Solid walnut custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode, which features a hand-rubbed gray stain on the 1" thick walnut doors and drawer fronts, features two special liquor storage drawers.

Martin King Photography
Mid-sized beach style u-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor seated home bar photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, multicolored countertops and subway tile backsplash

Ross Chandler Photography Working closely with the builder, Bob Schumacher, and the home owners, Patty Jones Design selected and designed interior finishes for this custom lodge-style home in the resort community of Caldera Springs. This 5000+ sq ft home features premium finishes throughout including all solid slab counter tops, custom light fixtures, timber accents, natural stone treatments, and much more.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped ceramic tile wet bar remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Situated on prime waterfront slip, the Pine Tree House could float we used so much wood. This project consisted of a complete package. Built-In lacquer wall unit with custom cabinetry & LED lights, walnut floating vanities, credenzas, walnut slat wood bar with antique mirror backing.

Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall ceramic tile and gray floor wet bar design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, granite backsplash and black countertops

Plain Jane Photography
Large eclectic single-wall dark wood floor wet bar photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, brown backsplash and matchstick tile backsplash

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Navy blue wet bar with wallpaper (Farrow & Ball), gold shelving, quartz (Cambria) countertops, brass faucet, ice maker, beverage/wine refrigerator, and knurled brass handles.

Landmark Photography
Large arts and crafts home bar photo in Minneapolis

Hendel Homes Susan Gilmore Photography
Huge eclectic medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar photo in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite countertops

Large transitional u-shaped wet bar photo in Houston

Heather Fritz
Example of a large classic home bar design in Atlanta

Large mountain style single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar photo in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink and multicolored backsplash

The Bar is the perfect bar set up with Black Storm onyx countertops and marble floors, a commercial humidor, a smoke extraction system, a large sitting area for watching sports and an outsized banquet. The walls are paneled or have a hand painted foil wall covering.

Barry Grossman
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall home bar remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Francisco Cortina / Raquel Hernández
Inspiration for a huge modern medium tone wood floor home bar remodel with no sink, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops and mirror backsplash

Home Built by Arjay Builders Inc. Photo by Amoura Productions Cabinetry Provided by Eurowood Cabinets, Inc
Huge trendy seated home bar photo in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and quartzite countertops

James Kruger, LandMark Photography, Peter Eskuche, AIA, Eskuche Design, Sharon Seitz, HISTORIC studio, Interior Design
Huge mountain style home bar photo in Minneapolis