A step back for a better view of this stunning wine room...with Copenhagen granite countertops and contrasting Diamante Midtown Brown glass mosaic tile backsplash, beautiful hardwood floor. What a great feature for entertaining.

Wayne The client purchased a beautiful Georgian style house but wanted to make the home decor more transitional. We mixed traditional with more clean transitional furniture and accessories to achieve a clean look. Stairs railings and carpet were updated, new furniture, new transitional lighting and all new granite countertops were changed.

Saddleback Residence

Aspect Design Build

Pool House

R LUCAS Construction and Design

Wood topped bar brings natural beauty indoors.

Plymouth, MN | Basement Bar

Franklin Builders

Basement Bar with Wood Flooring and a Stone Accent Wall

Worthington Design & Remodeling

Cabinetry in a Mink finish was used for the bar cabinets and media built-ins. Ledge stone was used for the bar backsplash, bar wall and fireplace surround to create consistency throughout the basement. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Bertch Kitchen Cabinetry

Woodhill Supply, Inc.

Novi Basement - Design & Build

phoenix photographic

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.

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

A view from the entertainment area overlooking the Irish inspired bar and game table area. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Basement Wet Bar

FBC Remodel

The wet bar provides plenty of storage for wine and other barware. Wood floors bring warmth to the space. The domed ceiling over the bar creates drama in the space. ©Finished Basement Company

DJF Builders

Absolute Stone Corporation

Photography by Jed Gammon. Countertops by Absolute Stone Corporation. Home done by DJF Builders, Inc.

Gilbert - Full Interior Remodel

Elton R Construction

The counter top and backsplash are Carrara Marble. The cabinets are in a colonial style done by palmer woodworks. The floor time is honed limestone and honed Toledo Gray by Decostone.

Wood panel basement bar with a back bar mirror and glass shelves

Family Room Bar - Texas Escape

Schultz Building Inc

Deephaven Nantucket Remodel

Boyer Building Corporation

Lower level entertainment space: Great walnut bar with authentic elbow rest. Nautical copper lights.

Galley 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.