A stainless steel beverage cooler is the perfect complement to the silver glazed cabinetry. The large mirrored wall helps adds a spacious element to the area.

Pope Basement

Creating Space, Inc.

Todd DiFiore
Seated home bar - large transitional galley porcelain tile and brown floor seated home bar idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, red backsplash, brick backsplash, raised-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Grand Rapids Lower Level Pub

Starlite Kitchens

Starlite Kitchens designer Carolle Spence designed this lower level pub using Mid Continent Cabinetry. The painted Ebony finish with a silver glaze is showcased on the Broadmoor doorstyle.

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Chatham Hills - Country French

Old Town Design Group

The basement hosts a full kitchen and a personalized wine cellar. Photo Credit: Tom Graham
Mid-sized elegant single-wall light wood floor and brown floor seated home bar photo in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and brick backsplash

Mayacamas Residence, Windsor, CA

Petersen Design Associates, LLC

Example of a large mountain style single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, brown backsplash and brick backsplash

The Ranch House in Almaden Valley

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Wet bar - mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar idea in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash and gray countertops

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Example of a large transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor wet bar design in Phoenix with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash and white countertops

Media Room Remodel and Update

JLS Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall light wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brick backsplash and red backsplash

Pope Basement

Creating Space, Inc.

Todd DiFiore
Seated home bar - large transitional galley porcelain tile and brown floor seated home bar idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red backsplash and brick backsplash

Pintail Water Valley Basement Finish

Holman Construction

Seated home bar - mid-sized modern l-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor seated home bar idea in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash and gray countertops

Pool House in Fairview

Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters

Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters create flexibility in both space and security. Pictured here, you see custom multifold panels framing an inviting fireplace, creating versatility to keep in warm air or create airflow during the warm weather months.

Kitchens by Elegant Wood Design

Example of a tuscan terra-cotta tile home bar design in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, pink backsplash and brick backsplash

Lake Home

Vintage Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor wet bar remodel in Omaha with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, brick backsplash and brown countertops

Heritage Woodworks

On projects like this traditional and wine cellar, we are often brought to finish out spaces with unique and custom touches to perfect the rooms. In this instance, we were commissioned to build a custom, traditional wet bar to serve as a focal point for the room with an adjoining wine cellar. This effect of this is a great, finished basement perfect for not only storing wine, but also entertaining and hosting guests and family.

Transitional Home Bar

Example of a small transitional single-wall vinyl floor and brown floor wet bar design in Birmingham with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash, brick backsplash and brown countertops

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MILLIRON GRANITE & QUARTZ

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Minimalist single-wall wet bar photo in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and brick backsplash

Pintail Water Valley Basement Finish

Holman Construction

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Wet bar - large transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor wet bar idea in Phoenix with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash and white countertops

Home Bar Media Room

AV Solutions, Inc.

Example of a mid-sized classic galley wet bar design in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red backsplash and brick backsplash

Home Bar with Raised-Panel Cabinets and Brick 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!

Kabekona Retreat

Liv4 Architecture

Rick Hammer
Mountain style u-shaped brick floor and brown floor home bar photo in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash and brick backsplash