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.

Sophisticated Ranch

Fulton Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Glen Abbey Drive Kitchen

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

The bar is adjacent to the dining room and incorporates a long buffet for serving that parallels the dining table. Glasses are stored in glass-front cabinets in close proximity to the dining and living room.

The "Chateau"

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Merle Prosofky Photography Ltd.
Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Forest Villa Home

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Custom lower level bar cabinetry by Bullseye Wood Specialties features inset shaker style cabinetry, glass cabinets with stemware holder. .
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, brown floor, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate floors and white benchtop.

Huntington Beach

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Design by 27 Diamonds Interior Design www.27diamonds.com
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Orange County with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Carlton Living Area

Northwest Construction Group

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

SOJI Interiors: Greyson Basement

SOJI Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and beige benchtop.

La Quinta, CA

CHRISTY ROMOSER DESIGNS

This is an example of a small contemporary galley seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Bars/Wine storage

The Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel

This small bar area is tucked away beside the main family room and right off the door to the backyard pool area. White cabinets, engineered carrara quartz countertop, basketweave carrara backsplash and brass accents give this bar area and updated and fresh look. The wine refrigerator and sink make this small area very functional.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Bar Area of the Basement
This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

MIAMI BEACH HOME

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Photo of a contemporary galley wet bar in Miami with open cabinets, glass benchtops, mirror splashback and white floor.

Beethoven Ave

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

Photo of a galley home bar in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Transitional Ranch Home

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Classic Americana Rambler

Norton Homes

Reminiscent of an old fashioned soda fountain and a games area featuring a fully restored pool table
Design ideas for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Walmer Road - Bar Cabinet

Lauren Elizabeth Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Green With Envy

KASA Interior Design

Spacecrafting Photography
Transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Bar Closet Transformation

Steve Watson Interior Design

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This is an example of a small transitional galley home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Out Of The Ordinary

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Photo of an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Houston with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

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Coastal Signature Homes

Wall color: Sherwin Wiliiams (Sea Salt) Trim color: Sherwin Williams 7008 (Alabaster)
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley home bar in Charleston with white splashback, white benchtop, white cabinets and ceramic splashback.

Grey Galley Home Bar Design Ideas

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.