Gorgeous Remodel- We remodeled the 1st Floor of this beautiful water front home in Wexford Plantation, on Hilton Head Island, SC. We added a new pool and spa in the rear of the home overlooking the scenic harbor. The marble, onyx and tile work are incredible!

The Back Road

Talie Jane Interiors

Jeff Dow Photography

Philadelphia Townhouse

Emma Montgomery

Dining Room built-in bar featuring a new tin ceiling, plaster walls, amber slipper shade sconces, painted frame niche with walnut & onyx bar with a glass backsplash and brass shelves custom fit to our client's needs.

Architectural Splendor

Ellis Custom Homes LLC

Photo by Wade Blissard

Back Lit Onyx Countertops in Bar

Denise Quade Design

Walnut countertops were used at bar height and feature a curved bar rail on the sitting edge. Back lit onyx was inlaid into the wood frame for a stunning display.

Pirate's Cove

Black Ink Interiors

Under the fort is the bar. Marble that looks like the map of the world was used on the countertop, island and backsplash. The Union Jack hides the t.v. when not in use. The opening to the right of the photo is a tunnel from the pool to the bar area. On your swim through, you can take a break on the ledge inside and admire the aquarium. Misters and fans provide relief on hot summer days. Jenny Slade photography

Adrsley Basement

DMC Home Improvement

Custom "Gatsby" Mahogany Bar - left view with lighting

GRP Handcrafted Cabinetry

A Custom Ribbon Mahogany Bar with backlit onyx panels and onyx countertops. Many features were custom as per clients' desires. It has both a two-level front bar and a full back bar. Radiused upper level. The front bar has a built-in tap system and a sink. bar, entertainment, kitchen and bath remodelers, kitchen, bath, remodeler, remodelers, renovation, kitchen and bath designers, renovation home center, cabinetry, exotic flooring, custom home furnishing, countertops, cabinets, clean lines, storage solutions, modern storage, modern kitchen hardware, custom millwork, custom design, woodworking, custom cabinets, custom furniture, built-ins, handmade, high-end cabinets, kitchen design

Trails End - Rustic Manor

Manor Homes

Oklahoma House

User

James Photographic Design

Clarkston Home for Petrucci Homes: Lower Level Kitchen

User

Don Schulte Photography

Custom "Gatsby" Mahogany Bar - front top view with lighting

GRP Handcrafted Cabinetry

Timeless Tuscan on the Bluff

Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects

Timeless Tuscan on the Bluff

Back lit onyx countertops in home bar

Denise Quade Design

Lighting plays a key role in this home bar. LED tape lighting was used in the wall cabinets behind the leaded glass panels, in the toe space of the base cabinets, under neath the onyx countertops that were inlaid into the wood frame that features the bar rail.

Coastal Home Remodel

Naturally Creative, inc.

We used Dynasty Omega Maple Cabinets in an Ginger with Coffee Glaze for this Wet Bar, Featuring Onyx Counter top and Backsplash. Grass cloth wallpaper and Rattan Dining Chairs the Coastal Tommy Bahama theme throughout.

Bel Air Remodel Project

Showcase Design•Build

Erika Bierman Request quote from Showcase Kitchens

Adrsley Basement

DMC Home Improvement

Home Bar

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We love everything about this game room, especially the wet bar and wainscoting!

Tuscan Style Basement

Nathan Homes LLC

Architectural Splendor

Ellis Custom Homes LLC

Photo by Wade Blissard

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Onyx Benchtops

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.