Seated home bar - small transitional u-shaped marble floor and white floor seated home bar idea in New York with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white countertops and an undermount sink

Santa Clara Residence

SHM Architects

Inspiration for a cottage single-wall wet bar remodel in Dallas with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, white backsplash and glass-front cabinets

Pub Room in Mason

Neal's Design Remodel

The primary style of this new lounge space could be classified as an American-style pub, with the rustic quality of a prohibition-era speakeasy balanced by the masculine look of a Victorian-era men’s lounge. The wet bar was designed as three casual sections distributed along the two window walls. Custom counters were created by combining antiqued copper on the surface and riveted iron strapping on the edges. The ceiling was opened up, peaking at 12', and the framing was finished with reclaimed wood, converting the vaulted space into a pyramid for a four-walled cathedral ceiling. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz

Antique Farmhouse Butler's Pantry

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

This Butler's Pantry features chestnut counters and built-in racks for plates and wine glasses. Robert Benson Photography
Inspiration for a cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar remodel in New York with gray cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and brown countertops

Grossman Home

megro123

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

Country New build

Harriet Hughes Interior Design

This classic contemporary home bar we installed is timeless and beautiful with the brass inlay detailing inside the shaker panel.
Large transitional galley dark wood floor and gray floor seated home bar photo in London with wood countertops, gray countertops, glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Legacy

A. Perry Homes

Butler Pantry
Inspiration for a large timeless galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, mirror backsplash and white countertops

Oak Brook Sports Bar

Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer

https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services The home owner wanted an area in the home to feel like a sports bar where him and his friends can hang out and watch the games. We gave him a beautiful custom wood bar and custom light fixture. Marcel Page Photography

Purple Accent Design

Freestyle Interiors

Seated home bar - mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar idea in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Speakeasy

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Glam Basement Bar

Monika Ross

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley ceramic tile and gray floor wet bar remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, mirror backsplash and white countertops

Modern Clarksville Home

Mosier Luxury Homes

Wet bar - small contemporary single-wall light wood floor wet bar idea in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash and gray countertops

High Style

JAQUE

John Magnoski
Example of a mid-sized trendy seated home bar design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink and glass-front cabinets

First Place - National Kitchen and Bath Association Design Competition - Mequon,

PB Kitchen Design

The key to this project was to create a kitchen fitting of a residence with strong Industrial aesthetics. The PB Kitchen Design team managed to preserve the warmth and organic feel of the home’s architecture. The sturdy materials used to enrich the integrity of the design, never take away from the fact that this space is meant for hospitality. Functionally, the kitchen works equally well for quick family meals or large gatherings. But take a closer look at the use of texture and height. The vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses bring an additional element of awe to this already stunning kitchen. Project specs: Cabinets by Quality Custom Cabinetry. 48" Wolf range. Sub Zero integrated refrigerator in stainless steel. Project Accolades: First Place honors in the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2014 Design Competition

Modern Marvel

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

A basement renovation complete with a custom home theater, gym, seating area, full bar, and showcase wine cellar.
Example of a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor seated home bar design in New York with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, gray countertops and granite countertops

Abacoa Complete Home Renovation

Island Time Renovation & Design

Huge minimalist single-wall wet bar photo in Miami with glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, glass countertops and mirror backsplash

Woodway Interior House Remodel

Northlight Custom Builders, LLC

Mid-sized cottage single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor home bar photo in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and brown countertops

Beau Domaine - A Bost Custom Home

Bost Custom Homes

Chibi Moku
Transitional l-shaped home bar photo in Raleigh with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets and multicolored backsplash

Sutton Place

J Cohler Mason Design

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar remodel in New York with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets and mirror backsplash

Santa Fe Contemporary Territorial

Madera Builders LLC

Katie Johnson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar remodel in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Home Bar with Glass-Front Cabinets 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!