Seated home bar - mediterranean galley dark wood floor seated home bar idea in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, yellow backsplash, yellow countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Art Deco Livingston Renovation, Livingston NJ

Clear Home Design

in this great room addition we designed a modern cherry flat panel bar and onyx waterfall 2 level floating bar. the onyx is underlit for high drama. the glass top arteriors game table is surrounded by vintage yellow mohair game chairs.

Bar Areas

Platt Builders

Wet bar - mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble countertops, wood backsplash and yellow countertops

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New Pool House

Gaskill Architecture

Example of a huge transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar design in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash and yellow countertops

Ross Peak Wet Bar

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Wet Bar is an extension of the Ross Peak Kitchen, continuing the walnut cabinetry, while adding unique elements. The elongated hexagonal etched mirror provides a sophistication, with integrated lighting to add a warm illumination to the wet bar. The custom shelving is made of perforated stainless steel and is trimmed in brass, with added details including a wine rack and wine glass storage. The Bar countertop and cabinet lining is made of brass, finished in Teton Brass. Cabinets are made in a grain-matched walnut veneer with stainless steel recessed shadow pulls. Custom pocket door reveals a built-in coffee maker. Cabinetry also features a built-in wine fridge, trash pullout, and lift away upper doors for plenty of storage.

Casa GB

Bernardo Pozas Residential Design

Large trendy u-shaped brown floor seated home bar photo in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and yellow countertops

State Street - Modern Remodel

PGC Building + Design

Steve Tague
Seated home bar - mid-sized contemporary concrete floor seated home bar idea in Other with gray backsplash, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass countertops, mosaic tile backsplash and yellow countertops

Ross Peak Wet Bar

Brandner Design

Kitchens

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

A stunning Basement Home Bar and Wine Room, complete with a Wet Bar and Curved Island with seating for 5. Beautiful glass teardrop shaped pendants cascade from the back wall.

Wiri Home Bar Design

Celia Visser Design Ltd

Example of a large trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar design in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, mirror backsplash and yellow countertops

Modern Elegance

Bloomsbury Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall medium tone wood floor and beige floor seated home bar remodel in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash and yellow countertops

Harvard Street – Kelowna

Designs by KS

Our Kelowna based clients were eyeing a Vancouver interior designer, although there were plenty of capable ones locally. When we enquired as to why, they said they wanted a unique style, so we set out on our journey together. The design was totally based on the client’s passion for cooking and entertaining – one of them being an introvert, the other being an extrovert. We decided to fit two islands in the available space, so we started referring to them as “the introvert island” and “the extrovert island”.

Wiri Home Bar Design

Celia Visser Design Ltd

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar remodel in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, mirror backsplash and yellow countertops

Harvard Street – Kelowna

Celia Visser Design Ltd

Wiri Home Bar Design

Celia Visser Design Ltd

Seated home bar - large contemporary galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar idea in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, mirror backsplash and yellow countertops

Home Bar with Flat-Panel Cabinets and Yellow Countertops 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!