Amanda R Klein
Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley seated home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Kitchens

Crossed Chisels

Anthony Cottrell
Country single-wall home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets and granite benchtops.

Contemporary Lodge

Bullseye Custom Cabinetry

In the basement of this luxurious home is this dynamic custom bar. It has custom painted cabinetry that has glass door panels, and large seating area, and an eclectic wallcovering.

Single Springs - Custom Home

Domum

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

River Lodge

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Country seated home bar in Grand Rapids with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and brown benchtop.

CL Residence

Shoemaker Construction

Bar lighting deatils
Mid-sized u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Old World I'On

Divine Creations

The Wine Cellar of our Old World I'On home.
Inspiration for a large traditional home bar in Charleston with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops and grey splashback.

Smithwood Drive

New Age Design

New Age Design
Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Italianate Historical Renovation and Addition - Bar area

Melotte Morse Leonatti Parker

Traditional home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and glass tile splashback.

From Beige to BOLD - A Muskoka Repaint Project

Royal Muskoka Painting

From beige to BOLD! We’ve gone with a modern look for this 4-person bar, in order to match the newly updated wall colour. Finished in Kendall Charcoal (HC-166), and Cloud White (OC-130) - Benjamin Moore #muskoka #muskokalife #muskokalakes #muskokaliving #muskokarealestate #muskokacottage #rosseau #lakejoseph #exteriorpainting #exteriorstain #cottage #cottagelife #lakerosseau #buildmuskoka #muskokabuild #muskokabuilders #paintlife #painter #painting #royalmuskoka #interiordesigner #exteriordesign #staging #design #designer #designinspiration #designinspo #designerbreed #interiordesign #discoverpage

Bar - Ancaster House

Parkyn Design

Dramatic home bar. Perfect for entertaining!
Large transitional seated home bar in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen

Duncan's Bath & Kitchen Center

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

House Burger

Nuclei Lifestyle Design

view of bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, porcelain floors, white floor and brown benchtop.

House renovation

Your Design Kitchens and Bathrooms

Bar unit
This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall seated home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops and beige splashback.

Las Olas Private Residence

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Park Ridge Basement

Edward Archer Designs

Design ideas 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.

Ann Arbor Hills Remodel and Addition

Studio Z Architecture

This elegant butler’s pantry links the new formal dining room and kitchen, providing space for serving food and drinks. Unique materials like mirror tile and leather wallpaper were used to add interest. LED lights are mounted behind the wine wall to give it a subtle glow. Contractor: Momentum Construction LLC Photographer: Laura McCaffery Photography Interior Design: Studio Z Architecture Interior Decorating: Sarah Finnane Design

Modern custom home

Newground Developments

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Black cabinetry with glass-fronted doors and multiple arched openings

CabinetWerks by Orren Pickell

An arched opening into the bar in mirrored with the arch over the bar. Dark black cabinetry with glass door fronts is contrasted with white walls. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.

North Park - Custom Bar

Edge Kitchens Inc.

Custom Bar off dining room, custom cabinetry, 10' ceilings, in cabinet LED lighting, under cabinet LED lighting, bar fridge, quartz counters, glass shelves, prep sink

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.