Commercial bar design. Custom hand carved details, modern style.
Inspiration for a large timeless single-wall dry bar remodel in New York with brown cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash, wood backsplash and brown countertops

Traditional Home Bar

Example of a classic l-shaped home bar design in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, red backsplash, wood backsplash and gray countertops

Cottage Grove Basement

B2 Design Build

Bob Geifer Photography
Large single-wall travertine floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

Browse By Color

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English Gentleman's Bar

Futurian Systems

Large elegant galley medium tone wood floor seated home bar photo in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, wood backsplash and a drop-in sink

Home Bar

City Renovations & Remodeling, LLC

Basement bar created from bump out of the upper level. Perfect space
Mid-sized minimalist galley ceramic tile and beige floor seated home bar photo in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

Quartersawn Oak Bar

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Quarter sawn white oak Victorian style bar; Brass footrail; wood counter top; LED illuminated shelves; Image by UDCC
Home bar - mid-sized victorian dark wood floor and yellow floor home bar idea in Other with red cabinets, wood countertops, wood backsplash and red countertops

Custom Finish Renovation and Addition to Seaside Home with Pool

TL Halford Construction, LLC

Wet bar - small coastal single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Boston with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

Big Sky Montana

Duket Architects Planners

Mid-sized mountain style galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Other with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops and wood backsplash

Charming Guest Cottage

Brakefield Design Collective

Small beach style galley vinyl floor and brown floor home bar photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash and brown countertops

StarMark Cabinetry Designs

Grandview Kitchens Inc.

Small mountain style single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Miami with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite countertops, red backsplash, wood backsplash and gray countertops

Formal Den/Bar Divider

The Fish Gallery

This 300 gallon freshwater aquarium gives a pop of brightness to the traditional style of the spaces it divides. Equipment is housed below and above the aquarium with access through the cabinet doors on the bar side. Location- Houston, Texas Year Completed- 2003 Project Cost- $10,500.00

Custom Bars and Wine Storage

Randall Cabinets & Design, Inc.

A built-in sink makes this custom bar versatile.
Example of a small classic single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, an undermount sink, brown backsplash, wood backsplash and brown countertops

Red Home Bar with Wood 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!