Home Bar, Whitewater Lane, Photography by David Patterson
This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, subway tile splashback, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and green splashback.

Belclaire - French

Blume Architecture

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Victorian Remodel

Spang Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a small traditional galley wet bar in Portland Maine with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ross Peak Wet Bar

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Wet Bar is an extension of the Ross Peak Kitchen, continuing the walnut cabinetry, while adding unique elements. The elongated hexagonal etched mirror provides a sophistication, with integrated lighting to add a warm illumination to the wet bar. The custom shelving is made of perforated stainless steel and is trimmed in brass, with added details including a wine rack and wine glass storage. The Bar countertop and cabinet lining is made of brass, finished in Teton Brass. Cabinets are made in a grain-matched walnut veneer with stainless steel recessed shadow pulls. Custom pocket door reveals a built-in coffee maker. Cabinetry also features a built-in wine fridge, trash pullout, and lift away upper doors for plenty of storage.

Lancaster Modern Rooms

Stimmel Consulting Group

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and purple benchtop.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Photo of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

DJの家

デザインオフィス創造舎

This is an example of a modern seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, marble floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Residencia VM

Arquiluz

Large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Barcelona with an integrated sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, marble floors and orange benchtop.

Bar d'angle

JU/GU

Réalisation d'un bar d'angle de 3x4m Façade en acier corten et bois noir, comptoir en chêne massif. Rétroéclairage LED
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Bar d'angle

JU/GU

Réalisation d'un bar d'angle de 3x4m Façade en acier corten et bois noir, comptoir en chêne massif. Rétroéclairage LED
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Live edge walnut slab with black epoxy resin
Photo of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Bar d'angle

JU/GU

Réalisation d'un bar d'angle de 3x4m Façade en acier corten et bois noir, comptoir en chêne massif. Rétroéclairage LED
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Ross Peak Residence

Brandner Design

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Integrated Sink

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.