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Cibolo Custom Cabinets

Home Bar Cabinetry in Cibolo, TX

Custom home bar cabinetry in Cibolo, TX with wine storage, glass shelving, and matched finishes. Free estimates on wet and dry bar builds.

  • 15+ Years local experience
  • 500+ Projects completed
  • Licensed & Insured

Serving Cibolo and nearby communities.

A home bar only works if the storage matches how you actually use it, bottle racks at the right depth, glass shelving that doesn't wobble, a countertop that can take a few spilled drinks without staining. Cibolo Custom Cabinets builds bar cabinetry around your layout, whether that's a dry bar tucked into a game room or a wet bar with a sink and under-counter fridge.

If you're planning a wet bar with new plumbing or a dedicated circuit for ice makers and fridges, that's the point where we loop in a licensed plumber or electrician so the cabinetry and rough-in line up before anything gets built.

What's included

What's included with Home Bar Cabinetry

Typically included: cabinet boxes, drawer and door fronts, interior wine rack or glass storage inserts, hardware, finish matched to your sample, countertop fitting.

Optional: glass display doors, accent lighting under shelves, custom countertop edge profile, beverage fridge cutout.

Customer prep: confirm whether plumbing or electrical is part of the project so we can schedule trades, clear the install area, have your layout preferences (open shelving vs. closed cabinets) ready at the design stage.

How it works

How our Home Bar Cabinetry process works

  1. Concept Design photo
    Step 1

    Concept Design

    We develop a layout based on your entertaining habits and the room's footprint.

  2. Layout Planning photo
    Step 2

    Layout Planning

    The bar design accounts for storage, seating clearance, and serving flow.

  3. Cabinet Fabrication photo
    Step 3

    Cabinet Fabrication

    Boxes are built in the shop to house glassware, bottles, and bar tools.

  4. Countertop Fitting photo
    Step 4

    Countertop Fitting

    The counter is cut and set to match the cabinetry footprint exactly.

  5. Hardware Installation photo
    Step 5

    Hardware Installation

    Handles, hinges, and any lighting fixtures go in last.

  6. Final Styling photo
    Step 6

    Final Styling

    We walk the finished bar with you and adjust shelving before signoff.

Materials

Materials and methods for Home Bar Cabinetry

Bar cabinetry gets handled daily, bottles, ice, spilled drinks, so the build needs to hold up to more than a decorative shelf would.

  • Hardwood Bar Panels photo

    Hardwood Bar Panels

    Solid wood panels form the cabinet structure, standing up to the daily wear of a working bar better than particleboard.

  • Glass Shelving Inserts photo

    Glass Shelving Inserts

    Tempered glass shelves display glassware and bottles while keeping sightlines open in smaller rooms.

  • Wine Rack Inserts photo

    Wine Rack Inserts

    Built-in racks hold bottles horizontally and securely, sized to your typical bottle count instead of a generic fit.

  • Bar Hardware Finishes photo

    Bar Hardware Finishes

    Pulls and hinges are picked to match your kitchen or living space so the bar doesn't look bolted on.

  • Lighting Accents photo

    Lighting Accents

    Low-voltage accent lighting under shelves highlights glassware and gives the bar area definition at night.

  • Custom Countertop Edges photo

    Custom Countertop Edges

    Edge profiles are shaped to suit the room, from a simple eased edge to a more detailed bullnose.

Timeline

How long does a Home Bar Cabinetry project take?

A dry bar build moves faster than one tied to plumbing or electrical work, since there's no trade scheduling involved.

  1. 01

    Design consult

    same day
  2. 02

    Cabinet fabrication

    2–4 weeks
  3. 03

    Plumbing/electrical coordination

    1–2 weeks

    adds if a wet bar is part of the scope

  4. 04

    Install

    1 day

    for cabinetry and countertop

Need a schedule that fits?

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Codes & permits

Permits and codes for Home Bar Cabinetry in Cibolo

Permit rules vary by project scope. Check with the City of Cibolo or your county before starting any plumbing or electrical work.

Typically needs a permitOften no permit
Installing open shelving or a prefab wine rack kitBuilding cabinetry around a sink
Swapping cabinet hardware or hingesdrain
Painting or staining existing bar cabinets yourselfor fridge cutout
—Matching a countertop and finish to an existing kitchen or room
—Any wet bar plumbing or electrical
—which needs a licensed trade plus cabinetry built to fit around it

When to call

When to call for Home Bar Cabinetry

Call for a free estimate before you finalize plumbing or electrical plans, it's easier to design the cabinetry and trade work together than to retrofit one around the other.

  • You're finishing a game room or media space and want a built-in bar instead of a freestanding cart
  • You're adding a wet bar and need cabinetry designed around plumbing and electrical rough-in
  • Your current bar cabinet is stock-sized and doesn't fit the wall or your bottle collection
  • You want a finish that matches existing kitchen or living room cabinetry

FAQs

Home Bar Cabinetry FAQs

How much does home bar cabinetry cost in Cibolo?

Dry bar cabinetry typically runs in the range of standard built-ins by linear foot. Wet bars cost more once plumbing, electrical, and a sink cutout are factored in. A free estimate gives you a number based on your actual layout.

Do I need a permit for a home bar?

Only if you're adding new plumbing or electrical. A dry bar with no sink or new circuits usually doesn't need one, but always confirm with the City of Cibolo or your county first.

How long does a wet bar install take compared to a dry bar?

A dry bar can be done in a few weeks start to finish. A wet bar takes longer since it needs to be scheduled around plumbing and electrical trade work.

Can you match my existing kitchen cabinets for a home bar?

We can match wood species, stain, and hardware to existing cabinetry so the bar reads as part of the home, not an add-on.

Is a wine rack insert worth it over open shelving?

If you store bottles regularly, a wine rack insert keeps them secure and organized. Open shelving works better if you're mostly displaying glassware or spirits.

What's the difference in cost between a dry bar and a wet bar?

A wet bar costs more mainly due to plumbing, electrical, and a sink or fridge cutout. The cabinetry itself is priced similarly either way.

Next step

Get a Home Bar Cabinetry estimate in Cibolo

Call (361) 738-5733 or request a free estimate to get your home bar layout designed and priced, wet or dry.

Ask about Home Bar Cabinetry

Tell us about the project and how to reach you.

Call (361) 738-5733