Finished basement with deluxe wet bar leads out to pool deck with wall of sliding glass doors.

Summit, NJ

Edited Style

Christopher Delaney

State of the art kitchen and luxury bath remodel

User

Mark Mahan

Lake House dry bar renovation

Phase One Design

Phase One took this cramped, dated lake house into a flowing, open space to maximize highly trafficked areas and provide a better sense of togetherness. Upon discovering a master bathroom leak, we also updated the bathroom giving it a sensible and functional lift in style.

Inset cabinetry

Kitchens By Torrone

Maple Grove Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Since this home is on a lakefront, we wanted to keep the theme going throughout this space! We did two-tone cabinetry for this wet bar and incorporated earthy elements with the leather barstools and a marble chevron backsplash.

BAR AREA- DINING ROOM PASS-THROUGH

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

The bar is easily accessible from both the kitchen and dining room. A stainless steel shelf suspended with industrial wires, echoing kitchen pendant lights, with polished underside holds wine glasses conveniently above the white quartz counter top. Photo by Lauren Hagerstrom

Dr. Lee Tackett & Dr. Shannon Case - Clarksville Reno

Design Actually, LLC

Wine Refrigerator and Ice Maker

Gayler Design Build

A wine refrigerator and ice maker make entertaining a breeze.

New Projects

Timberline Kitchen & Bath , Inc.

Keeping the charm

Liv 4 Design Inc.

Garpa Co

GARPA CO. House of Natural Stone

Mill Pond Road

Betsy Bassett Interiors

REFRIGERATOR, BAR, PANTRIES

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

A large double-door Sub-Zero stainless steel refrigerator is easily accessible for both kitchen use and outdoor entertaining. Two wine refrigerators keep temperatures perfect for different types of wine. The bar is open to the dining room for ease of use in both rooms; it is also convenient to the outdoor deck. The large pantries have roll-out shelves for ease of use. Photo by Lauren Hagerstrom

SENDERO 2 HOUSE

OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

hill country contemporary house designed by oscar e flores design studio in cordillera ranch on a 14 acre property

Higel House

Renaissance Design Studio

Wet Bar ~ custom cabinetry by Wood Mode Designer: Missi Bart

Modern Kitchen Design

Johker Design

Warm Open Space in the works for this beautiful midcentury renovation.

Timeless Kitchen Renovation

Evergreen Building Group, LLC.

An elegant wet bar creates additional workspace and storage just off the main kitchen.

French Country Character

TruKitchens

In this kitchen bar area, another workspace has been laid out to maximize the space’s hosting potential. This cozy corner features a large worktable, marble countertop, undermount sink, large wine refrigerator, and ample upper and lower cabinetry. Custom vintage-inspired mirrored cabinetry doors are a beautiful design moment bringing sparkle into the space. Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets, Countertops: Grothouse, Great Lakes Granite, Range Hood: Raw Urth, Builder: Ron Wassenaar, Interior Designer: Diane Hasso Studios, Photography: Ashley Avila Photography

Virginia Elegance

Phil Kean Design Group

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Splashback and Brown Floor

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.