This is an example of a modern home bar in DC Metro with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and white benchtop.

Wohnraum I Schlafempore

Bjørn Buchholz

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall seated home bar in Cologne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cozy Home Bar

Cabinets & Designs

A rustic hideaway for the gentlemen, or a relaxing weekend for the family. This Wood-Mode inspired cabin with home bar is a stunning combination of top-notch, solid wood cabinetry and elegant stonework.

River Cove Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

white oak coffee station built-in cabinet
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Holladay, Utah Residence

European Marble & Granite

European Marble and Granite
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain floors and white floor.

Basement Bar

The Halifax Cabinetry Company Ltd.

What to do with an small alcove like this one in your basement off the TV room? You can have a custom designed bar made to fit like these happy clients had done. Design by Bea Doucet of Doucet, Watts, &Davis and manufactured by Halifax Cabinetry

ElevenSound Kitchen

Clarice Zusky

Mid-sized industrial l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Exposed Brick + Timber Loft Bar

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

• Mini Bar - provided by client • Decorative accessory styling • Bar Stools - Trica Bocca covered in Moore + Giles Leather
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, white benchtop and brown floor.

Four Feathers Wine Estates

Inland Lighting

Contemporary bar and wine tasting room. Designer: Melissa Brewer of MB Designs, Yakima, WA Cabinets and Photo by Ron Olson of Yakima Valley Cabinets
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Artistic Home

Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

Game Room with Curved Bar, and Geometric Tile Backsplash. Photography by Warren Bond, Sr.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and timber splashback.

Timber Look Tiles - Treverkmore Oak

Ceramo Tiles

Treverkmore Oak - Available at Ceramo Tiles Available in a range of warm tones, the Treverkmore range combines all the character of natural wood with the technical advantages of porcelain.

Wet Bar Electric and Lighting

Tighe Electrical LLC

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Summer Pointe Contemporary Home

Sage Kitchen & Bath Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Overlook G

Studio Design Elements

James Harris
Design ideas for a mid-sized country seated home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Juanita Bay Modern

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Mid-sized midcentury home bar with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Crittall and Brick

OpenHaus Kitchens (Sussex, Nr. Horsham)

Crittall And Brick This Interior with unfinished brick throughout is a rich foil for this In-frame kitchen. The cabinetry is organised around a splayed radius island with distinct work zones that flow around the kitchen and is finished with a bifold dresser designed as a bar area with wine cooler beneath. The furniture is hand painted in charcoal black and finished with bronze handles and Quartz worktop. Specification Hand made furniture from Openhaus | In-frame - shaker style Hand painted | Mylands | Sinner No238 Central Island with dining for 3 Dresser with bi-fold doors Neff appliance set Range Master Fridge from LG Quooker boiling water tap | Black 30mm white quartz

Stadium Home

Dream Finders Homes

Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Cottage 2016

The Tile & Stone Gallery

Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Rustic Bar

Jensen Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Davison

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, carpet, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Brown Home Bar Design Ideas with Solid Surface 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.