Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Suburban Sababa

Studio Dearborn

A young family moving from NYC tackled a makeover of their young colonial revival home to make it feel more personal. The kitchen area was quite spacious but needed a facelift and a banquette for breakfast. Painted cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Light Pewter is balanced by Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor on the island. Mixed metals on the lighting by Allied Maker, faucets and hardware and custom tile by Pratt and Larson make the space feel organic and personal. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Navesink River Home

Ginny Capo

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

Brian Covington
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Blue and Beautiful Bar

Haute Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

Brian Covington
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, red splashback, medium hardwood floors, quartzite benchtops, brick splashback and brown floor.

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.

Luxury Interior Renovation

District Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Calgary with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brian Covington
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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

Finished Basements Plus

Finished Basement with Bar and Wine Room in Northville, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Timeless and Functional Transformation

Cabinet Joint

This timeless and functional kitchen is full of custom cabinets, large appliance panels, and even a stylish and functional ladder. Outfitted with a scullery, a drink station, and a mudroom, this transformation put a spin on the classics in their bright, modern kitchen flip. With time-traveling pieces like a functional sliding ladder for out-of-reach storage and a drink station reminiscent of an old-fashioned hotel bar, it takes accent pieces like geometric pendant lighting to return us to the modern day.

Manhattan Blues

RemodelUp, Inc.

Wet bar with Perlick Beer Dispenser and U-line beverage. Brizo faucet and Caesarstone counter top
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Blue and Beautiful Bar

Haute Designs

Countertop is Pental Misterio with eased edge.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets

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.