The walk out basement provides a second kitchen area with easy access to the home's pool and outdoor entertaining areas.

Wet Bar

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

The wet bar featured in Elgin basement renovation. It features granite countertops, a slim dishwasher, and a beverage cooler.

Basement and Patio Remodel in Annandale, VA

Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.

Basement dry bar with open shelving and beverage refrigerators.

Custom Made Wet Bar

Easy Renovations

Coffered Ceiling Custom Made out of cabinetry trim Custom Kraft-Maid Cabinet Line Recessed light centered in each coffered ceiling square Mirrored glass backsplash to mimic bar High top bar side for elevated seating Granite countertop White granite under mount sink Champagne bronze faucet and hardware Built In style mini dishwasher (left of sink) Glass shelving over sink for liquor bottles

Premium Bar

Premium Cabinets of Phoenix

Wall unit/ desk/ dresser/ bookcase

Brian's Cabinets LLC

Champions: bar area

HGI Remodeling - Remodeling Made Easy

Historic Maine Camp; Sebago Lake, Maine

StoneWood Builders of Maine

Breakfast bar for coffee, dishes, and a quick bowl of cereal before a day out on the water

Hawkhurst - Kitchen Renovation

Delamere Bespoke Kitchens & Interiors

Bar Back Focal Point

Michelle's Interiors

The bar back is a focal point, with its wavy, smoky-gray tiles and a silver mirrored finish that reflects and diffuses light.

Basement Build | Entertainment Room

Gracious Home Interiors

Beautifully designed kitchen bar with antiqued glass front on upper cabinetry. Designed and styled by Gracious Home Interiors in Charlotte, NC.

What’s better than a fish tank? A shark tank! The owners can change the color of the lighting to suit their moods.

Basement Build | Entertainment Room

Contreras Remodeling

Schuylkill Haven Home

Creation Cabinetry

Basement Bar includes: Maple Structure w/ Honey Stain Granite Counter Top

Diamond Bar Modern Farmhouse

L/L Design - Build - Furnish

Our client was ready for a Re-Fresh on their home, however their cabinets and layout were still functioning and in worked for their family. We decided the best option would be to refinish the existing cabinets, and get new countertops, backsplash tile, and flooring. The space looks amazing, We opted to do both Black and White cabinets, and we replaced the upper doors which had an arch that dated the cabinets, but everything is fresh, updated, and looks fantastic.

Custom Made Wet Bar

Easy Renovations

Executive Ranch Designed for Entertaining

Duke Homes, Inc.

The basement's bar offers the perfect place for preparing snacks for a family movie night.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Floors and Multi-Coloured Benchtop

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.