Photo: R. Kimbrough Photograghy

Custom Colorado Lodge

User

Basement bar inspired by the bar from Cheers

Reach Island

McRoberts Interiors, Inc.

Captured To Sell

Clements

Dana Construction Company LLC

Parker Basement Home Bar

Castle Building Company

This is a shot head on of the home bar

Huntington Harbour

MID

Wynward-Hartwell

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

The wet bar in the basement with wood cabinetry in a shaker style with a granite countertop and stainless steel appliances.

Bar

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We like this modern bar's stone countertop, the recessed lighting, and custom built-ins to name a few of our favorite design elements.

The "Dimora"

User

Merle Prosofky Photography Ltd.

Huntington Harbour

MID

Christmas Time Special

Premier Granite And Stone

Two beautiful granite countertops come together in this stunning basement bar in Cranberry, PA.

Transitional Home

Standard Paint and Flooring

Designer: Jan Harmon This dry bar is done in Columbia Wheatfield in a raised panel door style. Brushed nickel finishes help define the space.

Whole House Remodel

Epic Design Build Inc.

Wet Bar In Great Room

Brea

Brost Developments Inc.

IH Photography

Reach Island

McRoberts Interiors, Inc.

Captured To Sell

Traditional Basement Remodel in Hershey

RM Kitchens Inc.

This basement remodel is finished with a home office, home gym, and a kitchen living room.

Hudson Model - 6002 E. Forbes

Sanders Lifestyles, LLC

Basement Bar AEV Real Estate Photography

W35th Kitchen, Family & Dinnig Room Renovation

Designs by KS

Basement update

Interior Re-Styling LLC.

This walkout basement was in need of minimizing all of the medium oak tones and the flooring was the biggest factor in achieving that. Reminiscent Porcelain tile in Reclaimed Gray from DalTile with gray, brown and even a hint of blue tones in it was the starting point. The fireplace was the next to go with it's slightly raised hearth and bulking oak mantle. It was dropped to the floor and incorporated into a custom built wall to wall cabinet which allowed for 2, not 1, TV's to be mounted on the wall!! The cabinet color is Sherwin Williams Slate Tile; my new favorite color. The original red toned countertops also had to go. The were replaced with a matte finished black and white granite and I opted against a tile backsplash for the waterfall edge from the high counter to the low and it turned out amazing thanks to my skilled granite installers. Finally the support posted were wrapped in a stacked stone to match the TV wall.

Game Room Wet Bar

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

We used raised panel traditional cabinets as well as a Magma Black granite countertop to assist in this lower-level game rooms aesthetic and function. A new undermount sink, brass faucet, and cabinet pulls made this space more creatively inviting. The gold and black marble backsplash ties in the golds and cherry cabinets seamlessly. We were also sure to include proper cabinet lighting for function and setting the spaces mood.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Black 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.