Convert small closet to Mini bar
Small traditional home bar in Atlanta with brown cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Mediterranean Modern - Madison Park

Community Builders, LLC

Corner alcove - wet bar with lighted shelves, integrated icemaker, marble counter top, Brizo Luxe Gold fixtures.
Design ideas for a small contemporary home bar in Seattle with marble benchtops.

Laguna Hills

Cabinet by Design

Custom bar fabrication process
Photo of a small country u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets.

Custom Quartz Kitchen Countertops

Front Row Granite

A beautiful custom quartz countertop designed to the home owners specifications!
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, painted wood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kanomika Barn

Colonial Reproductions, Inc.

Photo of a small country galley seated home bar in Boston with white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oakland Built-in Bar

Nina Design Company

Transformation of built-in cabinet space to secret industrial bar for a media room.
Photo of a small industrial l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Finished Basement with Bar, Gym and Bathroom in Rochester, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors and grey benchtop.

Fairfield Coffee Bar & Pantry

TORTORA MARBLE & TILE DESIGN CENTER

Young newlyweds needed additional space including ‘Function, Storage & Lovely’ in their new Fairfield home… Success! White Shaker Cabinetry, Walnut Floating Shelves & custom designed moldings created interest in their Coffee Station, Bar & Pantry Space. Custom designed to accommodate challenging beam.

Davis Ct

Urban 1111 Design, LLC

The original formal dining room was one of the unused rooms in the house. We have now turned it into a true home office since my client now works from home only.

Custom bar

Orange & Orange Interior Design

This is an example of a modern home bar in Atlanta with no sink, black cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and black floor.

The Bar

In Archive Studio

Design ideas for a modern wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wine bar, Living Room, & Powder Bath

Partners in Renovation

Built new cabinetry in bar area, removed walls, installed support beams, faux wood beam, wine racks, floating shelving, tile & granite backsplash, undermount sink, rose gold faucet

Bar en rénovation Paris 11

Création Bois Design

Le comptoir client et le plan de travail à l'arrière sont en béton massif ciré apportant un aspect industriel et moderne. Des étagères en bois plaqué sont montées sur quatre mètres de long et un retour d'un mètre et demi. Profilées en vagues alternées par étage, elles reposent sur des colonnettes en laiton, comme dans le style art déco des années trente des grandes brasseries. Des miroirs sont disposés sur toute la longueur agrandissant l'espace et accentuant ainsi le style bar rétro. Et des bandes de leds à intensité variables contribuent au design chaleureux de l'ensemble.

Smith Mountain Lake Basement

Rambling Interiors

Large modern single-wall wet bar in Other with quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Back Counter with Antiqued Mirror Backsplash

Dedico Design

Photo of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with no sink, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, multi-coloured benchtop, dark wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Timeless Elegance: Taupe Shaker Kitchen with Golden Accents

Kitchen Tune-Up Fort Lauderdale North

This stunning kitchen boasts a classic and timeless design with modern elements that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The taupe shaker cabinets, adorned with gold hardware, add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the space. The floating shelves provide ample storage for displaying decorative items, while the spacious island with its sleek design, offers the perfect spot for meal prep or gathering with friends and family.

Modern Charm

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

BAR KOMIK

ABD DECORACION

Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Bilbao with an integrated sink, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Bar en rénovation Paris 11

Création Bois Design

Luxury Home Bar

Angella Bligh Interiors

Bespoke Bar unit with internally lit counter top.
Photo of a small midcentury home bar in London with dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white benchtop, beige splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Floating Shelves 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.