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.

Programmable, Colored LED Lighting in Each Panel

Dovetail Group LLC

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

The Villas at Claymont: Industrial Craftsman Style

Bentley Construction LLC

This is an example of an arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Louisville with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Central Oregon Interior Remodel

Makena Custom Homes

Full custom wet bar featuring a blue agate backsplash and counter top with custom wood cabinetry.
Photo of a contemporary home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback and blue benchtop.

Heather Court Residence

Z+ Interiors

Amanda Kirkpatrick Photo
Inspiration for a small transitional galley home bar in New York with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Sophisticated Modern

Tree Line Builders, LLC

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Home Bar in Brandon, South Dakota

Today's StarMark Custom Cabinetry & Furniture

Photo of a transitional home bar in Other with dark wood cabinets.

Common area

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Adult beverage center; with glass door upper cabinets for vessel display. image by UDCC
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Restyling Cocktail bar | 20MQ

Daniele De Bon

Inspiration for 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.

Lorida

Kaamer Design

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, blue splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

Vancouver Point Grey Warm & Cozy

Tanya Schoenroth Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Sylvania Township Home

Elle Interiors

Here a mid-century office credenza stands in for a bar or serving piece for the adjacent dining area. The bold blue accent wall serves as a lush backdrop for the white framed contemporary artwork. It also brings out the color and grain of the walnut credenza with brass bow-tie pulls.

2303 Ambush Canyon

HAJEK & Associates, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary seated home bar in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback and ceramic floors.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

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Bar Area of the Basement
Photo of a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

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Basement Bar Area
Photo of a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

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Basement Bar Area
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

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Foyer
Photo of a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

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Bar Area of the Basement
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Farrahar Basement

Daylight Basement Company

TV in Back Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Atlanta with concrete floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and blue floor.

Blue Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood 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.