Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

Design-Build project included converting an unused formal living room in our client's home into a billiards room complete with a custom bar and humidor.

Hudnell Basement

Kircher Design & Build

Example of a large transitional galley porcelain tile and brown floor seated home bar design in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, red backsplash and brick backsplash

Modern Vibe

Julie Deuble

Example of an urban vinyl floor and gray floor wet bar design in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, brick backsplash and gray countertops

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Mableton Custom Home

Hall Design Build

Mid-sized urban l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor seated home bar photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, brick backsplash and black countertops

Grand Rapids Lower Level Pub

Starlite Kitchens

A stainless steel beverage cooler is the perfect complement to the silver glazed cabinetry. The large mirrored wall helps adds a spacious element to the area.

Wine Bar

Luitjohan's Flooring America

Large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor seated home bar photo in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, red backsplash, brick backsplash and an undermount sink

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Faye Crowe Architect LLC

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley concrete floor and brown floor seated home bar remodel in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, red backsplash and brick backsplash

Basement Bar and Shuffle Board Table

FBC Remodel

Basement bar and shuffleboard area with hard wood floors and stone wall accent. ©Finished Basement Company
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and black floor wet bar photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, brick backsplash and black countertops

A Minnesota Lakehouse Transformed with Exotic Spice

GOGO Design Group

The lower level contains the couple's wine cellar, as well as a fully equipped bar where they can savor wine tastings, cocktail parties and delicious meals while enjoying quality time with family and friends. The existing concrete floors were sprayed a rust color adored by the Lady of the House, and served as the color inspiration for the rust/orange swivel chairs in the TV viewing area. Two dramatic floor lamps flank a console table and divide the TV viewing zone from the nearby pool table. I can't wait to see my client again soon, not only to put the finishing touches on their home's transformation, but to break bread and share a cocktail, as we have become close during the past 21 months with our many flights to and from Chicago to Minneapolis.

Grand Rapids Lower Level Pub

Starlite Kitchens

Starlite Kitchens designer Carolle Spence designed this lower level pub using Mid Continent Cabinetry. The painted Ebony finish with a silver glaze is showcased on the Broadmoor doorstyle.

Showroom

Incontro Closets

Mid-sized elegant single-wall carpeted and gray floor home bar photo in Omaha with medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash and black countertops

Custom Ranch House

Huber & Huber Architects

Mid-sized arts and crafts galley limestone floor seated home bar photo in San Luis Obispo with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and brick backsplash

E'toile

The Leland Group

Greg Grupenhof
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless single-wall vinyl floor wet bar remodel in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash and black countertops

Basement Bar & Stairs

FBC Remodel

Basement stairs leading down to the wet bar area with a stone wall accent, hard wood floors, wine rack and shuffleboard. ©Finished Basement Company
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and black floor wet bar photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, brick backsplash and black countertops

Chatham Hills - Country French

Old Town Design Group

The basement hosts a full kitchen and a personalized wine cellar. Photo Credit: Tom Graham
Mid-sized elegant single-wall light wood floor and brown floor seated home bar photo in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and brick backsplash

Exposed Brick Chimney behind Home Wet Bar

Denise Quade Design

Sueded granite was selected to add texture and warmth to this home office. The exposed brick chimney adds character and charm. The base cabinets and the floating shelves are painted a charcoal color.

Mableton Custom Home

Hall Design Build

Seated home bar - mid-sized industrial l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor seated home bar idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, brick backsplash and black countertops

Private Resident Custom Home in Fort Lauderdale

Bali Design Group

Small beach style single-wall ceramic tile and beige floor dry bar photo in Other with medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, brick backsplash and white countertops

Westminster Estate

The WhiteHouse Collection

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar remodel in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, brick backsplash and black countertops

Home Bar with Granite Countertops and Brick Backsplash Ideas

Everyone has their favorite spot to enjoy a glass of wine or a shot of whiskey. For some people, that spot is right in the comfort of their own home bar. In-home bars can act as a central hub for entertainment, and can easily bring with them the fun atmosphere of a tavern or cocktail lounge. When browsing photos for home bar ideas, ask yourself the following questions to make sure you create exactly what you want and need:

I want to build a home bar. Where do I start?

First, pick a location. Generally, people will build a basement bar or corner bar in an area near the kitchen or dining room. If you are limited in terms of available indoor space, an outdoor bar is an excellent option, especially during warmer seasons. Once you have secured a location, decide on what functionality you want to include in your space, such as sinks, storage and refrigeration. This will help you with the overall layout of your home bar design, and then you can start picking materials and finishes that will coordinate with the rest of the space.

Do I need a wet bar or portable bar?

Including a sink in the functionality of your new watering hole makes it a wet bar. Sinks are convenient for home bars if you choose a location far from your kitchen. Don’t need running water? You might think about going with one of the many portable home bar design ideas, which will enable you to conveniently turn any space in your house into a barroom or cantina. For portable options, try a fun bar cart.

What home bar furniture should I get?

Choose furniture that will coordinate well with the rest of your home’s decor. Seating and storage are essential to home bar designs, so look for bar stools and a liquor cabinet of some sort. If you are creating a freestanding station instead of using existing countertops, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stool and table height work together before you finalize any home bar designs. Once you’ve found all of the right furniture pieces, you can implement your favorite decorative elements based on the home bar ideas that inspire you the most.

How should I decorate my home bar?

Accessorizing is the fun part of finalizing home bar designs. Find a theme that you want to incorporate — think about what you might see at your favorite pub or alehouse. There are infinite bar decorating ideas to choose from, but don’t stress too much about finding the right barware pieces, as these are easy to change out. Bottle openers, decanters, ice buckets, cocktail shakers and glassware are a few of the functional accessories to remember to pick up. Coasters, neon lights or signage are all great home bar ideas that will help you achieve the look you want, whether it’s a futuristic lounge or a historical saloon. Last, but not least, don’t forget to stock up on your beverage of choice!

Charcoal cabinets with Exposed Brick and Sueded Granite

Denise Quade Design

Shallow depth charcoal cabinets are below an exposed brick chimney. Walnut paneling is on three walls of this office. Floating shelves, a stainless steel sink, and an under counter beverage center round out this wet bar.