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Elegant single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and metal backsplash

Georgian Revival

Lemon Grass Interior Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

Grassy Reed Design Encased in Acrylic and Backlit with LED Lighting

Dovetail Group LLC

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar photo in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and multicolored countertops

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Royal Plaza Drive

ARMAZEM.design

Elegant u-shaped home bar photo in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Dark Stained Large Bar

Olde Mill Cabinetry

Large elegant seated home bar photo in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite countertops

Red Oak Rustic Beauty

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Inspiration for a rustic vinyl floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in Dallas with shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Wide open transitional home in Spring Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Transitional beige floor seated home bar photo in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white countertops

Family Recreation Room | Main Line

Nile Johnson Interior Design

Small trendy galley dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar photo in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops and white countertops

Whitewater Lane

Duet Design Group

Home Bar, Whitewater Lane, Photography by David Patterson
Example of a large mountain style single-wall slate floor and gray floor wet bar design in Denver with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, subway tile backsplash, white countertops, shaker cabinets and green backsplash

Strait Lane Home

Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.

Large elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor seated home bar photo in Dallas with dark wood cabinets and granite countertops

Johns Martin residence

Hood Herring Architecture Pllp

Example of a beach style dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar design in Other with glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets

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Closet Factory

Customized wine racks, a beer fridge and a humidor accent this ultra-modern addition to a man cave.
Small beach style single-wall wet bar photo in Miami with dark wood cabinets

Classic Contemporary

Glas Associates

A modern kitchen with an expansive island featuring raised counters for stools Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Inspiration for a modern single-wall gray floor and ceramic tile home bar remodel in Grand Rapids with white backsplash, floating shelves, dark wood cabinets, marble backsplash and white countertops

Hand Hammered Copper Sink in Custom Back Bar

Dovetail Group LLC

Example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar design in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and multicolored countertops

Extravagance on the River

Baine Contracting, Inc.

Private bar makes this space complete.
Mid-sized cottage chic single-wall dark wood floor wet bar photo in New York with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an undermount sink

Turquoise Home Bar with Dark Wood Cabinets 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!