A sunken bar area in the living room was a non negotiable for the homeowner having grown up with a similar feature in his childhood home. Whimsical lighting, playful fabrics and soft curves guide the eye through the space and out of doors.

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.

Waunakee Basement Remodel

Traci Rauner Design

Asymmetrical floating shelves, stacked stone splash, refrigerator in niche, raised bar counter.
Photo of an eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Ann Arbor Hills Remodel and Addition

Studio Z Architecture

This elegant butler’s pantry links the new formal dining room and kitchen, providing space for serving food and drinks. Unique materials like mirror tile and leather wallpaper were used to add interest. LED lights are mounted behind the wine wall to give it a subtle glow. Contractor: Momentum Construction LLC Photographer: Laura McCaffery Photography Interior Design: Studio Z Architecture Interior Decorating: Sarah Finnane Design

Interior view

Adam Green Architect

The Powder Room is a sophisticated 1920's inspired addition to the award-winning cocktail lounge Mo's House in Evansville's arts district. The interior features exposed steel beams, custom wall coverings and cherry wood accents.

Floor Panels & Parquet Designs

The New & Reclaimed Flooring Company

Juliet Murphy http://www.julietmurphyphotography.com
Eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Promontory Project

Studio McGee

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Eclectic Flair Renovation

Melichar Architects

Photo by Jessica Ayala
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

St Judes Dr

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback and white benchtop.

Speakeasy Retreat

Peregrine Design Build

A curved archway with knotty alder doors, leads to the spa.
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Burlington with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops and mirror splashback.

2018 Kips Bay Decorator Showcase

Rikki Snyder

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2018 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in New York with black cabinets, light hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

Royce Court

Cari Berg Interior Design

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with concrete floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Basement Renovation

D'Aloia Designs

photos by Andrew Pitzer
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metal splashback and carpet.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

Brian Covington
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Back Bar

Forest City Cabinets

Custom bar. The challenge in this job was to make a dark but inviting space with a modern vibe in a large log home. The goal was to be different than the rest of the house without being out of place. This required some creativity, but it works! The bar feels like it belongs in the house, but is still strikingly different.

Speakeasy Basement Bar Remodel

SKP Design

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

St Judes Dr

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback and white benchtop.

Promontory Project

Studio McGee

Waunakee Basement Remodel

Traci Rauner Design

Stacked stone splash, gray stained cabinets, corner sink and floating shelves.
Inspiration for an eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Lake Nona, Entertainment Bar

Central Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback and beige benchtop.

Eclectic U-shaped 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.