Eclectic Home Bar Design Ideas

Vibrant Kitchen & Butler's Pantry Renovation

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.

Lake Michigan Cottage

Deidre Interiors

Pantry, Bar, Coffee Station - all in one!
Eclectic home bar in Other with red cabinets, limestone benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Eclectic Perspective

Design Harmony

There was an empty niche so we turned it into a beverage bar with a stunning wallpaper and a hidden beverage fridge.
Eclectic home bar in Seattle with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

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Green & Walnut Kitchen

Dove Studio

Inspiration for an eclectic home bar in Atlanta.

Speakeasy/Bar

Vik + Roma

This is an example of an eclectic home bar in New York.

Notting Hill Townhouse

Barlow & Barlow Design

Green metro tiled cocktail bar area.
Large eclectic single-wall wet bar in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, green splashback and subway tile splashback.

Prairie Style Reimagined

Lord Design

Photography by Blackstone Studios Design by Chelly Wentworth Decorating by Lord Design Restoration by Arciform In a tiny little area a lot of cool looking function was created in great proximity to the media room and easy access to outside as well.

North Shore Glam

Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.

Aimee Mazzenga Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Design / Build Work

Pureform Design/Build, LLC

This Garden Apt level of a Brooklyn brownstone was converted into a luxe screening room with a basic kitchen area built of reclaimed chestnut wood and soapstone countertops. The old chimney was converted into an A/V cabinet, with the projector mounted above.

Inspiration for an eclectic wet bar in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Frontgate Interiors 2015

FRONTGATE

A series of dainty brass rosettes intersect with 16 mirrored panels on our Gold Framed Paneled Mirror, creating a windowpane effect. The narrow gilt wood frame adds appeal to this unique room-enhancing piece.

Portfolio

Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.

Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic seated home bar in Milwaukee with carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Art Deco spectacular

Jay Greene Photography

Jay Greene Photography, Kass and Associates Architects, Interior Design Carlisle Y Nostrame
Inspiration for an eclectic home bar in Philadelphia with ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Speakeasy/Bar

Vik + Roma

Eclectic home bar in New York.

Coffee Bar

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

Design ideas for an eclectic home bar in Chicago.

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.

The Discovery of the New World

Fernando Rodriguez Studio

This room is the perfect space for gatherings. Inspired by the discovery of the New World. This homage to the Spanish Conquistadors sets the tone for gatherings, special events, study hall, working space and enjoy the games in the television at the bar area. The bathrooms were framed with images of the royalty. Once you open the door you are in for a big surprise...

Loft

Jumble & Stack

Whilst working for Brand and Slater Architects, with Kim Burns as lead designer.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley wet bar in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and beige benchtop.

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.

Game room/Man cave

VM Concept Interior Design Studio

Designed to house the homeowner's extensive sports, celebrity, and music collectibles, this sports bar is stylistically, very different from the rest of the home. This former two bedroom/two bathroom casita exudes a masculine feel.