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U-shaped Home Bar with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Glenwood New Construction
Glenwood New Construction
Morris LareMorris Lare
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped wet bar in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, wood splashback, light hardwood flooring and black worktops.
Mediterranean Pool House
Mediterranean Pool House
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped breakfast bar in San Francisco with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
Farmhouse Home Bar
Farmhouse Home Bar
Photo of a medium sized country u-shaped breakfast bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey worktops and feature lighting.
On Outdoor Oasis
On Outdoor Oasis
Braen SupplyBraen Supply
This steeply sloped property was converted into a backyard retreat through the use of natural and man-made stone. The natural gunite swimming pool includes a sundeck and waterfall and is surrounded by a generous paver patio, seat walls and a sunken bar. A Koi pond, bocce court and night-lighting provided add to the interest and enjoyment of this landscape. This beautiful redesign was also featured in the Interlock Design Magazine. Explained perfectly in ICPI, “Some spa owners might be jealous of the newly revamped backyard of Wayne, NJ family: 5,000 square feet of outdoor living space, complete with an elevated patio area, pool and hot tub lined with natural rock, a waterfall bubbling gently down from a walkway above, and a cozy fire pit tucked off to the side. The era of kiddie pools, Coleman grills and fold-up lawn chairs may be officially over.”
Edina Shingle Style
Edina Shingle Style
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Designer: Ben Nelson | Furnishings: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped breakfast bar in Minneapolis with carpet, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets and composite countertops.
WATERWAY INTRACOASTAL HOME
WATERWAY INTRACOASTAL HOME
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
Jack Bates Photography
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped breakfast bar in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops and porcelain flooring.
Locust Hills Drive Residence
Locust Hills Drive Residence
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Stonewood LLC, Builder | Peter Eskuche, Architect | Troy Thies Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped breakfast bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and brown worktops.
Westport Country
Westport Country
Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.
Party central is this mysterious black bar with delicate brass shelves, anchored from countertop to ceiling. The countertop is an acid washed stainless, a treatment that produces light copper highlights. An integral sink can be filled with ice to keep wine cool all evening.
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
Dynamic Designs FurnitureDynamic Designs Furniture
Photo of a world-inspired u-shaped breakfast bar in Miami with dark hardwood flooring, recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
NORTH STAR KITCHENSNORTH STAR KITCHENS
Large home bar designed for multi generation family gatherings. Illuminated photo taken locally in the Vail area. Everything you need for a home bar with durable stainless steel counters.
Games, Theater, Bar, Wine Cellar
Games, Theater, Bar, Wine Cellar
Timber Wolff Designs Inc.Timber Wolff Designs Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, stone tiled splashback, brown splashback, brown floors, brown worktops and a built-in sink.
Ashburn Basement with Custom Bar, Custom Shelving, Home Gym, and Bath
Ashburn Basement with Custom Bar, Custom Shelving, Home Gym, and Bath
KBF by Audi ContractorsKBF by Audi Contractors
Visit Our State Of The Art Showrooms! New Fairfax Location: 3891 Pickett Road #001 Fairfax, VA 22031 Leesburg Location: 12 Sycolin Rd SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 Renee Alexander Photography
Bar
Bar
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
Custom garage door style liquor cabinet and concrete sink.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.
Ann Arbor Residence
Ann Arbor Residence
Young & Young InteriorsYoung & Young Interiors
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped wet bar in Detroit with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, grey floors and grey worktops.
Special Additions - Home Bar
Special Additions - Home Bar
Special AdditionsSpecial Additions
Special Additions Dura Supreme Cabinetry Chapel Hill Panel Door Knotty Alder Morel
Medium sized country u-shaped breakfast bar in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and grey worktops.
Man Cave Creation - Redding Ca
Man Cave Creation - Redding Ca
StockWall Construction Inc.StockWall Construction Inc.
Grace Aston
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, wood splashback, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Home Bar Renovation St. Louis, MO
Home Bar Renovation St. Louis, MO
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Medium sized classic u-shaped wet bar in St Louis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and porcelain flooring.
Brasada Ranch Views
Brasada Ranch Views
Amy Troute Inspired Interior DesignAmy Troute Inspired Interior Design
The decadent “juice room” is our client’s favorite entertaining space off the kitchen, with an awning window for service to the grilling area beyond and ample refrigeration, storage and serving space for mixing delicious concoctions. Photography by Chris Murray Productions
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
NORTH STAR KITCHENSNORTH STAR KITCHENS
Large home bar designed for multi generation family gatherings. Combining rustic white oak cabinetry and flooring with a high gloss lacquer finish creates the modern rustic design the client dreamed of. Wenge & Stainless steel bar top.
French Country Flip
French Country Flip
JTID Inc.JTID Inc.
We opted for an Art Deco-inspired scheme. We designed the bar’s concave wood panels which were coated with a platinum finish. The rear wall area onto which shelves are mounted is sheathed with sheets of antiqued mercury glass. There are an aged brass sink and its matching faucet on the left side.

U-shaped Home Bar with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A home bar is one of the ultimate indulgences for a homeowner. By no means essential but all the more satisfying for that very reason. Whether your home bar ideas would be having the boys round to watch the big match in a pub-style atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon, ‘going uptown’ to sip an espresso martini in your home cocktail bar in the loft, or hoping to recreate the vibe of an intimate speakeasy in your basement, a style home bar is a treat that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits. A place where you are always guaranteed a seat.

How big should my home bar be?

The ideal style of your home bar will depend on your lifestyle and entertaining habits as well as the amount of available space. If big groups come round regularly then you should consider dedicating a part of your living room or basement to a larger seating area – complete with a bar table, bar stools and wet bar section – to keep everyone suitably comfortable and merry. If TV is essential, check if there is a wall nearby that’s a big enough to mount it on without restricting anyone’s view. A key feature of home bar ideas is the storage – gleaming wine racks and low-lit glass shelves. Make sure you can afford these little delights after you have built the basic structure. Alternatively, if space is limited, a freestanding home cocktail bar would give you somewhere to prepare cocktails that is out of the way – in the corner of your dining room or under the stairwell for instance. Also, mirrored surfaces can help to create the illusion of space. Sketch the layout of the room in which you would like to place the bar and think about where all those bottles, cans and snacks are going to go. Then speak to either a home bar specialist about your home bar ideas, or to a joiner about adapting a vintage bookcase or creating something bespoke.

What style of home bar should I choose?

Try to play off the interior decor of the surrounding area. A kitsch Manhattan-inspired home cocktail bar will look out of place in a country cottage, for example. Similarly, a long white walnut home bar would jar against a bright red contemporary kitchen. That said, contrast might be something that you accentuate, not least through the choice of flooring, which would help to make your home bar stand out. Collect home bar ideas in an Ideabook, settle upon a theme and then discuss the design with your home bar specialist or joiner. Lighting sets the mood in bars, particularly late at night, so pay special attention to placement, intensity and how you want your guests to feel. Dim underbar lighting creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, while spotlights brighten and energise.

Which home bar accessories and facilities should I include?

This really does depend on how far you are willing to go. A home bar can replicate almost everything you see in your local, from running water and refrigerated wine cabinets to draught beer pumps and bespoke lighting and a sound systems. Again, the most important thing is to work with what’s there – available space and home decor. Is that black lizard effect leather flooring really going to go? How about the turquoise splashback? Do those flowers look out of place or will they help to soften up what’s fast becoming a man cave? There are several ways to make a home bar more visually interesting without spending big on fixtures and fittings. Select furniture that’s comfortable but also sparks interest, such as salvaged chairs or a second-hand leather sofa. Add a touch of glitz and glamour through your choice of glassware, drinks trolley, ice bucket, shaker and spirit bottles if you want the home cocktail bar look. Then scatter a few curios around the bar – ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great home bar ideas to get the conversation started.
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