Contemporary Kitchen with Glass Countertops

Contemporary Designs in Cabinetry, Renee VanDyne
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped light wood floor home bar remodel in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass countertops, multicolored backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Interior - Residential Window Tint

Turkey Creek Tinting

Window film installed on residential windows can help homeowners enjoy the view of the water with reduced heat and glare Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Other with no sink, glass countertops, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Malina Bar

B Pila Design Studio

The home’s original wood beams were kept intact, literally integrated into a new glass and chrome bar for a rustic-meets-modern effect.
Inspiration for a small rustic l-shaped white floor seated home bar remodel in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass countertops and white backsplash

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Modern High-Rise Condo Remodel

Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.

The small walk-up bar at the end of the living room is built from a console that contains bottle storage and bar equipment. The wall is decorated with a triptych surf scene..

Wet Bars

East End Country Kitchens

Photo by Tony Lopez / East End Film & Digital
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal single-wall light wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash and turquoise countertops

Lincoln Towers Combination

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

Custom wet bar with bronze branch-shaped detailing
Wet bar - large contemporary light wood floor wet bar idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and glass countertops

Warm Contemporary on The Upper West Side

Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.

Large trendy single-wall light wood floor and gray floor seated home bar photo in New York with light wood cabinets, glass countertops, brown backsplash, glass tile backsplash and green countertops

Downtown Loft

Dan Macdonald/ Craftsman Kitchens

Trina Knudsen
Mid-sized trendy single-wall seated home bar photo in Salt Lake City with light wood cabinets, glass countertops and green backsplash

Wall Bed with Sofa Display - Campbell Showroom

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Wet bar - mid-sized contemporary single-wall carpeted wet bar idea in San Francisco with no sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets and glass countertops

Level II 1960 Rejuvenation - Ground Floor Remodel

Suzanne Martin Design

Midcentury rejuvenation, Removed several walls to open up this ground floor to immerse into the Beaverwood landscape. Keeping to the original 1960 design, we used vibrant colours and natural materials. Custom-designed cabinetry, illuminated ceiling canopies, a ceiling mount hood fan and so much more! Photographed by: Tezz Photography

Home Bar with Light Wood Cabinets and Glass 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!