Photo of a large transitional galley wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic floors and white benchtop.

Magnolia Square - Lot C-3-B

Rabalais Homes, LLC

Oivanki Photography
Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in New Orleans with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and black cabinets.

121 Chrisman Oaks Trail

J. Parrish Builders

View into the custom bar area. It features a waterfall counter, pendant lighting, barn door, floating shelves and back lighting.
Inspiration for a small modern galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

LUXURY IN BLACK - Matte black 'shaker' profile cabinetry - Feature Polytec 'Prime Oak' lamiwood shelfs - 40mm mitred Silestone 'Snowy Ibiza' benchtop - Smokey mirror splashback - Glass display cabinets, with custom wine bottle holders - Brushed nickel hardware - Recessed round LED's - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel

G.A. White - Keirns

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Another stunning home we got to work alongside with G.A. White Homes. It has a clean, modern look with elements that make it cozy and welcoming. With a focus on strong lines, a neutral color palette, and unique lighting creates a classic look that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Modern Home Bar

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Dallas with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Contemporary/Modern Wine Cellars

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs is the nation’s leading custom wine cellar design, build, installation and refrigeration firm. As a wine cellar design build company, we believe in the fundamental principles of architecture, design, and functionality while also recognizing the value of the visual impact and financial investment of a quality wine cellar. By combining our experience and skill with our attention to detail and complete project management, the end result will be a state of the art, custom masterpiece. Our design consultants and sales staff are well versed in every feature that your custom wine cellar will require.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

Custom metal footrest for bar seating.
Inspiration for a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and red splashback.

Party Barn

Vernon Wentz

The lighting design in this rustic barn with a modern design was the designed and built by lighting designer Mike Moss. This was not only a dream to shoot because of my love for rustic architecture but also because the lighting design was so well done it was a ease to capture. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Midnight Magic Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pinnacle Ridge

Cucina Bella Ltd. - Rebecca Gagne CKD

Shimmery penny tiles, deep cabinetry and earthy wood tops are the perfect finishes for this basement bar.
This is an example of a mid-sized galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Gilbert - Full Interior Remodel

Elton R Construction

The counter top and backsplash are Carrara Marble. The cabinets are in a colonial style done by palmer woodworks. The floor time is honed limestone and honed Toledo Gray by Decostone.

Logan Home

Executive Developers, LLC

home bar with scallop textured barn doors
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Wylie Wonder

Spain Construction

Finished basement with deluxe wet bar leads out to pool deck with wall of sliding glass doors.
This is an example of a large beach style galley home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Photo of an expansive modern galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Butlers Pantry

Charleston Building and Development

Design ideas for a small traditional galley home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Remodel

Len's Remodeling And Contracting Services

Mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Newark with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback and light hardwood floors.

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

This wetbar leads from the kitchen to the dining room. A fun geometric pattern plays on the wall tiles. Glass doors on the cabinets provides additional accents in this bar.

Oxford Ave.

Carla Bast Design

Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.
Large country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lower Levels

The Leland Group

Greg Grupenhof
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cork floors and brick splashback.

Galley Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets

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.