Residential Pub, Home Theater and Game Room

Renovated home bar including home theater and pool table.
This is an example of a large eclectic wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
Large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Loft

Jumble & Stack

Whilst working for Brand and Slater Architects, with Kim Burns as lead designer.
Large eclectic wet bar in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors and brown benchtop.

The Strand - Again

South Bay Green

Custom designed bar by Daniel Salzman (Salzman Design Build) and the home owner. Ann sacks glass tile for the upper shelve backs, reclaimed wood blocks for the lower bar and seating area. We used Laminam porcelain slab for the counter top to match the sink.

Refreshing Interior Remodel with Copper!!

Oak & Arrow Homes

Aaron Andrusko
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Lake House by Celtic

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Brand New Bachelor

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

This is an example of a large eclectic galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with grey cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Aspen Springs

Terra Firma Custom Homes

This electric bar features leather cabinetry, belt buckle hardware, white epoxy filled wood countertops, a built in copper drink bucket, ski resort metal cables, and a snake skin and metal backboard.

The Arch

JSJ Design

Bespoke, smart home bar is fully equipped and easily locked away when not in use
Inspiration for a small eclectic wet bar in London with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

West End Maximalism | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Speakeasy Basement Bar Remodel

SKP Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Eclectic Perspective

Design Harmony

There was an empty niche near the dining room, so I designed it to be a beverage bar with a stunning wallpaper, a hidden beverage fridge and floating shelves in front of an existing window. Beautiful walnut counter and some special cabinet knobs.

Residential Pub, Home Theater and Game Room

Three Roses Interiors

Renovated home bar including home theater and pool table.
Photo of a large eclectic wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

West End Maximalism | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Eclectic single-wall wet bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

The Strand - Again

South Bay Green

Speakeasy Basement Bar Remodel

SKP Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Speakeasy Basement Bar Remodel

SKP Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Eclectic Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Benchtop

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.