Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Remodel Bar

HomeFront Interior Design

Greg Boll Photography © HomeFront
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Lodge by the Lake

Wade Weissmann Architecture

A rustic coffered ceiling composed of reclaimed wood.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and beige floor.

Bel Air Contemporary

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

Napa Valley Luxury Estate

CRC Builders, Inc.

Large industrial u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and concrete floors.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Phillip Crocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Highland Vista

Sun West Custom Homes LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas.

Central London Apartment

Sarah Fortescue

mjfstudio.com
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in London with wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Bar and Entertaining Area

Miklin Construction

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Martis Camp Lot 138

J & C Custom Cabinets Inc.

Photos courtesy © Martis Camp Realty, http://www.houzz.com/pro/shaunkingchef/martis-camp

Ridge Place

Hartman Homes

Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE

Pinetop Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Boise with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Stack stone Fireplace

Colorado Ceramic Tile, Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Lake Nona Home

Akers Custom Homes

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Orlando with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Inglenook Grove

Riverwood Homes of Colorado

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Colorado's Leading Luxury Interior Designer Awarded Best of Houzz 2015

CP Designs Colorado

A great escape for adult beverages and gaming table. Designed by CP Designs.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Basement Interiors- Potomac, MD

Studio 76, LLC

This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, open cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Custom Mullion Doors and Wine Rack

Colorado Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Wichita with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Basement and Master Bathroom

Nightingale Co.

Photo of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Philliip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

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.