Inspiration for a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tranquil & Stunning Seaside with Beautiful Cabinetry

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

Lori Hamilton
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Welcome Home

Kitchens By Clay

Bar cabinetry contains ice maker, sink, integrated drawer refrigeration. Beautifully designed. Cabinetry designed by Clay Cox, Kitchens by Clay. Photos by Giovanni Photography.

Private Residence in Greenwood Village Colorado

YK Stone Center Inc.

Lit up round bar, Onyx countertop material Ron Ruscio Photography www.ronrusciophotography.com
Photo of a large contemporary seated home bar in Denver.

Beaumont Residence

Stallard Interiors

Peter Hoare
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Adelaide with dark wood cabinets and beige floor.

Memorial Home by Robert Dame

Allan Edwards Builder Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wilson Basement

Daylight Basement Company

Stone Media Wall with Arch, Stone Column and Stone Front Bar
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

Libertyville New Construction

Sutherland Custom Builders (Sutherland Homes)

Mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet and beige floor.

Coastal Virginia Idea House Ashby's Bridge

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Design ideas for a large beach style galley seated home bar in Other with white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ivyland Basement Remodel

Ryann Reed Design Build

A basement should be a warm wonderful place to spend time with family in friends. But this one in a Warminster was a dark dingy place that the homeowners avoided. Our team took this blank canvas and added a Bathroom, Bar, and Mud Room. We were able to create a clean and open contemporary look that the home owners love. Now it’s hard to get them upstairs. Their new living space has changed their lives and we are thrilled to have made that possible.

Home Bars

Crown Woodworking

Design ideas for a small traditional seated home bar in Boston with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and carpet.

Menger Springs

User

Mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Medicine Lake Lower Level

Lake Country Builders

Contemporary seated home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bars

Randy's Flooring

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

True-blue views

LMK Interiors

Porcelain tile floor, basaltina counters, live edge elm bar top, Urban Electric lights, Sub Zero Wine Refrigerators, Kegerator
Photo of a large beach style seated home bar in San Francisco.

Basement Bar

Slate Design & Remodel

This is an example of a small industrial u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Phillip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Greenwich Street, San Francisco

FQ DESIGNS GROUP

Photo of a contemporary galley seated home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

La Dune Blanche

Atelier Plurielles Architectures

Vue globale du restaurant et bar
This is an example of a large beach style single-wall seated home bar in Bordeaux with ceramic floors, grey floor, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and beige benchtop.

Las Olas Mansion

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Beige Seated Home Bar 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.