Wine & Bar area at the Park Chateau.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet and grey floor.

Modern Makeover on the Mississippi

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

A newly retired couple had purchased their 1989 home because it offered everything they needed on one level. He loved that the house was right on the Mississippi River with access for docking a boat. She loved that there was two bedrooms on the Main Level, so when the grandkids came to stay, they had their own room. The dark, traditional style kitchen with wallpaper and coffered ceiling felt closed off from the adjacent Dining Room and Family Room. Although the island was large, there was no place for seating. We removed the peninsula and reconfigured the kitchen to create a more functional layout that includes 9-feet of 18-inch deep pantry cabinets The new island has seating for four and is orientated to the window that overlooks the back yard and river. Flat-paneled cabinets in a combination of horizontal wood and semi-gloss white paint add to the modern, updated look. A large format tile (24” x 24”) runs throughout the kitchen and into the adjacent rooms for a continuous, monolithic look.

wet bar in Ellicott City, MD

GloRem

U-shape bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Wet Bars

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

This amazing Custom Wet Bar was designed to fit in a 8 foot by 7 foot corner of the clients home in the open family room. This is the perfect size for the home and was designed to include everything you need to entertain family and friends.

S. Adams Street Basement Bar

BKC Kitchen and Bath

Contemporary basement bar with impressive curved cabinetry and countertop, glass showcase shelving, and a back-lit wall. Cabinetry: Crystal Cabinets, Springfield door style, Slate finish on maple. Design by: Paul Lintault, in partnership with Level Ground Enterprise. Photo by: Jennifer Cohen

Wilson Basement

Daylight Basement Company

2-level Open Bar
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

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.

Shooting Star 1

Sargent Schutt Photography

Sargent Schutt Photography
Photo of a country u-shaped wet bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

STARS Dream Lottery Home 2017 Bar

Adora Kitchens & Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Calgary with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Kitchens

Austin Homes and Remodeling

This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped wet bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

'21 New Home - North Oaks, MN

Lecy Bros Homes & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Custom Made Wet Bar

Easy Renovations

Coffered Ceiling Custom Made out of cabinetry trim Custom Kraft-Maid Cabinet Line Recessed light centered in each coffered ceiling square Mirrored glass backsplash to mimic bar High top bar side for elevated seating Granite countertop White granite under mount sink Champagne bronze faucet and hardware Built In style mini dishwasher (left of sink) Glass shelving over sink for liquor bottles

Bars

MILLIRON GRANITE & QUARTZ

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Photo of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

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.

open concept lake house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The lower level bar in this lakeside home hosts open shelving and great display space.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kapadia

Studio Ten Interior Design Ltd.

Photography by Tracey Ayton
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Christenbury Estates

Arteva Homes

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with brown cabinets.

Lower Level Wet Bar

Orren Pickell Building Group

Large beach style u-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, shiplap splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Minimalistic Sophistication in Pinecrest, FL

CURATED.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional Carved Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown 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.