Elegant home cocktail bar in kitchen with full height wine refrigerator for convenient in-home entertaining. Norman Sizemore photographer

Arbuckle - West University

Missy Stewart Designs

Bayou360

KSI Designer, Zey Hilla

KSI Kitchen & Bath

Zey Hilla, KSI Designer collaborated with Stephen McKay, Architect of Cranbrook Homes, to create this rustic hideaway. Photos courtesy of Cranbrook Homes. Photography by Beth Singer.

Mid-Continent Cabinetry Design Gallery

Bailey Design Studio

Lincoln Barn Conversion

Harper Elm General Contractor

Bars

Apex Kitchens and Bath

Waterfront Residence in Darien

Thompson Raissis Architects

Tuscan Villa

Nyhus Design Group

French Country Inspired

American Tradition Builders, Inc.

Sedley Road Kitchen, Bar, Mudroom & Laundry Room Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Navy cabinets, a white quartzite countertop and brass plumbing and shelves paired with the greek key wallcovering creates an elegant scullery between the new kitchen and formal dining room. © Lassiter Photography **Any product tags listed as “related,” “similar,” or “sponsored” are done so by Houzz and are not the actual products specified. They have not been approved by, nor are they endorsed by ReVision Design/Remodeling.**

Pool Room - Themed

Moda Interiors

Our Client wanted a room to relax in and have a drink with friends; he was an ex-boxer so we themed this room to suit and be able to display boxing memorabilia. Walls: Dulux Grey Pebble Half. Ceiling: Ceiling: Wattyl Cumberland. Carpet: SC 5858 BEL.I MARE, Solution dyed fibre from Carpet Call. Floors: Signature Oak Flooring. Cabinetry: Briggs Biscotti True Grain. Benchtops: Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold. Seating: Clark St Upholstery. Boxing Wall Mural: Mr Wallpaper Perth. Memorbilia: Client's own. Photography: DMax Photography

Chilton Place Basement

D&G Construction

A beautiful modern styled, galley, wet bar with a black, quartz, infinity countertop and recessed panel, white cabinets with black metallic handles. The wet bar has stainless steel appliances and a stainless steel undermount sink. The flooring is a gray wood vinyl and the walls are gray with large white trim. The back wall consists of white stone slabs that turn into the backsplash for the wet bar area. Above the wet bar are bronze/gold decorative light fixtures. Next to the elevated cabinets are two stainless steels shelves for extra decorative storage.

McLean, VA Basement

User

Photography by Stacy ZarinGoldberg Photography

When finishing the basement these clients wanted a bar to entertain, to complement the dark cherry cabinetry they decided on a stone that would accent with brown towns and highlight with contrast!

Basement Bar

Weddington Custom Homes

Our Work

Destin Custom Home Builders

Onyx Basement Remodel

D&G Construction

The wet bar has white, wooden, recessed panel cabinets with a gray quartz countertop. The wet bar appliances are stainless steel and the backsplash is composed of real white Birch ledgestone. There are two wooden, gray shelves above the wet bar for storage.

Basement bar/man cave

Healey Custom Cabinetry LLC

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Stone Slab 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.