This is an example of a traditional home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

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

Finished Basements Plus

Inspiration for 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.

Traditional Fort Langley Custom Home

Narrow Gate Developments

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Navy and Marble Bespoke Basement Bar

Artistic Kitchens - Kristi Hodson

With a bar this fabulous in your own basement, who’d want to go out? It features two under counter refrigerators to keep cold beverages handy, a dishwasher so you don’t need to run glassware up and down the stairs, a glass rinsing faucet, and a microwave perfect for movie night popcorn. The navy blue cabinets, Carrara marble, brass hardware, and dark herringbone floors make it feel more like a luxury hotel bar than a basement. A lighted open top section in the wall cabinets displays decorative treasures while a base cabinet cleverly conceals utilities. I loved working on this project for some dear friends, and collaborated with their favorite contractor, Mastr-Jay Renovations, to pull this off.

University Park Home Remodel

HRS BUILD

Cocktail Bar area with cabinet and storage space. Great for entertaining!
Small traditional l-shaped bar cart in Dallas with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Legend in the Prairie

Nathan Homes LLC

Photo of a traditional wet bar in Omaha with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, red floor and white benchtop.

ELEGANT EASTON

Gemini Design Group LLC

Historic renovation- Joined parlor and kitchen to create one giant kitchen with access to new Solarium on the back of the house. Panel ready, built in appliances including Thermdor Fridge, Miele coffee center wtih pull out table, xo panel ready bar french door bar fridge and panel ready dishwasher. Custom oak hood made from old wood in the house to match aged trim. This is a cook's kitchen with everything a chef would want. The key was angling the sink to allow for all the wishes of the Client.

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

Ravenswood: Paulina

Lugbill Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.

Cambridge Chateau - Burnaby Renovation

JDL Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a 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.

Home Golf Simulator

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

A custom home golf simulator and bar designed for a golf fan.
Photo of a large traditional seated home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, green floor and white benchtop.

Wet bar

DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and black benchtop.

Ravenswood: Paulina

Lugbill Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Legend in the Prairie

Nathan Homes LLC

Design ideas for a traditional wet bar in Omaha with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Comfort Cordillera Ranch Home - European Oak Flooring

WoodCo

Inspiration for a large traditional galley wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, brick floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

3D Skizzen

Roomy Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home bar in Munich with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Finished Basement with Bar and Wine Room in Northville, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Coastal Home Whole House Renovation

Benson Homes LLC

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue benchtop, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Tailored Classic in La Costa

Lori Ramsay Design

This small dining area has a large built in china cabinet with a tv and bar. At 8' wide by 8' tall it stores a lot beautifully.
Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown 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.