Creekside Main Level Addition and Remodel

MA Peterson met all the homeowner’s entertaining needs, which included a much-desired area for bar serving that opened up to the newly-added circular four-season porch. Having one location for food and drink staging was a priority for our entertaining couple, and using the transition space between the existing mudroom and kitchen granted perfect access to the prep area nearby. With refrigeration and a beverage center, it’s a great space to host a bartender during an event or to use daily as a cozy spot. The room was created to stand out, and it does just that. The existing stone from the exterior of the home was brought indoors as the surround for the serving bar, giving the perfect rustic pub room feel. The cabinets were stained a dark cherry to match the stain found throughout the house, and Rembrandt glass mosaic tile was added to break up the darker hues. The white bead board ceiling behind the stone wall was lowered and a unique Milton Road pendant, perfectly setting the mood to give it that pub room touch. Susan Gilmore Photography

Traditional Kitchen

Ed Lank Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Fenton Home 5

Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

WL Bars

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and grey benchtop.

Cambria Galloway and Cambria Canongate Kitchen

Creative Surfaces Countertops & Tile

When this homeowner remodeled and added onto their existing home, they moved in with mom. It was a project that took several months. Lots of decision to make and so many options. With small children in the home, they specifically wanted virtually maintenance-free countertops. But what product and what design. Learning that Cambria was made in their home state of Minnesota, the product decision was easy. Not able to zero in on just one design for their whole home, they opted to use several designs beginning with Cambria Galloway quartz on the combination kitchen island that include wood and quartz; accented by Cambria Canongate on the perimeter cabinets. In the family room you'll find a large u-shaped wet bar with Cambria Sheffield countertops. If you wander the basement for some entertainment, you'll find a wine cellar with Cambria Blackwood and the master bathroom vanity showcases Cambria Darlington.

PLANDOME RESIDENCE INTERIORS

ss.mm design

Traditional single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors and grey floor.

PLANDOME RESIDENCE INTERIORS

ss.mm design

This is an example of a traditional single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Selkirk - Traditional Elegance

Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.

Designed by Beyond Beige www.beyondbeige.com Ph: 604-876-.3800 Randal Kurt Photography The Living Lab Furniture
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Edina Basement Remodel

Kurt Baum Architects

Jenny Terrell; SpaceCrafting Photography
Photo of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and ceramic floors.

Complete basement finishing--Blaine, Minnesota

BC Projects, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Lakeside Casual

Glas Associates

A home bar with a curved island and a medium wood finish Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Traditional home bar in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Lily Otte
Photo of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and raised-panel cabinets.

Bar

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and ceramic floors.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Carolina In Home Flooring & Design Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Custom Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo: © wlinteriors.us / Julian Buitrago
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home bar in New York with ceramic floors.

Parade 2011

Schwingle Builders

This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and grey splashback.

South Dakota Riverfront Home

Wood Specialties, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional home bar in Omaha with ceramic floors.

Hobe Sound

QC Cabinets

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Whiskey Bar w/Color Changing Lights

DCI Custom Woodworks

Whiskey bar with remote controlled color changing lights embedded in the shelves. Cabinets have adjustable shelves and pull out drawers. Space for wine fridge and hangers for wine glasses.

Shirk

Classic Bars

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and grey benchtop.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic Floors

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.