Turned an empty, unused formal living room into a hip bourbon bar and library lounge for a couple who relocated to DFW from Louisville, KY. They wanted a place they could entertain friends or just hang out and relax with a cocktail or a good book. We added the wet bar and library shelves, and kept things modern and warm, with a wink to the prohibition era. The formerly deserted room is now their favorite spot. Photos by Michael Hunter Photography

Vibrant Kitchen & Butler's Pantry Renovation

CLR Design Services, Inc.

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Pub Room in Mason

Neal's Design Remodel

The primary style of this new lounge space could be classified as an American-style pub, with the rustic quality of a prohibition-era speakeasy balanced by the masculine look of a Victorian-era men’s lounge. The wet bar was designed as three casual sections distributed along the two window walls. Custom counters were created by combining antiqued copper on the surface and riveted iron strapping on the edges. The ceiling was opened up, peaking at 12', and the framing was finished with reclaimed wood, converting the vaulted space into a pyramid for a four-walled cathedral ceiling. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz

Pierce Residence

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.

Holger Obenaus
Small eclectic home bar in Charleston.

Capitol Hill Full House Renovation, Basement Digout, and Third Floor Renovation

Four Brothers Design + Build

This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Atkins-P Shea Design-Grove Home

Frenchs Cabinet Gallery llc

Koch Classic Cabinetry. Black cabinets. Center cabinet has mirror inserts with brass mesh.
This is an example of an eclectic home bar in Nashville.

Irish Pub

Jeff Huguenard

Modern Mountain

Fiddlehead Design Group, LLC

Eclectic home bar in Minneapolis.

Playfully Posh Bar + Lounge

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

81st Place Basement Finish

FBC Remodel

Eclectic Wet Bar
Eclectic home bar in Other.

Kaleidoscope in Lincoln Park

JASMIN REESE INTERIORS

Inspiration for an eclectic home bar in Chicago.

West Loop Loft

Amy Braswell Photography

©Amy Braswell
Eclectic single-wall wet bar in Chicago with open cabinets, black cabinets, blue splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Garden Street

Amity Worrel & Co.

This was a dream project! The clients purchased this 1880s home and wanted to renovate it for their family to live in. It was a true labor of love, and their commitment to getting the details right was admirable. We rehabilitated doors and windows and flooring wherever we could, we milled trim work to match existing and carved our own door rosettes to ensure the historic details were beautifully carried through. Every finish was made with consideration of wanting a home that would feel historic with integrity, yet would also function for the family and extend into the future as long possible. We were not interested in what is popular or trendy but rather wanted to honor what was right for the home.

Beaufort, Co. Kerry

Edit Design Studio

Pawel Nowak
This is an example of an eclectic bar cart in Other with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Esparina Condo

Prozfile Pte Ltd

This is an example of an eclectic seated home bar in Singapore with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, white floor and grey benchtop.

The Happiness Project

PTA Designs

Inspiration for an eclectic home bar in Other.

Keller Bourbon Bar/Library Lounge

Gallagher Interiors

Summerlin Bar Remodel

Affirming Kitchen Clarity

mix of metals, glass, mirrors, black granite, white paint
Inspiration for an eclectic home bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and black splashback.

2013 Holiday House NYC

Rikki Snyder

Scott Formby, Sitting Room Holiday: Aftermath Lounge (December 25th/10pm) Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic home bar in New York.

My Houzz: Laid-Back Casual Style in a San Francisco Home

Le Klein

Eclectic Home Bar Design Ideas

A eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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.