Penza Bailey Architects was contacted to update the main house to suit the next generation of owners, and also expand and renovate the guest apartment. The renovations included a new mudroom and playroom to accommodate the couple and their three very active boys, creating workstations for the boys’ various activities, and renovating several bathrooms. The awkwardly tall vaulted ceilings in the existing great room and dining room were scaled down with lowered tray ceilings, and a new fireplace focal point wall was incorporated in the great room. In addition to the renovations to the focal point of the home, the Owner’s pride and joy includes the new billiard room, transformed from an underutilized living room. The main feature is a full wall of custom cabinetry that hides an electronically secure liquor display that rises out of the cabinet at the push of an iPhone button. In an unexpected request, a new grilling area was designed to accommodate the owner’s gas grill, charcoal grill and smoker for more cooking and entertaining options. This home is definitely ready to accommodate a new generation of hosting social gatherings. Mitch Allen Photography

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

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.

Kentfield Traditional Elegance

PatriARCH Architecture

Mid-sized traditional wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Owls Nest | Greenville, DE

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography Dewson Construction
Mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Riverbend Guest House

Jarrett Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Finished Basement with Bar, Bathroom and Living Room in New Hudson, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

New Home construction

Berninger Designs, LLC

Photo of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Bluff Reno

MJM Interiors, Inc.

photo by Nicole Serradimigni
This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Point

Costello Fine Homes

A custom built-in single wall wet bar. All counter tops and wine storage are chestnut. The cabinets are shaker style with a blue finish to them. This picture provides a closer look at our chestnut counter tops.

Sunset Boulevard

Shannon Crain

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

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

HMS Kitchen Remodel

LB Designs

Adjacent to the kitchen is the wine cooler and bar with cabinetry flowing into the pantry area. Photo by Jason Brooks - cameraeyephoto.com
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Riverdale Project

Two Birds Design

The warmth from the brass against the cool toned cabinets and marble gives this galley kitchen what it needs to stand out from the rest.
Photo of a traditional home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white benchtop, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Timeless Custom Home Design

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Waxhaw/Marvin, Colorful Interiors -Mixing antiques with new furniture

Leslie Williams Interior Design

Here is a peek into the powder room where the wallpaper is hotpink with teal medallions. This continues our pop of color that our client loves! The vanity was painted the same teal blue as the butler pantry.

King City 2 Project

Dellfina Homes

Servery. Swinging door/butler into dining room. also walks into walk in pantry, kitchen and mudroom
This is an example of a small traditional galley home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Villa di Bellezza

Helmet House Construction

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Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Grand Millenial in Quail Creek

Alicia Zupan Designs

Butler's Pantry with decorative brass shelf railing and decorative marble mosaic backsplash. Built in Refrigerator drawers and coffee bar.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets

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.