Large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Chicago Home Bar

Atchison Architectural Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and white cabinets.

Park Ridge Basement

Edward Archer Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wet Bars

JAV Remodeling

Large transitional single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops and multi-coloured splashback.

Condo Remodel

CMK Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Bickimer Homes Model

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Providence Country Club Attic

DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.

Multi-faceted custom attic renovation including a guest suite w/ built-in Murphy beds and private bath, and a fully equipped entertainment room with a full bar.

Man Cave

California Closets of Tennessee

Recycled black leather belt back panel adds masculine texture.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Nashville with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback and concrete floors.

Custom Bar

This Oak House

Home Bar: This Oak House can do custom cabinetry. This home bar is in Brown Maple, in Dark Knight Stain, with Granite Countertops
Design ideas for a single-wall home bar in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Kitchens

Peters Cabinetry

Peters Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Basement Bar

Insidesign

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

Typhoon Bordeaux Granite Bar Top

Miami Circle Marble & Fabrication

Typhoon Bordeaux Granite Bar Top - U-shaped
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Horsemen Lane Residence

AR Homes - Cincinnati, OH

Tracy Doyle Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

The Mouse House

Maillot Homes

Photo: Phil Crozier
Inspiration for a transitional galley wet bar in Calgary with glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Kitchens

Castle Pines Remodeling LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and carpet.

New Construction- Tile

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Talk about Basement Bar Goals! -Mindy Schalinske
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

TV Wall Mount, Tivo System Installation, Security Cameras-Mahwah, NJ

NJ Smart Homes and Theater LLC

Home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Bayern Cabinets

Panache Inspiration Center

wood cabinet
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and light hardwood floors.

Completed Jobs from European Stone Concepts

European Stone Concepts

Luna Pearl Granite Bar Top European Stone Concepts
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Great Falls, VA

Kelley Astore Interiors

The wet bar of our most recent project in Great Falls, VA.
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and white benchtop.

Black Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front 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.