Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Traditional home bar in Boston with carpet.

Finished Basement Malvern, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Wayne, Wy

Finished Basement, Diner Booth, Bar Area, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Elevated Bar, Granite Countertops, Cherry Cabinets, Tiled Backsplash, Wet Bar, Slate Flooring, Tiled Floor, Footrest, Bar Height Counter, Built-In Cabinets, Entertainment Unit, Surround Sound, Walk-Out Basement, Kids Play Area, Full Basement Bathroom, Bathroom, Basement Shower, Entertaining Space, Malvern, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Wayne, Wynnewood, Glen Mills, Media, Newtown Square, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Aston, Berwyn, Frazer, Main Line, Phoenixville,

Fan Cave - Vela, Paisley

Coventry Homes Inc

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback and carpet.

Timeless

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Orlando with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, carpet, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Bar Lounge Area

Dolores Pian, Inspiring Interior Designs

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback and carpet.

The New Traditional

Blue Heron Signature Homes

Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. Behind that space with full accessibility, we created a bar that served the purpose of seating and again, impressive creations. The granite slab bar-top stands on large steel posts, and the backdrop underneath is an etched glass, guitar themed piece. Adding special interest are the LED lights that shine through the glass form the bottom in every color, lighting and accentuating the etchings. The bar/ mini-kitchen area itself sits on a platform just one step up, and modern veneer laminated cabinetry with a slab door style in a glossy wood grained look was chosen. Glass tiles, gorgeous lighting and walnut trimmed veneer make this bar a unique and custom feature that in unmatched. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Clarksville, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

Focal point of this wet bar is the beautiful granite countertop and mosaic backsplash tile.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Now Recording

jodi foster design + planning

Tony Colangelo Photography. Paul Hofmann Construction Ltd.
Mid-sized industrial l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with carpet and grey floor.

Nautical Basement Development

Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design

A nautical basement development featuring a basement bar with navy marine cabinetry, grey quartz, and carrara marble tile, navy and white trellis drapery, tv living area, and modern neutral colors. Photo & Art Credit: Lindsay Nichols Photography

Ripplinger Build

Richardson Lighting

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Other with medium wood cabinets and carpet.

Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH

Ciboro Construction

Anna Ciboro
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, carpet, beige floor and brown benchtop.

The Windy Ridge House

Green Tech Houses

Photo of a large traditional home bar in Houston with carpet and brown floor.

The Thurman in Cheval, Mint Hill, NC

Jane Ann Designs

Stephen Day, Charlotte Image
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Menora Home 2

Western Cabinets

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall home bar in Perth with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, carpet, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Blue Home Bar Design Ideas with Carpet

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.