2016 Parade of Homes Winner: Grouse Mountain Home in Whitefish

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Lakeview Orono Home

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Zimmerman Kitchen

Just 4 You, LLC

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

The Easton Floor Plan

Back 9 Development, Inc.

Sigle Photography & Michael Henry Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback and ceramic floors.

Ocean Front Estate

User

The cabana bar overlooks the pool courtyard. A custom bar and custom wine cooler were designed specifically for this client.
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops and ceramic floors.

Custom Wet Bar

D&G Construction

This D&G custom basement bar includes a barn wood accent wall, display selves with a herringbone pattern backsplash, white shaker cabinets and a custom-built wine holder.

Basement Bar Pitcure of foot rail

Pro Basement Inc.

Photo of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Fort Collins Custom Build

Naturecraft Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Pointe West - Beachside

Seaside Construction - Custom Home Builder

Laundry room & Coffee bar
Large beach style galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Kitchen & Home Bar Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

Inspiration for a large country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Bonnie Brae New Build

Katy Skye Interiors

Dark Grey Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Bay Village

KAS Interior Design

This bar is a custom made cabinet. LED lights are used in the waves of the façade to add accent lighting. A floating stone bar top adds another level to the countertop. Blue glass backsplash. Photographer: Laura A. Suglia-Isgro, ASID

Rockin' Games Room

K&W Audio

This client’s home has got a lot going, but the games room is extra special. The bar rocks with great sound, every game you can imagine & video distribution so everyone can watch their favorite sport. With a room like this you never need to go out!

Niwot Colorado Wet Bar

User

Wet bar adjacent to the new home theater. This space was previously a basement master bathroom, which was completely removed to make way for the bar. The new tile floor has a beautiful wood look. The countertops are Quartz solid surface. Sony 4K TV is a 65" diagonal with a Sonos Playbar and Subwoofer. The doors beyond the bar allow access to the theater gear rack below and the Lutron RadioRa2 dimmers above. The entrance to the theater is behind the doors and to the left of the movie posters. At the end of the cabinets (hidden behind the bar wall) is a Kitchen Aid mini fridge and a wine cooler.

Custom Black Forest Home

KLo Home Design

Modern Home Bar with Metal cabinet in lay, custom ceiling mounted shelving, floor to ceiling tile, recessed accent lighting and custom millwork. Floor dug out to include custom walk-over wine storage

Basement Bar Remodel, Peoria, Illinois

Scott Lewis Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Basement Bar

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

Our client's came to us wanting to add a bar to entertain their friends. The walls and flooring were in place in this finished basement. Based on some inspiration images the client brought to us, we designed a space for a feature wall of cabinetry, beautiful granite countertops, appliances, and last but certainly not least; easy access to cold draft beer. An angled wall was added for optimal viewing of the flat screen. Metallic grasscloth wallpaper, a hexagon marble backsplash, and custom window treatments complete the design.

2014-2016 Falcon Ridge House

Cristina Mullins Interiors

Elements of rustic, industrial with a bit of modern fun. Painted chalkboard backsplash adds a bit of whimsy to an otherwise very adult space.
Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and ceramic floors.

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

This bar by Incredible Renovations features a wine fridge alongside a bar fridge.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Harper Interior Transformation

Dynasty Developments

View of compact wet bar with kegerator
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Ceramic Floors

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.