Photo of a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Platinum Strie' finish

Peter C. Schiffer Decorative Painting

This is an example of a mid-sized modern home bar in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Noir Desir Naturali Collection

Ollin Stone

The distinguishing trait of the I Naturali series is soil. A substance which on the one hand recalls all things primordial and on the other the possibility of being plied. As a result, the slab made from the ceramic lends unique value to the settings it clads.

Light-FIlled Addition to a Victorian Lady

Kyle Timothy Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Overlook G

Studio Design Elements

James Harris
Photo of 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.

Gentleman's Bar

Sara Fraser Interior Design

Photo of a traditional home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Bar by B.A. Torrey | Tribeca, NYC

BA Torrey

Tina Gallo and B.A. Torrey
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Farmhouse Kitchen

S&D Renovations Inc.

Reclaimed wood kitchen back splash with concrete counter tops
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and timber splashback.

Sleek downstairs bar

Kitchen Design Studio, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Grand Rapids with porcelain floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Traditions of America - Saucon

Stonewood Interiors, Inc

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Coastal Beach Home

Oakley Home Builders

Large beach style single-wall wet bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and a drop-in sink.

Wood & Faux Wood

The Carpet Girl LLC

Mid-sized traditional single-wall bar cart in Orange County with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

BARS....a stylish place to entertain, to be and enjoy!

La Cuisine Kitchen Cabinets Inc.

Home Bar! Create a space that meets your entertainment need.
Design ideas for a transitional wet bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Terrain 4005

Ellis Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and carpet.

Westfield Residence

Lori Dubrow Design

Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Ideo Verve

KLYNS STUDIO LLC

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

California Street

Napoleon at Home

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Entertainment Center

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

This is an example of a large country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Modern Basement Bar

R & R Custom Carpentry & Cabinetry

Here is a modern style bar fully equipped with a sink, mini fridge and an ice maker. This space includes solid Maple cabinets with granite tops and solid maple free floating shelves. The custom shelves have LED lighting built in to the front edge to provide accent lighting behind the bar. The main bar has a curved wall with a curved top. The bar also features stainless steel uprights and base trim along with a custom curved footrail.

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Studio Design Elements

James Harris
Inspiration 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.

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.