The kitchen may be for the wife but this outdoor bar is definitely for the husband. All selections for this project were made by the husband to give him his ultimate Outdoor Man Cave. Equipped with plenty of cold beer in the fridge and a TV for Sunday Night Football, this space is a mini Florida Escape.

The River House

McCory Interiors

Robert Benson
Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped ceramic tile and brown floor seated home bar remodel in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash and slate backsplash

Raritan, NJ

Casa Bella DesignZ & Improvements

Mid-sized trendy l-shaped seated home bar photo in New York with soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, slate backsplash and black countertops

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Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Functional, beautiful, and hard-wearing surfaces are the name of the game in this basement bar. The dark-stained barn wood bar back will hold its own against the inevitable shoe scuffs of guests. The slate back splash tiles and galvanized metal pendant lights are built to last while holding up to years of use.

Maple Grove Minnesota Basement Finish

Integrity Home Projects, Inc.

Wet bar as part of basement finish
Example of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash and slate backsplash

Lakeside Basement transformation

Interior Re-Styling LLC.

Before this remodel the support pole seemed like it was right in the middle of traffic pattern. I moved the refrigerator from the opposite kitchenette corner and ran the counter tops in a 'U' shape and created a peninsula that added seating, increased the counter space, improved flow in and out of the kitchen and removed the nuisance of the support pole.

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Home Bar, Billiards Table

Fava Design Group

Rustic yet Art Deco inspired pool room with wood bar.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless single-wall brown floor seated home bar remodel in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, slate backsplash and gray countertops

Bar

Custom Woodworking Inc.

Example of a huge transitional l-shaped slate floor and multicolored floor wet bar design in Dallas with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash and slate backsplash

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Great Western Flooring, Co.

Home bar - rustic home bar idea in Chicago with granite countertops, gray backsplash and slate backsplash

Haerter - Lot 6 Cordillera Valley Club

TAB ASSOCIATES INC

Tab
Seated home bar - mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar idea in Denver with quartz countertops, gray backsplash and slate backsplash

Drinks Cabinet

RBD Architecture & Interiors

Example of a transitional home bar design in London with recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash and slate backsplash

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Home Bar with Gray Backsplash and Slate 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!