New Home Construction in Manakin-Sabot, VA

A gorgeous new wet bar for a modern farmhouse new construction home.

This was an outdated kitchen that lacked function. It was an U-shape with a small island and the refrigerator was out of the kitchen. We duplicated the beam in the family room when we opened the kitchen. Because the home is on the water, with lots of windows we decided to get a brushed finish on the granite to minimize glare. Another feature in this kitchen is the under cabinet and toekick lighting for safety, since the kitchen footprint was dramatically changed. Added a bar area with an undermount sink and dual temperature, lockable wine cooler. We added a 12 foot center opening slider in the family room and extended the deck.

Fox Street - 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Home bar features floating shelves, stained knotty alder cabinetry, wine room, and tile backsplash!

Plymouth, MN | Basement Bar

Franklin Builders

Inndale Drive

FBC Remodel

A balance of modern finishes with a traditional feel. The asymmetrical design makes this walk up bar aesthetically pleasing. ©Finished Basement Company.

Mark Residence

Z+ Interiors

Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography

Contemporary Home

WSM Craft

Entertaining Ease

Signature Custom Homes

A few years back we had the opportunity to take on this custom traditional transitional ranch style project in Auburn. This home has so many exciting traits we are excited for you to see; a large open kitchen with TWO island and custom in house lighting design, solid surfaces in kitchen and bathrooms, a media/bar room, detailed and painted interior millwork, exercise room, children's wing for their bedrooms and own garage, and a large outdoor living space with a kitchen. The design process was extensive with several different materials mixed together.

Trend Setting Wet Bar

KBF by Audi Contractors

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Beautiful Spaces

Rocky Mountain Tile & Stone

12 x 24 metallic wall tile makes a great back drop for these wine racks. Tile Installation by Rocky Mountain Tile and Stone. Photo by A. Sjostrom

Bar

Platinum Design Build

The Yorkshire

Nathan Homes LLC

Basement Finishing in Clarksburg, MD

BasementRemodeling.com

A very nice and simple combination of lower dark cabinetry and white countertop.

Lake Shore Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Wet bar with custom alder cabinetry, quartz countertop, undermount sink, and subway tile backsplash. Ryan Hainey

Redwoods Manor

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

photography: Paul Grdina

Wine Bar - Gaithersburg, MD

Kathy Tufts Beyond Design, Inc.

This mini wine-bar replaces a dated builder-installed computer desk. Dual temperature control under refrigerator cools soft drinks on the left side and wine on the right. Multi-color 4 in. x 4 in diagonal tile backsplash. Giallo granite counter top and light maple cabinets.

Basement bar

Plymouth, MN | Basement Bar

Franklin Builders

kitchen in Whitehouse Station

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

This kitchen in Whitehouse Station has glazed off white cabinets, and a distressed green-gray island. Touches of modern and touches of rustic are combined to create a warm, cozy family space.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Porcelain Splashback

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.