shows off the living room aspect of the project, as you can see the leather couch and chair that call this gorgeous room home.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

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The Design Build Company

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sunfish Lake

Kieran J. Liebl, Royal Oaks Design, Inc. MN

Inspiration for a traditional home bar in Minneapolis.

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WL Bars & Interiors

Photo of a traditional home bar in New York.

Mantoloking Project

Custom Woodworking Cabinetry & Design LLC

Inspiration for a traditional home bar in New York.

Country French

H.G. McCullough Designers

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with wood benchtops, carpet and medium wood cabinets.

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Design in the city

Inspiration for a traditional home bar in Charlotte.

Traditional 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.

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Hewes and Company

This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.