David Ramsey
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Basement Bar

G.P. Harris Construction, Inc

Photo of a small galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and grey floor.

Bright & Airy

Taylor Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Edgewood Wine Tasting Cabaret

Thyme & Place Design LLC

The client wanted to change their partially finished basement from an indoor play area for their children and pets to a club like atmosphere where they could entertain in the winter months, enjoy watching sports and share their favorite hobby, tasting wine. The design was realized by integrating a natural jog in the exterior wall which provided the perfect spot to recess the back-bar area, a television and lighted shelves to display liquor. The lighted shelving creates a cool illumination which adds to the club vibe. Tall illuminated glass door cabinets display glasses and bar ware. Under the counter you will find a dishwasher, sink, ice maker and liquor storage. The front bar contains an undercounter refrigerator, built in garbage/ recycle center and more custom storage for cases of beer, soda and mixers. A raised waterfall countertop has seating for six. High top tables add to the club feel and can be combined for communal style tastings. For the client’s extensive wine collection, a walk-in wine cellar anchors the bar. Glass panels showcase the bottles and illuminate the space with soft dramatic lighting. Extra high ceiling heights allowed for a dropped soffit around the bar for recessed lighting and created a tray ceiling to highlight the custom chrome and crystal light fixture

Basement Office with Dry Bar

Copperhead Renovations, LLC

We installed these white cabinets in a basement for a home office. The countertop is made out of african padauk wood and walnut wood. We custom made this countertop for the dry bar area.

Multi-purpose Basement Remodel

Harte Remodels, LLC

This 3 year old house with a completely unfinished open-plan basement, gets a large u-shaped bar, media room, game area, home gym, full bathroom and storage. Extensive use of woodwork, stone, tile, lighting and glass transformed this space into a luxuriously useful retreat. Jason Snyder photography

Levi Project 2019

Freestyle Interiors

This is an example of a beach style seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Montclair Luxury Basement

JSE Interiors

Contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

A Holiday House By Wilson Lighting's Lashell Hall

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a large transitional galley home bar in Kansas City with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

The Rambler

George Pendleton & Co., Inc.

Master suite beverage center
Mid-sized arts and crafts home bar in Other with medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

The Copper Door

WANE + FLITCH

Copper inlay and copper transition
Design ideas for a large country seated home bar in Seattle with wood benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

One Step Down Cocktail Lounge

Grace Blu Interior Design

Who doesn't want to transform your living room into the perfect at-home bar to host friends for cocktails? #OneStepDownProject
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Light maple shaker style cabinets w/ wine. liquor & glassware storage. Undercabinet lighting. Lower cabinet beverage/wine fridge with panel to match cabinets.

Hill Side Modern

Pink Door Designs

Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor, black benchtop, grey splashback and stone slab splashback.

West Lake Gem

Heller Construction, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Lodge Style Lake House with Universal Design Accessibility

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., Home Coffee and Beverage Bar, open shelving, game table, open shelving, lighting, glass door refrigerator,
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey floor and vinyl floors.

Farmhouse on the Lake

SKD Architects

Saari & Forrai Photography MSI Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a large country galley home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Dewey Beach Residence

Underwood & Associates LLC

Inspiration for an industrial galley home bar in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Georgia Farm House

Scott Homes, Inc

We love this fabulous bar, with concrete counter tops and custom cabinets.
Design ideas for a country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Shipping Container Residence

AB design studio, inc.

Inspiration for an industrial bar cart in Santa Barbara with concrete floors and grey floor.

Brown Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Floor

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.