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Custom Bars
One-of-a-kind home bars and commercial bar installations featuring fine woodwork and distinctive craftsmanship.
Fine Woodwork, Distinctive Design
A custom bar is the heart of entertaining — a place where craftsmanship meets conviviality. Miami Woodworking designs and builds one-of-a-kind bars for homes and businesses throughout Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio, combining fine architectural woodwork with practical functionality.
What We Build
- Full Home Bars — Complete bar installations with cabinetry, countertops, back bars, shelving, and integrated appliance spaces
- Wet Bars — Compact bar setups with sinks, beverage coolers, and storage built into walls or room corners
- Basement Entertainment Bars — Large-scale bars designed for finished basements, game rooms, and media rooms
- Back Bars & Display Shelving — Illuminated shelving and mirrored back bar walls that showcase your collection
- Exotic Wood Bar Tops — Stunning bar surfaces in walnut, cherry, sapele, zebrawood, and other premium species
- Commercial Bars — Restaurant, brewery, and hospitality bars built to commercial standards
Design Features
Every Miami Woodworking bar is designed for both beauty and function:
- Custom Cabinetry — Soft-close drawers, adjustable shelving, and specialized storage for glassware, bottles, and accessories
- Exotic Wood Tops — Edge-grain, flat-grain, or live-edge surfaces finished with durable bar-grade sealants
- Chicago Bar Rail — Classic armrest molding in matching or contrasting wood species
- Foot Rails — Polished brass, brushed nickel, or oil-rubbed bronze foot rails mounted on custom brackets
- Integrated Lighting — Under-counter LED lighting, back bar illumination, and pendant light coordination
- Appliance Integration — Built-in spaces for ice makers, beverage coolers, dishwashers, and sinks
Our Process
- Consultation — We discuss your entertaining style, space, budget, and design preferences. We can visit your home or meet at our showroom.
- Custom Design — Our designers create detailed plans including cabinetry layout, wood species, finish selection, and hardware options.
- Master Build — Every component is handcrafted in our Lebanon shop by experienced cabinet makers.
- Professional Installation — Our crew handles plumbing coordination, electrical placement, and finish installation.
Bars Built for Cincinnati Homes
From elegant wet bars in Indian Hill to expansive basement entertainment bars in Mason and West Chester, Miami Woodworking has been building custom bars for Southwest Ohio homeowners for nearly 30 years.
FAQ
Common Questions About Custom Bars
What is the typical cost range for a custom home bar? +
Custom bar projects vary widely based on size, materials, and complexity. A basic wet bar with standard features may start around several thousand dollars, while a full-scale entertainment bar with exotic wood tops, built-in refrigeration, and custom cabinetry represents a larger investment. We provide detailed, itemized quotes during the design phase so there are no surprises.
Can you build a bar in a basement or awkward space? +
Absolutely — that is where custom work truly shines. Basement bars, under-stair bars, corner bars, and oddly shaped spaces are some of our favorite challenges. Because every component is built to your exact measurements, we can maximize functionality in spaces where off-the-shelf solutions simply would not work.
What wood species are popular for bar tops? +
Walnut, cherry, and white oak are popular domestic choices for their beauty and durability. For a truly distinctive look, many clients choose exotic species like sapele, zebrawood, or bubinga. We also build stunning live-edge bar tops from single slabs. Visit our showroom to see and feel samples of each species.
Do you build commercial bars for restaurants and businesses? +
Yes. Miami Woodworking builds bars for both residential and commercial clients. Our commercial bar work includes restaurants, breweries, wineries, and hospitality venues throughout Southwest Ohio. We work with your architect or designer to meet commercial code requirements while delivering the same level of craftsmanship as our residential work.
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Contact us today for a free consultation about custom bars.