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.

INTERIORISMO RESTAURANTE GASTROCLUB

Lecoc Arquitectura

Design ideas for an expansive industrial single-wall home bar in Valencia.

Basement revival

Gabriela Matuchova, CKBD / HAUS 2690 DSGN

This basement has outlived its original wall paneling (see before pictures) and became more of a storage than enjoyable living space. With minimum changes to the original footprint, all walls and flooring and ceiling have been removed and replaced with light and modern finishes. LVT flooring with wood grain design in wet areas, carpet in all living spaces. Custom-built bookshelves house family pictures and TV for movie nights. Bar will surely entertain many guests for holidays and family gatherings.

Steiner Ranch Clubhouse

Wander Designs

Turned this old leasing office into a cafe or business center for clubhouse remodel project. Can also be an inspiration for a home bar or multi use room

Playa Vista - "Jewel" - Brookfield Residential

Creative Window Designs

Design ideas for an expansive modern home bar in Los Angeles.

Contemporary Entertainers Basement

Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.

A few well placed accessories, custom KHL bar stools and a stunning piece of art cozy up this custom home bar. Photography: Stephanie Brown Photography

Inspired Homes

This elegant 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom single story home is set on a semi rural block located South of the river. It was constructed with high quality fittings and fixtures. Complete with high gloss polished Jarrah Timber flooring and in the large kitchen traditional cabinetry and shelving are complimented by luxurious stone bench tops giving this house has an old school feel. Built to the owners strict specifications this home boasts some pretty impressive features and has a real wow factor about it!

Horizontal Oak Contemporary

Nukitchens

Kyle Norton Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Ednam Forrest Renovation 2015

Abbott & Company General Contractors

Scott Abbott
Design ideas for an expansive traditional wet bar in Indianapolis with porcelain floors and white cabinets.

Bogart 2

Studio Design Elements

Photo of an expansive transitional home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Barnes

Tailored Living

Nick Smith
Inspiration for an expansive transitional home bar in London.

Basement build-out

ONE Custom Builders

Photo of an expansive transitional home bar in Chicago with porcelain floors.

South Texas Apartments II

Solid Green Structures

Community Game room with overhead doors that open or close based on weather offer a fun, relaxing place to unwind after hours.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional home bar in Austin.

Ego Luxury Bar Stools covered in Sage Green Leather

Breakfast Bar Stools

These fabulous Ego Bar Stools are the undoubted focus of attention in this luxury home bar The stools are covered in Sage Green Leather, a new shade in the range, and fited with Base 51 in Black Chrome Finish. The stools were shipped out to our client's home in the United Arab Emirates.

COCOTTES // Bistro Harmonieux

Atelier d'architecture M2a

Bar de la salle
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary home bar in Paris with light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Before & Afters: Remodeled Interior

ONE Custom Builders

Inspiration for an expansive transitional home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors.

Hudson River Staging

Bespoke Decor

A home bar and spa in a great room with expansive views. Staging gave the space a fresh perspective.
Expansive country seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and orange benchtop.

Town Hall Drive- Basement Remodel

Interiors by JW

Brenda Eckhardt Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with carpet, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Project 4 New Construction

Munther Design

Mike Stog Photography
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic home bar in Baltimore.

Oceanfront Custom Blue Kitchen in Marblehead, MA

Divine Design Center

This amazing waterfront home now boasts ocean blue kitchen and bath cabinetry, sleek appliances, and an open concept that pairs perfectly with the vastness of the ocean beyond.

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.