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Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry Bars

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

BBC Custom Line, Shaker door style in clear Alder
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Lower Level Bar for Petrucci Homes

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Don Schulte Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and slate floors.

Custom Bar / theater rooms

Kannas Custom Cabinets, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Bar Project Gallery

Aspekt7 Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, no sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and black benchtop.

East Haven Evergreen A

Trust Homes

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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Design Studio for Cabinetry

Chocolate chestnut cherry dark cabinetry for the bar in a large open entertainment space with a pool table. Glass doors, large crown molding, wood bar top with granite accents in working areas.

Home Bars

Highrock Design.Build.Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops and ceramic floors.

A Wine Connoisseur’s Idea of a Basement Entertainment Room

Jacobson Construction, Inc.

The basement remodeling project also includes an entertainment center and cozy fireplace. The basement-turned-entertainment room is controlled with a two-zone heating system to moderate both temperature and humidity.

Basement Bar

Striking Renovations

Photo of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in St Louis with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Backsplashes

Rob Mac Superior Tile Installations L.L.C.

3"x6"glass tiles with mother of pearl insert,
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Gouldsboro Home

Hewes and Company

This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

CUSTOM HOME NORTHWEST

InsideStyle Home and Design

Photography by Richard Faverty of Beckett Studios
This is an example of a large contemporary galley home bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, onyx benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Antelope Lane

ArcWest Architects

New residential project completed in Parker, Colorado in early 2016 This project is well sited to take advantage of tremendous views to the west of the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak. A contemporary home with a touch of craftsman styling incorporating a Wrap Around porch along the Southwest corner of the house. Photographer: Nathan Strauch at Hot Shot Pros

Old world pub

Chase Ryan

Old world English pub
Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Warmth

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Inspiration for a large modern galley home bar in Other.

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry - Genesis Custom Homes

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

Soda bar in BBC Custom Line, shaker door style in clear alder.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and beige splashback.

Remodel - River Farm Road

Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders

T&T Photos
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Art Deco

Bella Basements

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback and black benchtop.

Galley 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.