Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Rustic Home Wet Bar in Runnells, Iowa

StarMark Cabinetry

Designer Sarah Wolfgang specified StarMark Cabinetry’s Bridgeport door style in Rustic Alder finished in Toffee. The island to this bar is a custom made natural wood piece and makes the bar a rustic masterpiece.

Elegant Backyard Escape

Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in New Orleans with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Zimmerman Kitchen

Just 4 You, LLC

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

green laker residence 1

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sam van fleet
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Upper Whitefish

Liv4 Architecture

This rustic log home features many log details throughout. From the stunning log trusses and columns to the beautiful split log bar. The large Great Room features a grand stone fireplace.

Petrie Terrace Residence

Room By Room

Large traditional single-wall home bar in Brisbane with no sink, light wood cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Parade of Homes Spring 2016

Kariel Staging & Decor

Design ideas for a traditional home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and carpet.

Little Canada - Traditional Lower Level Finish

Michels Homes

Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with carpet, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and no sink.

Lakeshore Avenue Residence

Kelley Flynn Interior Design

Photographer: Drew Kelly
Photo of a traditional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with white splashback, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Remodeling Projects

Better Remodeling of Georgia

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Captivating Colonial

LeBlanc Design

Basement Lounge, Michael J Lee Photography
Design ideas for a traditional seated home bar in Boston with bamboo floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Weston Kitchen

Carriagetown Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback and light hardwood floors.

Wine Rack

East End Country Kitchens

Wine Rack & Cabinetry by East End Country Kitchens Photo by http://www.TonyLopezPhoto.com

Wet Bars

Kitchens and Baths by Cardigan

Photo of a traditional wet bar in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Rustic Home Wet Bar in Runnells, Iowa

StarMark Cabinetry

2012 Street of Dreams ("Montauk")

The WhiteHouse Collection

Winner of "Best Interior Design Professional's Choice" and "Best Craftsmanship Professional's Choice". Custom design and interior design by The WhiteHouse Collection. Furnishings by Paul Schatz Furniture. Photography by Blackstone Edge Studios.

Home Theater - Bar

J E Home Remodeling

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

River Road Home

Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.

Pool House Interior
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Portfolio

Cabinets By Lindell

Dura Supreme
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, travertine floors and beige floor.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood 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.