James Kruger, LandMark Photography, Peter Eskuche, AIA, Eskuche Design, Sharon Seitz, HISTORIC studio, Interior Design
Expansive country home bar in Minneapolis.

The Azuria

Landmark Custom Homes

The Azuria is a remarkable luxury modern design located in Southwest Ranches, Florida. The soaring interiors present a flawless open and luminous space perfect for entertaining your guests with a game of billiards and drinks from the bar.

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home wet bar & lounge

Whipple Russell Architects

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home wet bar & lounge. Photo by William MacCollum.
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley wet bar in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Artisan Lakeside Showhouse

Hendel Homes

Photo of an expansive transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and dark hardwood floors.

2014 Parade Homes

Norduk Fine Homes

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This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and concrete floors.

Bar

Kylie Sargent

Home Bar
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

"Big Bear" Basement Remodel

Quality Craftsmen

Catherine Augestad, Fox Photography, Marietta, GA
Inspiration for an expansive transitional home bar in Atlanta.

Applecross

Imperial Homes

Dion Robeson
Expansive contemporary galley wet bar in Perth with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and marble floors.

Mediterranean Mansion - Newport Landing

Arjay Builders Inc.

Home built by Arjay Builders Inc. Custom Cabinets by Eurowood Cabinets, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean wet bar in Omaha with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and carpet.

Classical Basement & Bar

Wolf Custom Homes Ltd.

Basement bar and gathering area, with two sided fireplace, granite countertops, and cherry/glass shelving.
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

staging2sell TANSLEY

Staging2Sell

Photo via Anthony Rego Staged by Staging2Sell your Home Inc.
Expansive transitional home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback and laminate floors.

Hart/Moore

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Design ideas for an expansive traditional home bar in Calgary.

Elegant Family Kitchen Design - Washington, MI

Woodmaster Kitchens

This transitional kitchen design combines amazing stylish and practical features in one space. The result is an elegant, functional, and comfortable kitchen perfect for this busy family home. The Crystal Cabinets shaker style cabinetry features a white finish on the perimeter with a matching custom hood, contrasted by a dark wood finish on the island. This is accented by a white and gray countertop and white tile backsplash with a patterned backsplash feature behind the range. The design also incorporated a full beverage bar with upper glass front cabinet doors, a beverage bar sink, and an undercounter refrigerator. A full walk-in pantry includes white cabinetry with extra countertop work space for small appliances and food preparation. The project also included a mud room, that offers everything a busy household needs, including a bench, open shelving, cabinet lockers, and chalkboards, perfect for keeping the kids school and activity supplies organized.

Etobicoke Residence

MILLWORX

Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern home wet bar

Whipple Russell Architects

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern home wet bar. William MacCollum.
Expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

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.