Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Tudor

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Custom white oak stained cabinets with polished chrome hardware, a mini fridge, sink, faucet, floating shelves and porcelain for the backsplash and counters.

Stonegrass Point

J Reiko Design + Co.

Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Denver.

Fort Washington First Floor

Harth Builders

Mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Zephyr 2021

ZEPHYR

This is an example of a transitional home bar in San Francisco.

Better Than A Finished Basement on the North Shore

Annette Jaffe Interiors

This 4,500 sq ft basement in Long Island is high on luxe, style, and fun. It has a full gym, golf simulator, arcade room, home theater, bar, full bath, storage, and an entry mud area. The palette is tight with a wood tile pattern to define areas and keep the space integrated. We used an open floor plan but still kept each space defined. The golf simulator ceiling is deep blue to simulate the night sky. It works with the room/doors that are integrated into the paneling — on shiplap and blue. We also added lights on the shuffleboard and integrated inset gym mirrors into the shiplap. We integrated ductwork and HVAC into the columns and ceiling, a brass foot rail at the bar, and pop-up chargers and a USB in the theater and the bar. The center arm of the theater seats can be raised for cuddling. LED lights have been added to the stone at the threshold of the arcade, and the games in the arcade are turned on with a light switch. --- Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/basement-entertainment-renovation-long-island/

Wet Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Design ideas for a contemporary wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Canary Wharf

Slightly Quirky Ltd

Contemporary home bar in Surrey.

Notting Hill Terraced House

Simon Kennedy Architectural Photography

Design ideas for a large modern home bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, limestone floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Fiddlehead way bar

Affecting Spaces Design Studio

This little coffee/wine bar located around the corner from the kitchen allows for multiple workstations in a kitchen to work without the users getting in each other's way. It's a perfect space to make your favorite drinks.

Farmhouse Fresh: TheGoodBuild

Michael Robert Construction

Design ideas for a country single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Asheford Green Bar

Delphinium Design

At the bar we used a one-of-a-kind leathered marble countertop and backsplash for the perfect wow factor! Photography: Tiffany Ringwald Builder: Ekren Construction

Lake Wylie Wonder

Spain Construction

Butler's pantry with wet bar and wine fridge.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cabin Bar

Signature Cabinet Studio

Bar - Maple with Villa Capri Ebony paint Floating Shelves - Rustic Alder with Rattan stain Rocheport door style
This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary kitchen

Ti Designe

This is an example of a large contemporary home bar in London with grey cabinets, marble benchtops and light hardwood floors.

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

Mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Jasper Hill Remodel

Streamline Construction

This is an example of a transitional home bar in Los Angeles.

Prado Drive

Factor Design Build

This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Denver.

In the Heart of Forest Hills

Castle Homes

Leslie Brown Photography
This is an example of a traditional home bar in Nashville.

Grey, White 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.