This lower level was inspired by the subway in New York. The brick veneer wall compliments the navy painted full height cabinetry. The separate counter provides seating for guests in the bar area. Photo by SpaceCrafting

Fresh Traditional Lake Home

Lenox House Design

Dark Ceiling with Live Edge Basement Bar

Harmony Drive Interiors

Minnetonka Finished Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Only a few minutes from the project to the Right (Another Minnetonka Finished Basement) this space was just as cluttered, dark, and underutilized. Done in tandem with Landmark Remodeling, this space had a specific aesthetic: to be warm, with stained cabinetry, a gas fireplace, and a wet bar. They also have a musically inclined son who needed a place for his drums and piano. We had ample space to accommodate everything they wanted. We decided to move the existing laundry to another location, which allowed for a true bar space and two-fold, a dedicated laundry room with folding counter and utility closets. The existing bathroom was one of the scariest we've seen, but we knew we could save it. Overall the space was a huge transformation! Photographer- Height Advantages

Ryecroft Retreat

KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS

SKI Design - Suzy Kennedy, Smook Architecture and Design, Eric Roth Photography

Chandler, Arizona

D'amore IDS

Kitchen, Bathroom, remodel, Traditional kitchen remodel, Custom cabinets, wood cabinets, Custom Island, Custom tile back splash, Custom Wood Hood, Glass Doors Cabinets, 42" wall cabinets, 36" Cook Top, Specialty Cabinets, Kitchen Hardware, Warming Drawer, Hutch, 36" Roll-Out Trays Pantry, Microwave Oven Combination, Built in Refrigerator, Custom Wood Molding, Wood legs, Custom Bar, Wet Bar, Shelves, Spice Rack, Tray Dividers, Wood side panels, Window Coverings, Kitchen Stools, Bar Stools, Traditional Bar Stools, Black Bar Stools, Lighting, Granite Coutertop, Tile Kitchen Floor, Bathroom Mirror, Chandler, Arizona. D'amore IDS INC.

Custom British Pub

Savvy Spaces Design LLC

Traditional Kitchens and Bar

LIDA Construction

Basement Bar Backsplash

FBC Remodel

Stone feature at back bar ©Finished Basement Company

French Traditional

Atwood Custom Homes

Timeless Custom Home in St.Charles

Liston Design Build

6812 Sorrel Street, McLean

Joy Design + Build

Gull Lake 1 - Bar

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Home Renovation

Michael Kim Associates

Irish Pub

R|House Design Build

Tin ceilings, copper sink with copper accent blacksplash, built-in dart board with barn doors!

Bespoke Wet Bar with Unique Backsplash

Blackline Renovations

- CotY 2014 Regional Winner: Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 - CotY 2014 Dallas Chapter Winner: Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

Beautiful Dry Bar

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Traditional wet bar with dark wood cabinetry, white marble countertops and backsplash, dark hardwood chevron flooring, and floral grey wallpaper.

Modern Prairie

Oak & Arrow Homes

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Brookfield Kitchen & Laundry room

Borth - Wilson Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling

This laundry room/ office space, kitchen and bar area were completed renovated and brought into the 21st century. Updates include all new appliances, cabinet upgrades including custom storage racks for spices, cookie sheets, pantry storage with roll outs and more all while keeping with the home's colonial style.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Benchtop

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.