Moehl Millwork provided cabinetry made by Waypoint Living Spaces for this butler's pantry. The cabinets are stained java on cherry. The door series is 610.

Colorado Ski Home #1

Eggers Architecture, Inc.

Wet bar at rec room with stone veneer and custom zinc counter tops.

Wet Bar

Designs by BSB

5' wet bar assists with entertaining clients nearby the kitchen. Includes small bar sink and icemaker. Photography by JSPhotoFX

Lakeside Family Hangout

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This family created a great, lakeside get-away for relaxing weekends in the northwoods. This new build maximizes their space and functionality for everyone! Contemporary takes on more traditional styles make this retreat a one of a kind.

Gourmet Kitchens

Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling

Coastal Home Man Cave Bar Humidor

Michael James Design, Inc.

This customized humidor sits in the corner of the "Man Cave" and features the same "Trevi" hardware and "Magma Gold" granite that were used in the bar area. This "Man Cave" utilizes two commercial "smoke eater" units to keep the air circulating and prevents the space from smelling like cigars! These units are miracle workers as you could not detect the slightest trace of cigar odor!

Kai in Weston Lakes

Makena Custom Builders

The Kingfisher at Peninsula Lakes

Schell Brothers

Beverage Center

TRS Designs, Inc (Kitchens, Baths, & More)

Backsplash Feature

Keim Custom Homes

Unique backsplash

Butler's Pantry with Wet Bar and Light Up Bottle Shelf

Denise Quade Design

Bar / Man Cave

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Chelsey Olafson

Beach Rd., Bristol

Perfect Touch Interiors

Drdry bar at far end of the kitchen which also features wine refrigerators on the opposite side of the bar. Open to dining room and family room. Bradley Jones Photography

Coastal Home Man Cave Bar Glass Door Refrigerator

Michael James Design, Inc.

The Sub-Zero glass door refrigerator also has customized dark cherry cabinet panels by Medallion Cabinetry. The freezer drawer looks like a cabinet drawer behind its decorative cabinet panel. The hardware is from the "Trevi" collection by Top Knobs and is in their "Tuscan Bronze" finish.

Transitional Chic

John McClain Design

Kitchen bar area is a quaint place to mix a drink or serve a dessert. Travertine backsplash, granite counter and water textured glass. Larry Taylor Photography

Liberty - The Overton Model

Van Metre Homes

Tuscany Inspired Family Room

The Designers

This shot illustrates the black washed finish over the existing oak cabinets. Only the arched accent wall is a new cabinet feature. The lighting, wrought-iron accents and granite tops gave us a new look quickly.

Burleigh Circle Residence

4D Design + Consulting

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Beige 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.