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.

The Soho Loft

Jennifer Connell Design

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in New York with no sink, open cabinets, black cabinets and glass benchtops.

O2 Belltown - Model Room #1101, Seattle, WA

Belltown Design LLC

What better place than the sitting area for a bar cart? This lovely piece came from Arteriors Home and can be moved as it is on casters. O2 Belltown - Model Room #1101, Seattle, WA, Belltown Design, Photography by Paula McHugh

Alamo Bungalow

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

For a young family with 3 small boys comfort and functionality were key but style was not sacrificed as the homeowner was willing to add playful touches to the family room and dining room space where the family spends most of their time. Scott Hargis

Window Treatments

Haft International, Inc.

Photo of a small traditional bar cart in New York with glass benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Dwelling

Keough Stearns Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in New York with glass benchtops.

SoMa Surfer Loft

Studio Nauleau

Ashley Batz
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial bar cart in Los Angeles with no sink, glass benchtops and concrete floors.

Brooklyn Modern

Get Decorated

A Modern Apartment Makeover in Brooklyn, New York. This one bedroom apartment was transformed into a sleek and structured home for a single-father looking to create a space that identified with his personal style but was also accommodating to having his kids visit and to entertain family and friends. Check out the photo tour of this beautifully renovated, NYC apartment. The project included the combined Living and Dining Room, Master Bedroom, bathroom, entry foyer and kitchen.

MG+BW at Robb & Stucky

Robb & Stucky

Design ideas for a transitional bar cart in Miami with glass benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Vauxhall Apartment

Eleanor Baines Photography

Eleanor Baines Photography
Photo of a contemporary bar cart in London with open cabinets, glass benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Weatherly

Marracar Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall bar cart in San Francisco with glass benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Studio Berlin Schöneberg

Albert Interiors

Bar
Inspiration for a small scandinavian bar cart in Berlin with glass benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Brooklyn Modern

Get Decorated

O2 Belltown - Model Room #1101, Seattle, WA

Belltown Design LLC

There are two round concrete pillars in this 800 square foot space - one in the great room and and one in the bedroom. This project requires working with them and creating living spaces around them. O2 Belltown - Model Room #1101, Seattle, WA, Belltown Design, Photography by Paula McHugh

Weatherly

Marracar Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall bar cart in San Francisco with glass benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bar Cart Design Ideas with Glass Benchtops

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.