This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Camilla

Canterbury Custom Homes LLC

Traditional home bar in Dallas.

Living room

Mia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary home bar in London.

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Creekside

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

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Transitional home bar in Minneapolis.

Baldridge Lake Cottage

Bonsai Architectural Designs LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Atlanta.

Modern Home Lounge, Bar and Media Room

MLW Interiors

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

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indian biz

Photo of a contemporary home bar in Other.

Eclectic Kitchen Art Works

Kitchens By Kleweno

Paul Bonnichsen
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and travertine floors.

Modern Mountain Vacation Home

Dianne Davant and Associates

Peter Damroth
This is an example of a country home bar in Charlotte.

Secluded Retreat

Holden Design Group

secluded family retreat
This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wine Cellars and Wet Bars

MBID International

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Industrial Basement

Deimler Family Construction

This wet bar is reflecting between spaces. Photo by: Andy Warren
Photo of a small industrial single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, mirror splashback and quartz benchtops.

Entertaining Ease

Signature Custom Homes

A few years back we had the opportunity to take on this custom traditional transitional ranch style project in Auburn. This home has so many exciting traits we are excited for you to see; a large open kitchen with TWO island and custom in house lighting design, solid surfaces in kitchen and bathrooms, a media/bar room, detailed and painted interior millwork, exercise room, children's wing for their bedrooms and own garage, and a large outdoor living space with a kitchen. The design process was extensive with several different materials mixed together.

Via Orvieto

Mãkena Interiors

Custom home in the Toscana Country Club Indian Wells, CA
Inspiration for a mediterranean home bar in Other.

Modern Farmhouse New Construction- Sherman Oaks

InHance

Ground up, new construction. Project goal was to create an open floor plan suited for a family that likes to entertain. This home has toins of space for a big family including wide hallways, large closets, custom build-ins, and windows to that create a light, open feel. We finished this home with matte black and brass elements which modernize the traditional cape cod features. Spacious Master en suite, formal dining room, massive kitchen, pool,laundry room, bar, garage, home office, secondary bedrooms, and bathrooms.

Kirkland Basement

Daylight Basement Company

Transitional Home Bar with Wood Ceiling Interior Design by Caprice Cannon Interiors Face Book at Caprice Cannon Interiors

Stack stone Fireplace

Colorado Ceramic Tile, Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Contemporary in Gray

Serenité Interiors

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with porcelain floors, no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Boot Ranch - Lounge

Marsh & Associates Inc.

Inspiration for a country home bar in Austin.

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.

Los Altos Hills - Traditional Elegance

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home bar in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors.