Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops and grey splashback.

Cottage Bluemountain

Farhee Chundrigar

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Built-Ins

Odyssey Woodworks

Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Wine Cafe

Element Studios

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Oxfordshire with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, marble floors and beige floor.

Blue Salty Dog

Woodbridge Builders

Manny Fernandez
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Garnet

Surrina Plemons Interiors

Paul Keitz Photography
Inspiration for an expansive country home bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Aberdeen Grove

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Singing the Blues Wet Bar

Top’s Appliances and Cabinetry, LLC

The Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry and Sub-Zero Appliances complement the elegance of this traditional in home wet bar. The Tiffany Recessed Cabinet Doors are finished in a Navy Vintage Opaque. The Glass Door option brings a certain distinction to the room. The copper pull knobs and wire mesh inserts accents add elegance and style to this space. Pair that with the undercounter Sub-Zero Refrigerator & Wine Cooler, plus the Kitchen Aid Ice Maker and you have the perfect setting for entertaining. The undercounter lighting reflects beautifuly on the Alpine Mist white Caesarstone Quartz countertops. The perfect add to any home. Photo by Gage Seaux

One Step Down Cocktail Lounge

Grace Blu Interior Design

Who doesn't want to transform your living room into the perfect at-home bar to host friends for cocktails? #OneStepDownProject
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A&C's Bartility room

OnePlan

One of our more unusual projects, helping two budding interior design enthusiasts to create a bar in their garage with a utility area at the rear with boiler and laundry items and a sink... OnePlan was happy to help and guide with the space planning - but the amazing decor was all down to the clients, who sourced furnishings and chose the decor themselves - it's worthy of a visit from Jay Gatsby himself! They are happy for me to share these finished pics - and I'm absolutely delighted to do so!

Glenn Valley Custom Home

User

This is a custom bar design for the client, they like to entertain and watch movies in this space, so we wanted a place where it created depth, and a bit of sparkle all while paying an homage to their yacht lifestyle.

Basement Bar Oasis

Vanco Millwork Inc.

This is an example of a modern wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Office / Den / Library

Francois Tenenbaum - Design by Francois, LLC

Art Deco Secretaire
Photo of a traditional home bar in New York with no sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet, red floor and black benchtop.

Colleyville Home Update

ZFE Renovations

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

One Step Down Cocktail Lounge

Grace Blu Interior Design

Shavano Creek Kitchen, Bathroom and Bar

Shaw Company Remodeling

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Glenn Valley Custom Home

User

The Water Bar

ATELIER NOIR INTERIORS

This bar was designed to bring our clients yacht into their home, incorporating movement in the tiles, the chrome accents and the blue of the ocean, created a contemporary space where they can watch all the sports games they want, while not going thirsty!

Dix Hills

Artista Kitchen & Bath Design

Custom Navy Blue Kitchen, Butler' s Pantry, and Coffee Bar
Large transitional l-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

BROOKHAVEN Blue basement

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

over the counter microwave built in into base cabinet
Photo of a small beach style single-wall home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Black Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets

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.