Serving Center
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Ultimate Man Cave: Bar

KBF by Audi Contractors

Renee Alexander
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar – Bayside Meadows – Fall 2014 Parade Model

Gonyea Custom Homes

Basement bar with fridge and dishwasher. Sophisticated stone subway tile backsplash. Cabinets with space and a place for all your glass ware and wine. Photography by Spacecrafting

The Nesting Place

MIREWORKS

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine splashback, brown floor, beige benchtop, no sink, beige splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Belmont Residence

Hollenbeck Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Houston with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Grand Miramar Luxury Home Staging

THE HOUSE of Vegas

Luxury Home Staging Design, Furniture Rental and Photo by THE HOUSE of Vegas
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Carlsbad Kitchen

Coastal Home Design Studio

A laundry room flood gave opportunity for a brand new kitchen including an improved floor plan, new custom cabinets and fabulous organization. Creating separate work zones for this busy family was the key. The island houses all tools necessary for this avid baker. Including a hinged mixer shelf, pull out utensil bin and tray base cabinet. The wall layout has everything you need to prep and cook a gourmet meal. Reconfiguring the niche created additional pantry and baking pan storage. Adding seeded glass and mullions gave this client plenty of space to display her favorite items. A new wine bar in the hall provided storage and improved aesthetics.

Beverage Center

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Serving Center
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Beige Home Bar Design Ideas with Travertine Splashback

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.