Anastasia Alkema Photography
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Bay Village Home Remodel

KAS Interior Design

This is a home bar and entertainment area. A bar, hideable television, hidden laundry powder room and billiard area are included in this space. The bar is a combination of lacquered cabinetry with rustic barnwood details. A metal backsplash adds a textural effect. A glass Nanawall not shown in photo completely slides open out to a pool and outdoor entertaining area.

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Hollow Way Residence

William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.

Stephen Reed Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Phillip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Villandry Circle

Hills & Grant

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Photo of a large modern single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Mediterranean Home Bar

Expansive mediterranean galley seated home bar in Phoenix with stainless steel benchtops, brown floor, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey cabinets and open cabinets.

SENDERO 2 HOUSE

OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

hill country contemporary house designed by oscar e flores design studio in cordillera ranch on a 14 acre property
Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Napa Ranch House

JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates)

Adrian Gregorutti
Inspiration for a country galley wet bar in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Butler's Pantry/Bar

Valerie Grant Interiors

Butler's pantry/wet bar area situated between the dining room and the kitchen make this an incredibly useful space. Mirrored walls create a larger area and add a bit of light to this wonderfully dark and inviting space. Photography by Peter Rymwid.

Wild Basin Butler's Pantry

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

Twist Tours
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Sea Terrace

Built By Newkirk

Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Orange County with carpet, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Wet Bar Installation

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

shaker cabinets, coffee bar, bar, wine fridge, beverage fridge, wine rack, wine racks, wine storage. Christopher Stark Photo
Design ideas for a large country home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Sunset Island Dr Lake Home

Shane Weltzin at SW Technology Design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Butler's Pantry

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

This Butler's Pantry incorporates custom racks for wine glasses and plates. Robert Benson Photography
Photo of a large country u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Lakes Region Traditional Irish Family Entertainment Area

Sandra Curtis Design, LLC

A glimpse of the pub at night illuminating the backlit stained glass accent at the top of the bar back cabinetry. The stained glass was an image Sandy sketched incorporating the view from the lake of Mt. Washington combined with the lake view from the home. Photo by Sandy Curtis

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Basement Bar Area
Design ideas for 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.

Scarborough Wine Room

Alair Homes Plano

This incredible wine cellar is every wine enthusiast's dream! The large vertical capacity provided by the InVinity Wine Racks gives this room the look of floating bottles. The tinted glass window into the master closet gives added dimension to this space. It is the perfect spot to select your favorite red or white. The 4 bottle WineStation suits those who just want to enjoy their wine by the glass. The expansive bar and prep area with quartz counter top, glass cabinets and copper apron front sink is a great place to pop a top! Space design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Wine Cellar Design by WineTrend | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Butler Pantry

Corinthian Fine Homes

These homeowners had lived in their home for a number of years and loved their location, however as their family grew and they needed more space, they chose to have us tear down and build their new home. With their generous sized lot and plenty of space to expand, we designed a 10,000 sq/ft house that not only included the basic amenities (such as 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms), but also a four car garage, three laundry rooms, two craft rooms, a 20’ deep basement sports court for basketball, a teen lounge on the second floor for the kids and a screened-in porch with a full masonry fireplace to watch those Sunday afternoon Colts games.

Neo-Prairie Style Parade Home

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

This Neo-prairie style home with its wide overhangs and well shaded bands of glass combines the openness of an island getaway with a “C – shaped” floor plan that gives the owners much needed privacy on a 78’ wide hillside lot. Photos by James Bruce and Merrick Ales.

All Cabinet Styles 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.