Transitional wet bar with light grey recessed-panel cabinetry, marble countertop, textured and patterned yellow tile backsplash and stone tile flooring.

Backlit Agate

HELMAN SECHRIST Architecture

Architectural Design by Helman Sechrist Architecture Photography by Marie Kinney Construction by Martin Brothers Contracting, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

WILD PRAIRIE

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This lovely custom-built home is surrounded by wild prairie and horse pastures. ORIJIN STONE Premium Bluestone Blue Select is used throughout the home; from the front porch & step treads, as a custom fireplace surround, throughout the lower level including the wine cellar, and on the back patio. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Original Rock Designs TILE INSTALL: Uzzell Tile, Inc. BUILDER: Gordon James PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography

Mac-a-vista lake home

ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a beach style home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, slate floors, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Unicom Starker

LIMA CERAMIC TILE LLC

Contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with onyx benchtops, slate floors and grey floor.

Rustic Home Bar

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Whitewater Lane

Duet Design Group

Home Bar, Whitewater Lane, Photography by David Patterson
This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, subway tile splashback, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and green splashback.

The Acacia Breeze

Versaform

Inspiration for an industrial home bar in Singapore with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets and slate floors.

Vanguard Bar

Cabinets & Designs

Mirrored Stainless Steel, LED lighting, and sliding upper cabinet doors merge in high-rise contemporary flair in the Vanguard Bar.
Large contemporary wet bar in Houston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and slate floors.

Rustic Farmhouse Bar

New Hope Cabinets & Kitchens by Charles Weiler

The once exterior stone walls define this space giving it that true, farmhouse feel. The antiqued glass cabinets illuminate their distressed finish. Complete with a dual-zone wine refrigerator, an ice-trough for chilling bottles and a custom stainless steel counter, this bar is ideal for entertaining guests.

Belmont Oasis on the Lake

McSpadden Homes

Photo by J Stephen Young Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and slate floors.

Luxury Custom Home in Richmond, TX

Sapphire Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Lounge Floor Tile Design

Rite Rug Flooring

Design ideas for a midcentury seated home bar in Columbus with slate floors.

My Portfolio

Quality Marble and Tile

Quality Marble
Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Other with granite benchtops and slate floors.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, an undermount sink, slate splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Wood-Mode Stainless Steel Finish Cabinetry

Cabinets & Designs

Here is a closer look at the Wood-Mode modern bar. Stainless steel finish certainly adds a level of class and smoothness while providing durability as well.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Grey Home Bar Design Ideas with Slate 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.