Robin Stancliff
Design ideas for an expansive wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Modern Kitchen | Rutt Cabinetry | Metro Cabinet Company

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

This open concept modern kitchen features an oversized t-shaped island that seats 6 along with a wet bar area and dining nook. Customization include glass front cabinet doors, pull-outs for beverages, and convenient drawer dividers. DOOR: Vicenza (perimeter) | Lucerne (island, wet bar) WOOD SPECIES: Paint Grade (perimeter) | Tineo w/ horizontal grain match (island, wet bar) FINISH: Sparkling White High-Gloss Acrylic (perimeter) | Natural Stain High-Gloss Acrylic (island, wet bar) design by Metro Cabinet Company | photos by EMRC

Memorial Riad

Marion Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean galley seated home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, green benchtop and an undermount sink.

Modern Chateau

Maillot Homes

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary home bar in Calgary.

Home Bar with grain matched cherry cabinetry

Sofo Kitchens

Expansive single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Henderson

Blue Mountain Kitchens

Jodi Hoelsken
This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and slate floors.

TGBI - Bar

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Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley seated home bar in Austin with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and concrete floors.

Home Bar

Simply Baths & Kitchens

A wine cellar, full bar, entertainment center, home gym and bathroom were all added during this extensive basement remodel. The end result is a stylish space that meets every need and is perfect for entertaining and wowing guests.

Hardy View Project

Solid Surface Specialists, LLC

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

3301 Northeast 16th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lennen and Rotella

Inspiration for an expansive seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brick floors, pink floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wood Canyon

Mabry Custom Homes

Design ideas for an expansive arts and crafts seated home bar in Dallas.

Pine Canyon Rustic Alder

Anderson Quality Woodworking Inc

Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Covenant Hills Billiard Room

Beth Whitlinger Interior Design

Photo by Bryan Lamb/OC Interior Photography
Expansive mediterranean home bar in Orange County with medium hardwood floors.

4A Bukit Sedap

TENarchitects

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary seated home bar in Singapore with medium hardwood floors.

Morristown, NJ - Traditional U-shaped Kitchen

US Kitchens & Baths

This home bar was built in an addition and offers a 2-tiered seating/dining island, covered appliances, a flyover with lighting, crown and base with egg & dart molding. Rob Rasmussen

Home Bar

Simply Baths & Kitchens

Traditional with a touch of Modern home remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

A traditional style home brought into the new century with modern touches. the space between the kitchen/dining room and living room were opened up to create a great room for a family to spend time together rather it be to set up for a party or the kids working on homework while dinner is being made. All 3.5 bathrooms were updated with a new floorplan in the master with a freestanding up and creating a large walk-in shower.

Retro Cherry Bar Architecture

Artisan Stairs & Millwork

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and slate floors.

Manakin

Homekeepers LLC

Custom build with elevator, double height great room with custom made coffered ceiling, custom cabinets and woodwork throughout, salt water pool with terrace and pergola, waterfall feature, covered terrace with built-in outdoor grill, heat lamps, and all-weather TV, master bedroom balcony, master bath with his and hers showers, dog washing station, and more.

Cliffs at Glassy - H.S. - Pub Bar Seating 2

Banner's Cabinets

This is a custom-designed banquette seat with storage behind the raised-panel doors (which are on touch-catches). The seating is accented by plinths and paneled columns and has space for the owner to display a few sculptures.

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.