Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

MANCAVE

Loria Design Group

Bar area provides seating for 5, plus the Bartender of course! A pub tables allows for puzzles, drinks or both.
Large transitional galley seated home bar in New York with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and vinyl floors.

Asheville Model Home Interior Design 1264f

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arthur rutenberg homes
Design ideas for a large traditional galley wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and carpet.

A Timeless Silhouette - Home Bar

Everything Home

A medley of modern-rustic design and patterns come together in this transitional style home. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Ledge stone

Tile Elements

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Britannia Modern French

Muretto Custom Homes

This is an example of a transitional galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Osage Basement

D&G Construction

Beautiful modern basement finish with wet bar and home gym. Open concept
Photo of a large modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen, Dining Room, Bar

FTC - Final Touch Construction of Colorado

Photos by Jett Moore
This is an example of a contemporary galley wet bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

A gentleman's retreat

Modern Rustic

Huge stacker doors and gas strut windows finished in monument mat black, open up the space. Timber accents in the fan, the bar top and bar ceiling (queensland maple), bring warmth to the bar. The varied greys and browns in the Travertine, laid in a french pattern, gives interest without distraction.The pressed metal panels to the front of the bar give a modern twist on an old fashioned English bar. mike newell status images

Dry Bar Features Dark Stained Contemporary Cabinetry with Lots of Drawers

Bay Area Kitchens

This wine bar features cabinets that match the kitchen cabinets, but in a black finish, and a tall wine storage unit to the right.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, no sink, black cabinets and brown floor.

'Rooftop' Apartment Byron Bay

Style Agenda

Jessie Prince Photograpy
Design ideas for a contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, black cabinets and concrete benchtops.

Brick, Stucco & Stone

Ivey Custom Homes, Inc.

Photo of a traditional galley seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

Custom Bar Gallery

Evincent Management, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, brick floors and brown floor.

Karma

Hoxton Homes Inc.

This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and grey floor.

Transitional Lower Level Basement Buildout

Harte Remodels, LLC

black and white bar
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors and mirror splashback.

Valley Vista Modern Organic

Meridith Baer Home

Design ideas for a contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Modern SteamPunk

Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.

Marie Hebson, Designer Natasha Dixon, Photographer
Design ideas for a small transitional galley home bar in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Scandinavian Modern

Everything Home

The new construction luxury home was designed by our Carmel design-build studio with the concept of 'hygge' in mind – crafting a soothing environment that exudes warmth, contentment, and coziness without being overly ornate or cluttered. Inspired by Scandinavian style, the design incorporates clean lines and minimal decoration, set against soaring ceilings and walls of windows. These features are all enhanced by warm finishes, tactile textures, statement light fixtures, and carefully selected art pieces. In the living room, a bold statement wall was incorporated, making use of the 4-sided, 2-story fireplace chase, which was enveloped in large format marble tile. Each bedroom was crafted to reflect a unique character, featuring elegant wallpapers, decor, and luxurious furnishings. The primary bathroom was characterized by dark enveloping walls and floors, accentuated by teak, and included a walk-through dual shower, overhead rain showers, and a natural stone soaking tub. An open-concept kitchen was fitted, boasting state-of-the-art features and statement-making lighting. Adding an extra touch of sophistication, a beautiful basement space was conceived, housing an exquisite home bar and a comfortable lounge area. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/modern-scandinavian-luxury-home-westfield/

Bella Belcaro

Wm Ohs Showrooms

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Collingwood (custom home)

Elle Peters Design

A classic, modern farmhouse custom home located in Calgary, Canada.
Inspiration for a country galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

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.