Transitional Dry Bar with cabinets by Dura Supreme. Paintable Wood with Cashmere paint plus Shadow Glaze. Detail, detail, detail!! Bun feet, decorative backplash tile, glass doors with LED Lighting. Backplash is from Marble Systems, Ponte Stone Mosaic in Snow White. Showoff beautiful glassware with glass shelving. Contrasting cabinetry hardware from top knobs create a beautiful pallet of color tones that work so well together. Quartz Countertops by Vadara - Statuary Venato - creates a beautiful marble look without the maintenance.

Bridge Creek Kitchen

EURO Design Build

We made minimal changes to this space, but they had a big impact. We added a decorative backsplash to bring in contrast and texture that was lacking, while updating the plumbing fixtures for a more cohesive look. We also swapped the light fixtures so the space no longer felt outdated while keeping the traditional style.

Fieldstone

Kevin Browne Architecture

photo by Jon Reece

The Colony, Pelican Bay - Wet Bar

Reed Design Build, LLC

This home bar is complete with a wet bar and plenty of gorgeous design. Darren Miles Photographer

Hidden Hills Major Remodel and Addition

Mega Builders

The bar with its built-in cappuccino machine, which is facing both the kitchen and the family room. A secondary powder room serving the family room area in view.

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

Denise Quade Design

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

Trailblazer

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

photo: Paul Grdina

Walk-Out Basement, Stouffville

Penguin Basements, ltd.

Christian J. Saunders

Calibogue Cay in Sea Pines

StoneWorks, Inc.

Nice little bar counter tucked away in the upstairs Billiards room - perfect for having a snack and watching whatever game is underway. The countertop in the kitchen area is Caesarstone in Espresso. The wet bar is the same material Caesarstone material. Love the Holstein!

Rehoboth Beach, DE Master Bath and Built-In Bar

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This built-in bar features Brighton Cabinetry with Lincoln Raised doors and Maple Masterpiece finish. The countertops are LG Viatera Aria quartz with demi bullnose edge.

Traditional Formal Dining Room, Bar & Kitchen, Austin TX

BRY design

This was a tiny kitchen that we made huge by losing walls and opening it up to the formal dining room and backyard. Lots of reconfiguring to this older house. Client wanted to keep her newly painted faux walls so we carried it into the kitchen as well.

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

Denise Quade Design

New Home - Mendham, NJ

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Trailblazer

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

photo: Paul Grdina

Contemporary Home w/ Traditional Details

District 704 Home Furnishings

Rehoboth Beach, DE Master Bath and Built-In Bar

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This built-in bar features Brighton Cabinetry with Lincoln Raised doors and Maple Masterpiece finish. The countertops are LG Viatera Aria quartz with demi bullnose edge.

An Inviting, Family-Friendly Kitchen & Living Space

Amazing Spaces

This butler's pantry serves as the transition space between the kitchen and dining room. It offers tons of storage for all the family's serving pieces and wet bar needs. The blue accent wall adds visual impact and sets off the ivory colored cabinets. Peter Krupenye

The Chateau

VictoryGate Custom Homes LLC

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

Denise Quade Design

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Cabinets and Stone Tile 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.