Home bar in basement. Photography by D'Arcy Leck
Mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and timber splashback.

Multifunctional Contemporary Basement

Pascucci Marble and Granite

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Eastmont, West Vancouver

Raveninside

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

In this custom illuminated onyx bar topped with three-dimensional open cage-like pendants Equilibrium Interior Design created contrast and a focal point using richly colored oil painting.

Modern Residence IV

User

Photo of a midcentury galley seated home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

A Timeless Silhouette with a Twist on Traditional

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/

"B" Bar

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Large modern galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Westbourne

Pfeffer Torode Architecture

The wet bar features slab-front oak cabinets by Capitol Custom Cabinetry & Finishing, calacatta gold marble from Indigo Granite & Tile, antique mirrored backsplash, and an integrated wine fridge. The smooth, hand-troweled plasterwork on the walls and ceiling pair with the ruggedness of the oak floors from Jeffco Flooring & Supply. oak floors from Jeffco Flooring & Supply coordinate with

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis Interior Design

A stunning Basement Home Bar and Wine Room, complete with a Wet Bar and Curved Island with seating for 5. Beautiful glass teardrop shaped pendants cascade from the back wall.

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.

Crescent Estate

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

Rhone Avenue

Atwood Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets.

Sunset Hills Outdoor Addition

Srote & Co Architects | Planners | Interiors

This expansive addition consists of a covered porch with outdoor kitchen, expanded pool deck, 5-car garage, and grotto. The grotto sits beneath the garage structure with the use of precast concrete support panels. It features a custom bar, lounge area, bathroom and changing room. The wood ceilings, natural stone and brick details add warmth to the space and tie in beautifully to the existing home.

Valley Ridge Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Upscale Family Home

Courtney Thomas Design

We designed this home bar, which lies just to the side of the living room. The dark woods and dark leather upholstering clearly distinguish this area from the rest of the home and give it that classic bar look. We made sure to integrate all the luxury home bar essentials, such as a built-in wine rack, wine cooler, display shelves, storage, and a sink. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/berkshire-house/

New Featured Home Project

Neri Architects

1313- 12 Cliff Road, Highland Park, IL, This new construction lakefront home exemplifies modern luxury living at its finest. Built on the site of the original 1893 Ft. Sheridan Pumping Station, this 4 bedroom, 6 full & 1 half bath home is a dream for any entertainer. Picturesque views of Lake Michigan from every level plus several outdoor spaces where you can enjoy this magnificent setting. The 1st level features an Abruzzo custom chef’s kitchen opening to a double height great room.

Custom Beer Tap

Dovetail Group LLC

Photo of a small modern galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets.

Residential Concrete Bar with Integrated Champagne Trough and Sink

Thiel Studios

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Lake Catamount

Steamboat Interiors, Corp.

This bar was designed to resemble a western saloon. The Mirror back bar, actually has a hidden flat panel TV. The one-way mirror shows the screen when it is turned on.

Happy Hour -Parisian Bistro-Inspired Wet Bar with DeDion faucet

Herbeau - Winckelmans Tiles - Line Art Vanities

Happy Hour starts here- this wet bar by Brooksberry & Associates is the perfect space to enjoy an aperitif or glass of rose, Designer details such as the painting and Herbeau wall mounted DeDion faucet evoke Parisian flair. DeDion faucet in 57 Brushed Nickel.

Galley Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel 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.