This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

New Home Stillwater, MN '18

Lecy Bros Homes & Remodeling

Spacecrafting
Large u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cox Kitchen

Kircher Design & Build

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchens

M.O.Daby Design

L+M's ADU is a basement converted to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with exterior & main level access, wet bar, living space with movie center & ethanol fireplace, office divided by custom steel & glass "window" grid, guest bathroom, & guest bedroom. Along with an efficient & versatile layout, we were able to get playful with the design, reflecting the whimsical personalties of the home owners. credits design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: Hammish Murray Construction custom steel fabricator: Flux Design reclaimed wood resource: Viridian Wood photography: Darius Kuzmickas - KuDa Photography

Lodge by the Lake

Wade Weissmann Architecture

A rustic coffered ceiling composed of reclaimed wood.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and beige floor.

Bel Air Contemporary

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

Norton's Point

Stephen R. Holt Architects

The pub sits above the 4 car garage. Resembling an English pub, the interior is a mix of oak and southern yellow pine, and is a very cozy place to sit by the fire on a cold day

Modern Wet Bar and Staircase in Norman, OK with UltraCraft Cabinetry

UltraCraft Cabinetry

Bar/Stairway - Metropolis door style in Irish Oak. - Designer: Brian Bene' at TOPCO Distributing. Interior design by Karen Landreth and Melonnie Summers of L&M Designs. - Photographer: Robert Trawick of Six One Six Studios.

Austonian Private Residence

Bravo Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and white splashback.

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

5650 Comstock

NIH Homes

Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Montrose - Marshall St

Showhomes Houston

Small traditional single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Madison Traditional Pub & Bath Remodel

Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Photography by Joe De Maio
Design ideas for a traditional home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and green benchtop.

Basement Bar and Entertaining Area

Miklin Construction

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Mendota Hearth Products

Commonwealth Fireplace

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sherwood Park Addition and Main Floor Renovation

Caruana Interiors & Contracting

Whitesell Photography
Small transitional single-wall home bar in Edmonton with no sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and onyx benchtops.

Martis Camp Lot 138

J & C Custom Cabinets Inc.

Transitional Home Bar

Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and light hardwood floors.

CUSTOM HOME NORTHWEST

InsideStyle Home and Design

Photography by Richard Faverty of Beckett Studios
This is an example of a large contemporary galley home bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, onyx benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Seawind Cottage

Citta Group

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback and orange benchtop.

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.