Skyview

Melisa Clement Designs

Interior Design by Melisa Clement Designs, Photography by Twist Tours

Floating Shelves with Quarter Sawn Stained Oak Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

Stained quarter sawn oak shaker cabinets were used in this home wet bar. A sink, beverage center, and alcohol bottle shelves all maximize storage and functionality. Black sueded granite was selected for masculinity and warmth. Floating shelves between wall cabinets provides the perfect spot to display alcohol bottles.

Brookside Modern Craftsman

MAWR Design

Sarah Shields

Bar area

Jim's Remodeling

Shevron brass tile with composite sink, granite top and double compartment wine fridge

Cypress Point Kitchen & Basement Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

In addition to replacing carpet with hardwood in this area, we added a full wall of timeless stained cabinetry with striking dark countertops and backsplash for a luxe pub feel. A new stainless wine fridge looks sleek next to the cabinetry with recessed LED lighting, a barware hanging system, and tiny “hidden” outlets.

Townhouse kitchen and bath remodeling in Culver city

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Updating a recently built town home in culver city for a wonderful family was a very enjoyable project for us. This nook in the dining area was a perfect spot for a home bar area. shaker cabinet to match the kitchen cabinets and a matching countertop as well. floating shelves with a 2" recess light provides the needed illumination and a dramatic effect on the new black and gold wallpaper treatment of the back wall.

407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE

Pinetop Custom Homes

Greenbrier

Jay Simon

Photo: Ten Ten Creative

Mezza

Raykon Construction

Modern kitchenette in the basement

Bayfield Ranch

Candent Design

Custom Bar built into staircase. Custom metal railing.

An elegant bar with wine racks for basement

Zen Living

An elegant choice for the basement! Our wet bar with gorgeous in-wall cabinetry, open shelve, and a beverage fridge is enough for someone who loves to entertain.

Modern Transitional Subdivision New Construction Home

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Wet bar located in family room with shaker cabinets, black ceramic tile backsplash, champagne bronze fixtures, and quartz countertops.

Trevisto - Springbank Hill

Bella Homes Inc

Located on the lower, walk-out level this bar is perfect for those who love to entertain, wine enthusiasts, and even the ambitious wine maker. The custom white oak cabinetry has a micro shaker detail, the smoke glass behind the shelving reflects the spotlighting, herringbone 3D black tiling with gold highlights on the backsplash and a black stainless beverage fridge complement each other perfectly. A glass-enclosed wine cabinet with enough room for 100+ bottles of your favourite wines is located at the end. Behind the shiplap secret door on the left is your wine room for those who enjoy making their own wine with a walkthrough into the cool room for some serious wine storage.

407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE

Pinetop Custom Homes

Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis

Archos Architecture & Design, P.A.

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography

Boston New Construction

The Design Shoppe

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker 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.