This is an example of a traditional home bar in Miami.

This wet bar sits adjacent to the gym and the sport court and features multiple refrigerated drawers. Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

The Collingham Project

Making Spaces

Photo of a large scandinavian single-wall wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, copper benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Westwood Residence

Dworsky Architecture

Modern home bar in Los Angeles.

Ocean's Edge

Wright-Ryan Homes

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, shiplap splashback and white benchtop.

Luke Ridge Kitchen

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Wedgwood Custom Build

Michael T Shinn Construction LLC

Custom 10' brass wet bar with ebonized oak cabinets.
Contemporary wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Family Room & Bar Addition - Haddonfield

Cipriani Remodeling Solutions

Family Room & WIne Bar Addition - Haddonfield This new family gathering space features custom cabinetry, two wine fridges, two skylights, two sets of patio doors, and hidden storage.

Chestnut

Boomgaarden Architects

1000 Words Marketing
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Liberty Heights Modern

Williams Construction

Wet bar with floating walnut shelves with embedded led lighting.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

5415 Holly Springs

Gilboa Homes

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and glass tile splashback.

Rye Renovation

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with light hardwood floors.

Eagle Pass Kitchen

Pacific Rim Cabinets

Rob Atkins Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

Upper West Townhouse

Chango

Design ideas for a home bar in New York.

Oasis In the Woods

LiLu Interiors

This prairie home tucked in the woods strikes a harmonious balance between modern efficiency and welcoming warmth. This home's thoughtful design extends to the beverage bar area, which features open shelving and drawers, offering convenient storage for all drink essentials. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/north-oaks-prairie-home-interior-design/

Modern Farmhouse Custom Build

Erica Peale Design

Custom modern farmhouse featuring thoughtful architectural details.
Large country home bar in DC Metro with laminate floors and grey floor.

Union Chapel Transitional

ROBERT DAME DESIGNS

Built by Kingswood Custom Homes
Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Houston.

Light + Bright Modern Farmhouse Kitchen + Dining Room Remodel

User

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Portland with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Residence, Menlo Park

The Proposed Plan

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Carlsbad Traditional Spanish Style Full Design and Renovation

Spaces Renewed

Built in bars are a great addition to any space. The additional storage, prep space, and appliances compliment and add to the usability of the kitchen. A built in fridge, ice maker and freezer and copper prep sink all fit nicely in this snug space. The glass door cabinets are great for storage and display.

Blue, Beige 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.