Dickson, TN Porch/Garage/In Law Suite Addition

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
This is an example of a small transitional galley home bar in Nashville with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Alydar

Lauren Nicole Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Beach Style Home Bar

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Highland

Warmington & North

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Huntington Beach Living and Dining Room

Vision Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Study ft. Hidden Bar

Keryn Stokes

Upon opening the custom bi-fold doors, the bar is now on display for easy access. The built-in bar features three shelves for glassware, six drawers for miscellaneous items, an integrated sink, and a hidden granite counter-top. It also boasts LED dimming light strips. Photo Credit: Keryn Stokes Edit Credit: Dan Koczera Installation: Rick Fifield

Reclaimed and Painted Brick Creole Style

Wyrick Residential Design

Design ideas for a small single-wall home bar in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Refreshing Kitchen Facelift

Forward Design Build Remodel

The existing dining area and renovated kitchen are connected through a butler's pantry, giving the homeowner extra storage for barware and entertaining pieces. The cabinets, counters and backsplash were all refreshed to marry the kitchen and dining spaces.

Coffee bar

Just the Thing Decorating, Staging, and Windows

This was a cramped mom's desk that was a complete clutter catcher! Now it is beautiful and takes the pressure off of the adjacent kitchen by moving the coffee center here.

West Houston Luxury Living Space

Emily June Designs

This is an example of a transitional seated home bar in Houston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Encino, CA

Showcase Design•Build

Erica Bierman Request quote from Showcase Kitchens

Large Basement Remodel with Theater Room and Wetbar , Accokeek, MD

BasementRemodeling.com

A well-equipped bar. Here, a beverage fridge, sink, kegerator, ice maker and definitely enough storage for beverages and glasses.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Coastal Rustic Basement

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

The raised panel grey cabinets offer a nice contrast to the rustic shelves. A bead board backsplash and antique accessories add a hint of farmhouse charm.

Emigration Overlook

Creative Design Cabinetry

A modern update to this condo built in 1966 with a gorgeous view of Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake City. White conversion varnish finish on maple raised panel doors. Counter top is Brass Blue granite with mitered edge and large waterfall end. Walnut floating shelf. and under cabinet wine refrigerator.

Lower Level Family Room

Wauwatosa By Design

We built this cabinetry as a beverage & snack area. The hanging shelf is coordinated with the fireplace mantel. We tiled the backsplash with Carrera Marble Subway Tile.

Crème de la crème

Valerie Legras Atelier

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Transitional Modern Kitchen/Pantry/Wetbar Paxton

Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.

A wetbar with all amenities really makes a statement in this Traditional Modern home. Natural light from the open floorplan illuminates across the glass tile backsplash while recessed lighting from above enhances the clean lines of the cabinetry and countertop. #line #lighting #glasses #statement #naturallight #modernhome #theopen #modernhomes #naturallights #wetbar #amenities #floorplans #tiles #countertops #illuminate #recess #enhance #backsplash #illumination

Grey Quartz Wet Bar and Dining Area in West Chester Basement

MacLaren Kitchen and Bath

Design, Fabrication, Install & Photography By MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Designer: Mary Skurecki Wet Bar: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Reno door/drawer style with Carbide paint. Caesarstone Pebble Quartz Countertops with eased edge detail (By MacLaren). TV Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Orleans door style with Carbide paint. Shelving, drawers, and wood top to match the cabinetry with custom crown and base moulding. Guest Room/Bath: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with flush inset, Reno Style doors with Maple wood in Bedrock Stain. Custom vanity base in Full Overlay, Reno Style Drawer in Matching Maple with Bedrock Stain. Vanity Countertop is Everest Quartzite. Bench Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with flush inset, Reno Style doors/drawers with Carbide paint. Custom wood top to match base moulding and benches. Toy Storage Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Reno door style with Carbide paint. Open drawer storage with roll-out trays and custom floating shelves and base moulding.

Beautiful Studs-Out-Remodel

Big Bear Developers LLC

Family Room, Home Bar - Beautiful Studs-Out-Remodel in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. We gutted this house "to the studs," taking it down to its original floor plan. Drywall, insulation, flooring, tile, cabinetry, doors and windows, trim and base, plumbing, the roof, landscape, and ceiling fixtures were stripped away, leaving nothing but beams and unfinished flooring. Essentially, we demolished the home's interior to rebuild it from scratch.

Paseo Encinal Estate

Alder Construction Inc

Photos by Mark Menjivar
Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an integrated sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops and raised-panel cabinets.

White Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel 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.