Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lower Level w/ Custom Wet Bar - Exton, PA

I.M. Contracting, Ltd.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Wine / Bar / Wine Cellar Inspiration

RVP Photography

Ross Van Pelt / RVP Photography
Eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Cincinnati with concrete floors, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Presley Rd Timbered Shop

Shelter Associates

Along with hunting, both homeowners enjoy the sport of fly-fishing. As such, this seated-height island is intended to serve as a fly-tying station. We anticipate this counter will also serve to extend the hors d’oeuvre and drinks counter from the small kitchenette behind, as this is the perfect space for entertaining all the family and friends! Photo by Joel Riner Photography

Contemporary, Elegant Kitchen

JACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENS

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The RES

W. Phillips Company

The maple top rounds out this upstairs space. Who doesn't want a bar upstairs too?
Mid-sized country u-shaped home bar in Burlington with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Hills House

Laura Burton Interiors

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped home bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen | Rutt Cabinetry | Metro Cabinet Company

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

This open concept modern kitchen features an oversized t-shaped island that seats 6 along with a wet bar area and dining nook. Customization include glass front cabinet doors, pull-outs for beverages, and convenient drawer dividers. DOOR: Vicenza (perimeter) | Lucerne (island, wet bar) WOOD SPECIES: Paint Grade (perimeter) | Tineo w/ horizontal grain match (island, wet bar) FINISH: Sparkling White High-Gloss Acrylic (perimeter) | Natural Stain High-Gloss Acrylic (island, wet bar) design by Metro Cabinet Company | photos by EMRC

Old West Saloon

Dombeck Custom Cabinets, LLC

This bar area is designed to give the feel of the Old West to the space. Oak construction with distressing and antiquing applied to the cabinets and bar. Reclaimed materials were used for the floor and room finish. Sit down at the bar and enjoy a good Whiskey. "Six Shooters" have to be checked at the door please.

Elmhurst Basement Project

Synergy Builders Inc.

Basement featuring open layout, bar, and kids play room along with a full bath.
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with carpet, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Traditional Home Bar

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback and beige floor.

RiverLife2

Julie Graf, One of a Kind Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

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Collective Design

Country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, brown splashback, concrete floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar

Imagine Home Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Basement Design and Remodeling-- Hawthorn Woods, Il

Design First Builders

Kitchen Design and Remodeling-- Bloomingdale, Ill http://www.askdesignfirst.com All Design and Remodeling by DESIGNfirst Builders of Itasca, Il. Photography by Anne Klemmer.

Bar Sink and Small Refrigerator Tucked Under Stairs

Denise Quade Design

Under the stairs a bar sink and 15" dishwasher was incorporated. The perfect spot for the bartender to mix drinks and to load and unload the dishwasher.

Reclaimed Wood!

Totally Floored Inc.

Expansive country u-shaped seated home bar in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wood Tones for a Cozy & Functional Remodel

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This wood-tones Mission style kitchen and bar were designed for storage, functionality, and family time!
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, linoleum floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Home Bar in Nantucket

J. Graham Goldsmith Architects

Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional Rustic Family Retreat Home

B.L. Rieke Custom Home Builders

This comfortable, yet gorgeous, family home combines top quality building and technological features with all of the elements a growing family needs. Between the plentiful, made-for-them custom features, and a spacious, open floorplan, this family can relax and enjoy living in their beautiful dream home for years to come. Photos by Thompson Photography

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood 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.