W35th Kitchen, Family & Dinnig Room Renovation

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Interior Projects

Metex Stone Worx

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Edmonton with no sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Restyling Cocktail bar | 20MQ

Daniele De Bon

Small country u-shaped seated home bar in Venice with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, painted wood floors and grey benchtop.

Locale Ramen in Genova Centro

Laura Messori

Zona bar all'ingresso
Modern home bar in Other with laminate benchtops.

Southwestern Backsplash Design

Rite Rug Flooring

Inspiration for a home bar in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback and ceramic splashback.

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

MH House Remodel

Bridget's Room

Cabinetry, Back Splash Tile and Countertops purchased and installed by Bridget's Room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

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.

Modern Home Bar

Triple A Interior Design

Modern bar with black marble counter on black shaker cabinets with gold accents
Photo of a modern single-wall home bar with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

Billiard Room Refreshment Center

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Custom designed refreshment center for billiards room. Materials: Belgian Chocolate Thermally Fused Laminate with Thermofoil fronts and high-pressure laminate countertop. Designed, manufactured and installed by Valet Custom Cabinets - Campbell, CA. Special thanks to homeowners for allowing us to photograph.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, Berkeley

Floor-to-Ceiling Wine Bar
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback and black floor.

Billiard Room Refreshment Center

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Lower Milford Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Espresso Wet Bar

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This is an example of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback and dark hardwood floors.

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Combination Wine Bar & Office

Closet Factory - Colorado

A spare room transforms into an office and wine storage/bar. The textured material gives the space a rustic modern style that reflects the mountain rang living lifestyle. The style is carried out from the bar to the office desk and the custom cabinets showcase the wine collection and decor while hiding the clutter.

The ZanziBar!

Dovetail Group LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Restyling Cocktail bar | 20MQ

Daniele De Bon

This is an example of a small country u-shaped seated home bar in Venice with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, painted wood floors and grey benchtop.

Black Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops

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.