Photo of a transitional galley wet bar in Kansas City with open cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, black floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary House

Niche Modern

Darius Kuzmickas This private residence also features Niche's Pharos pendants in Crimson glass, which make a bold statement hanging from the high ceiling above the bar. The color choice is the perfect complement to the block-style countertop and reclaimed redwood prominent in the rustic room.

#RaisingtheBarn

Concetti

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with concrete benchtops, grey splashback, black floor and grey benchtop.

Solaris Vail, Colorado

Greenauer Design Group

Contemporary galley seated home bar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and black floor.

Transistional French... Home Transformation Slingerlands NY

Zarrillo's Custom Design Kitchens, Inc.

Gentlemens Bar was a vision of Mary Frances Ford owner of Monarch Hill Interiors, llc. The custom green cabinetry and tile selections in this area are beyond beautiful. #Greenfieldcabinetry designed by Dawn Zarrillo.

Past Present House

chadbourne + doss architects

The Kitchen extends outdoors to a custom stainless steel barbecue area and steps lead from the patio up to an outdoor dining pavilion beyond.
Inspiration for a large eclectic galley home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black floor and white benchtop.

Great Room Addition + Patio

Red House Design Build

This great room addition is the perfect entertainment spot. An expansive home bar with seating for 6. A family room for socializing and friends. To the right, two set of french doors lead to a large patio for outdoor dining. Photography by Aaron Usher III. Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild

Bar next to media room

KuDa Photography

Private residence. Photo by KuDa Photography
Photo of a large industrial galley seated home bar in Las Vegas with distressed cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Griffin Modern Remodel

Ellen Pandorf Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in San Diego with black cabinets, onyx benchtops, painted wood floors, black floor and open cabinets.

Bars

Redl World Class Kitchens

From the white bar stools to the blue interior cabinet lighting, everything about this bar says contemporary. Redl Kitchens 156 Jessop Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 1Y4 10341-124th Street Edmonton, AB T5N 3W1 1733 McAra St Regina, SK, S4N 6H5

Granite / Steel Grey Ice

Indy Custom Stone

This is an example of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Tawny House

User

This is an example of a contemporary galley seated home bar in London with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, carpet, black floor and black benchtop.

Timeless Canal House

Ethnic Chic - Home Couture

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Amsterdam with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and beige benchtop.

Promontory Contemporary

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, slate floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Mension showroom

DLArchitecture

Inspiration for a contemporary galley home bar in Other with orange splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

# Sylvie & Christophe

Cocré-art

Inspiration for a large midcentury galley home bar in Paris with an undermount sink, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Altadore "The Owen"

Cenova Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

Beach bar

Abode Real Living

Photo of a small industrial galley seated home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Peregrine Lane

Rimrock Builders Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and black floor.

PH VA

Línea Vertical

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Mexico City with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black floor and black benchtop.

Galley Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Floor

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.