Design ideas for a large industrial galley bar cart in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

Lifestyle Feedback Photos

Urban Walls

This is an example of a contemporary bar cart in Vancouver with open cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Outer Sunset

Carl and The Wolf

Design ideas for a small contemporary bar cart in Tampa with medium wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Serena & Lily - Westport

Holder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes

Serena & Lily store, Westport CT
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bar cart in New York with glass benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Hygge Hideaway

Montana Expressions

Inspiration for a small scandinavian bar cart in Other with brown floor.

A Movie Theater from the 1920's is Converted into Lofts

Margot Hartford Photography

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz
Photo of a small industrial bar cart in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets and black floor.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in New York with black cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Global Transitional with Bay Views

Home Frosting

For the spacious living room, we ensured plenty of comfortable seating with luxe furnishings for the sophisticated appeal. We added two elegant leather chairs with muted brass accents and a beautiful center table in similar accents to complement the chairs. A tribal artwork strategically placed above the fireplace makes for a great conversation starter at family gatherings. In the large dining area, we chose a wooden dining table with modern chairs and a statement lighting fixture that creates a sharp focal point. A beautiful round mirror on the rear wall creates an illusion of vastness in the dining area. The kitchen has a beautiful island with stunning countertops and plenty of work area to prepare delicious meals for the whole family. Built-in appliances and a cooking range add a sophisticated appeal to the kitchen. The home office is designed to be a space that ensures plenty of productivity and positive energy. We added a rust-colored office chair, a sleek glass table, muted golden decor accents, and natural greenery to create a beautiful, earthy space. --- Project designed by interior design studio Home Frosting. They serve the entire Tampa Bay area including South Tampa, Clearwater, Belleair, and St. Petersburg. For more about Home Frosting, see here: https://homefrosting.com/

HGTV Big City Digs

Mary Rossi Designs

Black and Brushed-Brass Accents on Console Table Turned Bar. Black and brushed-brass accents create a striking tableau on this console table turned bar. The setup is perfect for entertaining, while keeping things organized and on display.

Woods End - Decorating & Styling

Parker & Parker Design, LLC

Decorating and finishing touches for Woods End Project
Photo of a beach style bar cart in New York with no sink, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Whitney's Christmas House Tour - Featured in Sacramento Magazine

Design Shop Interiors

Christmas house tour, holidays, Christmas tree, Christmas decorations, Holiday bar cart
Country bar cart in Sacramento with beige floor.

Adaptive Reuse Workbench Bar Cart

Walnut Studiolo

Recycling an inexpensive woodworking bench from Harbor Freight into a rustic bar cart for our dining room. Photo credit: Erin Berzel
Photo of a mid-sized industrial single-wall bar cart in Portland with light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and beige benchtop.

East Village, Manhattan

Tina Ramchandani Creative

As our client loves to entertain a beautiful and fully stocked bar cart was a must-have. Photo by Jacob Snavely
This is an example of a mid-sized modern bar cart in New York with medium wood cabinets and wood benchtops.

My Houzz: Pretty Pinks and Neutrals in a Chic Providence Loft

Design Fixation [Faith Provencher]

Photo: Faith Towers © 2018 Houzz
Eclectic bar cart in Providence with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

My Houzz: Bright White and Color in Austin

Kristin Laing

Photo: Kristin Laing © 2018 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional bar cart in Austin with brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Westchester

Morrone Interiors

Hi Res Media
Design ideas for a contemporary bar cart in Orlando with no sink and multi-coloured floor.

Global Transitional with Bay Views

Home Frosting

Rolfe Road Residence

Bella Designs Studio

Ansel Olson Photography. Anthropologie (bar cabinet)
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall bar cart in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and turquoise benchtop.

Bar Cart Design Ideas

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.