This moody game room boats a massive bar with dark blue walls, blue/grey backsplash tile, open shelving, dark walnut cabinetry, gold hardware and appliances, a built in mini fridge, frame tv, and its own bar counter with gold pendant lighting and leather stools.

Feeling Blue? : Mini Bar

Tamara Day Design

Dry bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor dry bar idea in Kansas City with no sink, floating shelves, black cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash and multicolored countertops

Wine bar, Living Room, & Powder Bath

Partners in Renovation

Built new cabinetry in bar area, removed walls, installed support beams, faux wood beam, wine racks, floating shelving, tile & granite backsplash, undermount sink, rose gold faucet

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Back Counter with Antiqued Mirror Backsplash

Dedico Design

Seated home bar - contemporary galley seated home bar idea in Other with no sink, floating shelves, solid surface countertops, mirror backsplash, multicolored countertops, dark wood cabinets and multicolored backsplash

Total House Remodel - Scottsdale

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The sit - down bar area clad in custom metal and topped with the same Quartzite stone used in the kitchen. The upper cabinet doors have a metal grid insert that works to repeat the pattern found on the sit down bar walls in a smaller scale. The open shelves have integrated LED lights that add an ambient glow.

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The design of the space was influenced by two main things: The first being the style of the original home which had references towards a “Palm Springs” style of the 60’s and early 70’s and the second influence was the marble selected by our clients.

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Wet bar - modern concrete floor and gray floor wet bar idea in Other with an integrated sink, floating shelves, gray cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, marble backsplash and multicolored countertops

Feeling Blue? : Mini Bar

Tamara Day Design

Example of a transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor dry bar design in Kansas City with no sink, floating shelves, black cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash and multicolored countertops

Home Bar with Floating Shelves and Multicolored 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!