The opposite wall in the living room features a wet bar that includes two full-sized wine refrigerators, sink, storage cabinets, and shelving, as well as plenty of open floor space to entertain. The tall dark blue painted cabinetry helps to visually balance the room, as a large, bold design element opposite the fireplace wall. The inlaid brass detail on the cabinet doors adds a touch of glamour to this more formal space. The focal point of the wet bar is the illuminated book-matched marble backsplash with custom floating brass and glass shelves.

Meadow Ridge Modern Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Nor-Son Custom Builders Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern New Home - Ground Up

Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.

Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #1 - Denali Custom Homes

Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography

Builder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography

Addition Featuring Full Bar and NanoWall

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

This is an example of an expansive country single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and concrete floors.

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

This masculine and modern Onyx Nuvolato marble bar and feature wall is perfect for hosting everything from game-day events to large cocktail parties. The onyx countertops and feature wall are backlit with LED lights to create a warm glow throughout the room. The remnants from this project were fashioned to create a matching backlit fireplace. Open shelving provides storage and display, while a built in tap provides quick access and easy storage for larger bulk items.

Enfield Way Basement

Carla Bast Design

Home Bar with exposed rustic beams, 3x6 subway tile backsplash, pendant lighting, and an industrial vibe.
This is an example of an expansive industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and vinyl floors.

Mountain Village Residence

Architecture & Interior Services

Expansive traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone floors and grey floor.

Traditional Living Room

This is an example of an expansive traditional seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets.

Cochran Chapel

Robert Elliott Custom Homes

Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and mirror splashback.

Bespoke Kitchen and Bar Design for Greenwich Family

Granoff Architects

Design ideas for an expansive country home bar in New York.

PK17 - Master on The Main Modern Farmhouse

Cascade West Development

This Beautiful Multi-Story Modern Farmhouse Features a Master On The Main & A Split-Bedroom Layout • 5 Bedrooms • 4 Full Bathrooms • 1 Powder Room • 3 Car Garage • Vaulted Ceilings • Den • Large Bonus Room w/ Wet Bar • 2 Laundry Rooms • So Much More!

Memorial Transitional

Frankel Building Group

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops and white benchtop.

French Villa Phoenix Residential Architects

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

Drinking by our architects is for sure prohibited but sometimes it might help when trying to solve some of the most difficult problems faced by Phoenix residential architects! Sometimes an luxury house designer can get so involved in their design that they lose track of time.

Elegant Entertaining

BlueStone Construction, LLC

The major objective of this home was to craft something entirely unique; based on our client’s international travels, and tailored to their ideal lifestyle. Every detail, selection and method was individual to this project. The design included personal touches like a dog shower for their Great Dane, a bar downstairs to entertain, and a TV tucked away in the den instead of on display in the living room. Great design doesn’t just happen. It’s a product of work, thought and exploration. For our clients, they looked to hotels they love in New York and Croatia, Danish design, and buildings that are architecturally artistic and ideal for displaying art. Our part was to take these ideas and actually build them. Every door knob, hinge, material, color, etc. was meticulously researched and crafted. Most of the selections are custom built either by us, or by hired craftsman.

10979 Chalon

The House Group

Open space black and white coloured home bar joint to the rest sone with elegant black leather sofas.
This is an example of an expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Interior

MDA Designs

Design ideas for an expansive traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, carpet and brown floor.

Blue Chateau

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA Luxurious French inspired master bedroom nestled in Rancho Santa Fe with intricate details and a soft yet sophisticated palette. Photographed by John Lennon Photography https://www.primrosedi.com

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

26 - Orem, Utah Residence

Magleby Construction

Expansive transitional single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Expansive Home Bar Design Ideas

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.