A close up of the well-stocked bar. These custom bar cabinets in the homeowners' favorite hue combine beautifully with solid reclaimed walnut floating shelves. The floating shelves and the glass-front upper cabinets are perfect for displaying spirits and glassware.

Scott Hargis Photo
Farmhouse u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, an island and paneled appliances

In the center of the kitchen is a waterfall island with classic marble countertop, oversized brass geometric pendants, and blue faux leather stools with brass frames. The tile backsplash behind the oven is a geometric marble with metallic inlay which creates a glamorous patterning. Photo: David Livingston

Stainless steel appliances in basement wet bar. Subway tile backsplash. Large floor tiles. Stone countertops. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Large elegant u-shaped seated home bar photo in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Base magic corner to maximize storage options in your kitchen. All inset cabinets by Wood-Mode 42. Featuring the Alexandria Recessed door style on Opaque Putty finish.

Example of a trendy light wood floor wet bar design in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and gray countertops

To create a focal point in the kitchen, Kim Kendall designed a custom hood range to highlight the beautiful inlaid tile backsplash. Mary Parker Architectural Photography

David Duncan Livingston
Example of a transitional galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and an island

Thse clients came to me for a kitchen refresh. Keeping the existing floor plan but updating as much as possible. After explaining my thoughts, they chose to go with a much larger project. The wall to the garage wash pushed bach 12" to allow for the island to happen. This almost couldn't happen as there is a support post in the garage we had to keep. I designed the last pantry area as on 10" deep, allowing us to conceal that behind the cabinets. Then, we opend up the wall to the dining room to make the rooms one large space. The wall to the family room was also openend up, leaving the half wall to allow for the kitchen eating area. They wanted to incorporate a bar area, without it feeling like a "bar" The fabulous tall custom unit houses their wine collection and then half of the dining room buffet area holds glassware and other bar items. I helped the clients with all of the design choices.We all wanted to keep the space classic, war, functional and with mixed materials. I chose to use the same countertop material for the backsplash, to keep the space feeling as large as possible.

The basement bar uses space that would otherwise be empty square footage. A custom bar aligns with the stair treads and is the same wood and finish as the floors upstairs. John Wilbanks Photography

This sophisticated home bar strikes a perfect balance between function and high-end design. Open floating shelves stretch across the wall, showcasing an impressive bottle collection beneath a striking hexagon-pattern tile backsplash that climbs all the way to the ceiling. Rich, dark wood cabinets offer storage and depth, while glass-front cabinets elegantly display glassware for easy access. A large beverage fridge ensures everything stays chilled and ready. The bar is finished with a sleek gold faucet and matching water spout above the integrated sink, while open-back bar stools sit neatly at the wood-topped counter—inviting guests to gather in style.

A kitchen made to display recipe books, flowers and brightly colored vegetables. We took the sunny, eclectic nature of our client and ran with it, using Lyptus cabinets, rich red oak floors, Copper Meteorite Satin granite countertops, and splashes of color throughout. Photos by Aaron Ziltener

Paul Dyer, www,dyerphoto.com
Home bar - transitional home bar idea in San Francisco

Lincoln Barbour
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s l-shaped beige floor and concrete floor wet bar remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink and white countertops

This home was built by VII Custom Homes with interior design by Jeannie Balsam. The lighting design was done by Cathy Shockey of Legend Lighting. Photography by Twist Tours

Terrace level seated bar with pecan finished cabinets and bar top. The cabinets have a custom stain to complement the quartz countertop. Gregg Willett Photography

Wing Wong
Enclosed dining room - traditional enclosed dining room idea in New York

We're very proud of this beautiful modern kitchen in a new home in Menlo Park. White glossy cabinets from the Aran Cucine Erika collection and base cabinets in Jeres Elm Tranche from the Mia collection with aluminum c-channel handles. The white glossy base cabinets for the bar are also Erika, and the black round bar cabinets are from the Volare collection in high gloss lacquer. The quartz countertop with waterfall edge is Silestone in White Zeus. Undermount sink by Blanco and range hood from Futuro Futuro. Other appliances from Miele. Photo: Jenn Virskus / http://jenn.virskus.com/

The space under the stairs was made useful as a coffee bar and for overflow storage. Ample lighting and a sink make it useful for entertaining as well. Photos: Dave Remple