Home built and designed by Divine Custom Homes Photos by Spacecrafting
Photo of a country u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, dark wood cabinets, concrete floors and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with carpet, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, beige floor and black benchtop.

African Wenge and Metal

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

CONTEMPORARY WINE CELLAR AND BAR WITH GLASS AND CHROME. STAINLESS STEEL BAR AND WINE RACKS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SEXY DESIGN
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with glass benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and black cabinets.

Desert Contemporary Residence

Design Directives, LLC

Contemporary desert home with natural materials. Wood, stone and copper elements throughout the house. Floors are vein-cut travertine, walls are stacked stone or drywall with hand-painted faux finish. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Showplace Cabinets - Living Room

Showplace Cabinetry

Door style: Covington | Species: Lyptus | Finish: Distressed Truffle with Ebony glaze The lower-level rec room is anchored by this beautiful bar created entirely with Showplace Lyptus. The soaring creation above the bar is a creative stacking of multiple Showplace moldings and components. The paneling is also created with Showplace Lyptus. Note the many beautiful and functional details, like the criss-cross wine rack, the corbels, and the fluted columns -- all in lovely and expressive Lyptus. Learn more about Showplace and our commitment to environmental excellence: http://www.showplacewood.com/Home/envpol/SWP.envpol.html

A New Take on Entertaining

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen - South Charlotte

Tailored Designs

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ann Arbor Residence

Young & Young Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rexford Drive

Michele Bohbot Design and Architecture

Contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bar

R|House Design Build

Custom garage door style liquor cabinet and concrete sink.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

WATERWAY INTRACOASTAL HOME

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Park Manor

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Custom Design - Bar - New American Home 2015

Blue Heron

Expansive contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Las Vegas with granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

African Wenge and Metal

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

CONTEMPORARY WINE CELLAR AND BAR WITH GLASS AND CHROME. STAINLESS STEEL BAR AND WINE RACKS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SEXY DESIGN
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with dark hardwood floors, glass benchtops, white splashback, brown floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Below Buchanan

Ventures Design

Below Buchanan is a basement renovation that feels as light and welcoming as one of our outdoor living spaces. The project is full of unique details, custom woodworking, built-in storage, and gorgeous fixtures. Custom carpentry is everywhere, from the built-in storage cabinets and molding to the private booth, the bar cabinetry, and the fireplace lounge. Creating this bright, airy atmosphere was no small challenge, considering the lack of natural light and spatial restrictions. A color pallet of white opened up the space with wood, leather, and brass accents bringing warmth and balance. The finished basement features three primary spaces: the bar and lounge, a home gym, and a bathroom, as well as additional storage space. As seen in the before image, a double row of support pillars runs through the center of the space dictating the long, narrow design of the bar and lounge. Building a custom dining area with booth seating was a clever way to save space. The booth is built into the dividing wall, nestled between the support beams. The same is true for the built-in storage cabinet. It utilizes a space between the support pillars that would otherwise have been wasted. The small details are as significant as the larger ones in this design. The built-in storage and bar cabinetry are all finished with brass handle pulls, to match the light fixtures, faucets, and bar shelving. White marble counters for the bar, bathroom, and dining table bring a hint of Hollywood glamour. White brick appears in the fireplace and back bar. To keep the space feeling as lofty as possible, the exposed ceilings are painted black with segments of drop ceilings accented by a wide wood molding, a nod to the appearance of exposed beams. Every detail is thoughtfully chosen right down from the cable railing on the staircase to the wood paneling behind the booth, and wrapping the bar.

Big Cedar Lake House

Barenz Builders

Country u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and brown floor.

Timeless Traditional Lake House

Lowell Custom Homes

Home bar features stone counter with waterfall edge
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Walnut Kitchen

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, white benchtop, mirror splashback and grey floor.

Floating on Glass, In Glass

VintageView

This two story wine cellar is separated by a glass floor, with metal frames attached direct to it. Crazy cool ingenuity on this one. Fully climate controlled. Holds 912 bottles.

Living Room built-in Bar

The Renowned Group

Cambria Britannica matte quartz backsplash and countertop that match the Countertops and backsplashes featured in the kitchen. The shells were also custom matched to the Du Chateau Danbe Hardwood Floors.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas

A 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 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 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 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.