This is an example of a transitional galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and marble floors.

European Luxury

Catherine Caporaso, ASID

Bottle Storage on Wires, Display Shelf, etc.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley home bar in Miami with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, marble floors and white floor.

Lavish Details & Old Pub Charm

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

Photo of a traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, marble floors and grey 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.

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.

Grey Oaks Private Residence Naples

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designer: Lana Knapp, Senior Designer, ASID/NCIDQ Photographer: Lori Hamilton - Hamilton Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, marble floors and white floor.

Private Estate Surrey

Hill House Interiors

Carlisle Bar Chairs from The Collection by Hill House are a luxe addition to this space © Hill House Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary galley wet bar in Surrey with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and marble floors.

Cellar & Bar

Lewisham Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, marble floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Victorian

Zimmer Design LLC

Glamourous dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by custom deGournay wall mural.
Photo of a large traditional galley home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, marble floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Basement Wet Bar

Great Rooms Building Group

Small country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - Boulevard Penthouses

Daun Curry Design Studio

Photo Credit: Matthew Sandager
This is an example of a contemporary galley wet bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Island style Pool bar + Powder room

CT Design

A pool side bar was given a colourful lift with a deep green wall paint colour and a vibrant tropical wallpaper. A gas strut window opens up to the pool deck. French bistro barstools keep to the Island style theme.

Various Projects

Precision Woods Inc.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley wet bar in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble floors and beige floor.

River Oaks

Windham Builders

The Bar is the perfect bar set up with Black Storm onyx countertops and marble floors, a commercial humidor, a smoke extraction system, a large sitting area for watching sports and an outsized banquet. The walls are paneled or have a hand painted foil wall covering.

Continental

Soucie Horner, Ltd.

From its English-style conservatory to its wealth of French doors, this impressive family home - at once stately, yet welcoming - ushers the vitality of its premiere urban setting into historically-inspired interiors. Here, soaring ceilings, inlaid floors, and marble-wrapped, walnut-paneled, and mirror-clad walls honor the luxurious traditions of classic European interior architecture. Naturally, symmetry is its muse, evinced through a striking collection of fine furnishings, splendid rugs, art, and accessories - augmented, all, by unexpectedly fresh bursts of color and playfully retro silhouettes. Formal without intimidation -or apology- it personifies the very finest in gracious city living. Photos by Nathan Kirkman http://nathankirkman.com/

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Guest House living room bar, two story New Orleans new construction. Rich Grey toned wood flooring, Colorful art, French Doors, Large baseboards, wainscot, Wat Bar

Island style Pool bar + Powder room

CT Design

A pool side bar was given a colourful lift with a deep green wall paint colour and a vibrant tropical wallpaper. 3 rattan lanterns lend a coastal vibe.

Tile

Louisville Tile Distributors

Photo of a small midcentury galley seated home bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, marble floors and black benchtop.

The Cove

Chelsea Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, marble floors and beige benchtop.

High End Estate Home

Catherine Caporaso, ASID

Inspiration for an eclectic galley seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble floors and beige floor.

Galley Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Floors

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.