Destin, FL Transitional Kitchen & Bath Install

Seated home bar - mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor seated home bar idea in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and blue countertops

Destin, FL Transitional Kitchen & Bath Install

Hard Rock Stone and Tile

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor seated home bar remodel in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and blue countertops

Emigration Overlook

Creative Design Cabinetry

A modern update to this condo built in 1966 with a gorgeous view of Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake City. Concrete structural columns and walls were an obstacle to incorporate into the design. White conversion varnish finish on maple raised panel doors. Counter top is Brass Blue granite with mitered edge and large waterfall end. Walnut floating shelf.

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Emigration Overlook

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Irene Designs

Small elegant single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, quartz backsplash and blue countertops

Coastal Home Whole House Renovation

Benson Homes LLC

Small elegant single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Other with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue countertops, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, blue backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Bethesda, MD Kitchen & Wet Bar Blue Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This wet bar features Volga Blue granite countertops.
Small elegant single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops and blue countertops

Granite Mountains Springs Ranch

Karissa Mae Wade Design

Wet bar - small transitional single-wall dark wood floor wet bar idea in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, blue countertops and brown backsplash

Belgrave Mansion

Tollgard Design Group

Dry bar - large transitional u-shaped light wood floor dry bar idea in London with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, marble backsplash and blue countertops

Emigration Overlook

Creative Design Cabinetry

Emigration Overlook

Creative Design Cabinetry

A modern update to this condo built in 1966 with a gorgeous view of Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake City. White conversion varnish finish on maple raised panel doors. Counter top is Brass Blue granite with mitered edge and large waterfall end. Walnut floating shelf. and under cabinet wine refrigerator.

Emigration Overlook

Creative Design Cabinetry

Home Bar with Raised-Panel Cabinets and Blue 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!