Chambers Bay Steel Beam Structural Remodel: University Place, WA

Photo of an expansive modern home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Haro Residence Downtown Vancouver

Future Living Developments Ltd.

This is an example of an expansive modern home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

A Reclaimed Retreat

Gramophone

The client had a finished basement space that was not functioning for the entire family. He spent a lot of time in his gym, which was not large enough to accommodate all his equipment and did not offer adequate space for aerobic activities. To appeal to the client's entertaining habits, a bar, gaming area, and proper theater screen needed to be added. There were some ceiling and lolly column restraints that would play a significant role in the layout of our new design, but the Gramophone Team was able to create a space in which every detail appeared to be there from the beginning. Rustic wood columns and rafters, weathered brick, and an exposed metal support beam all add to this design effect becoming real. Maryland Photography Inc.

Minimal

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Teri Fotheringham
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Open Concept Remodel

The Cleary Company

JE Evans Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional galley home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Toronto Loft Conversion Suite 2

Fuse Flooring

Industrial touches are a foil to the clean, refined design of the space.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with no sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Basement bar

Mio Metals

This home bar is over the top for wine lovers! Zinc countertops by Mio Metals. Learn more at ZincCountertops.net
This is an example of an expansive eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Plymouth - Smart Home De'Elegance

Lelch Audio Video

Spacecrafting
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary home bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets and light hardwood floors.

BARS

Charles R Schwartzapfel RA PC

Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

The Petrone Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Ally Young
Expansive traditional galley home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Party Barn

Ardent Living

This bar was created from reclaimed barn wood salvaged form the customers original barn.
This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Eagle River Camp house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The gentleman's bar in the lower level is tucked into the darker section of the space and feels like a high end lounge. The built in seating around the wood columns divides the lower level into spaces while keeping the whole area connected for entertaining. Nothing was left out when it came to the design~ the custom wood paneling and hand painted wall finishes were all in the homeowners mind from day one.

Lowcountry Farmhouse Butler

John Merrill Homes, LLC

Backsplash: IRON GRUNGE WITH DRIFTWOOD GROUT Cabinets: Eudora Benton Door Style-Iron Color Countertop: Silestone Quartz - Ariel-UPGRADE
Inspiration for an expansive country home bar in Jacksonville with open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Kirkman Barn at Adena Orchard and Vine

Kevin Kulesa Designs, LLC

The Kirkman Barn at Adena Orchard and Vine -The Lower Level A 19 foot, 1920’s, pink marble soda fountain counter converted to a bar A dance floor with club lighting A stage and DJ area Alphasonik Pro DJ loud speakers Cafe tables and chairs Comfy lounge furniture Access to The Barnyard outside area Access to The Milk House bar

Decora Hospital Lottery Home - Saskatoon

Durabuilt Windows & Doors Inc.

Home Dry Bar on the main floor (closeup) - Silver metal work on the wall and custom made cabinetry to add texture and visual differentiation. Saskatoon Hospital Lottery Home Built by Decora Homes Windows and Doors by Durabuilt Windows and Doors Photography by D&M Images Photography

Shavano Estates Kitchen/Living/Dining Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

Where there was once a long hallway dividing the existing kitchen from the Dining area and wet bar, now it's nice and open for entertaining family and friends.

Van Buren Traditional Remodel

MBS Interiors

The home bar and prep area adds character and interest to this space that is tailor made for entertaining. StarMark Cherry Hanover cabinetry makes for a warm welcome in Toffee with Ebony Glaze. Subway tile backsplash, richly veined countertops, and plenty of space for bar-ware storage; this home bar has it all!

Appartement avec terrasse à Rome

DOM PALATCHI

Le plan bar est dans le prolongement du plan de travail cuisine, l'ensemble communique par deux baies libres qui peuvent se refermer par des portes coulissantes toute hauteur. DOM PALATCHI

Canyon Del Sol

Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.

Open bar with Midnight Stain Showplace cabinets and Cambria quartz tops.. Photos by Robby Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Lorne park luxury home

avenue design inc

Inspiration for an expansive modern galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Expansive Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

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.