Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, laminate floors, yellow floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Basement Wet Bar

Reliable Home Improvement

Full custom basement wet bar and entertainment area with bar stools and marble countertops. Built for large or small gatherings.
Photo of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bull Valley Basement

Oliver Construction LLC

photos by Jennifer Oliver
Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, laminate floors and grey floor.

The Oaks Condo

Metamorphosis Studios, LLc

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Osage Basement

D&G Construction

Beautiful modern basement finish with wet bar and home gym. Open concept. Glass enclosure wine storage
Large modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cottagewood Residence

Aspect Design Build

Brick accent wall with knotty alder cabinets
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

DC - Full House Renovation

MBW Designs

Man Cave Basement Bar and Wine Cellar photo by Tod Connell Photography
Small contemporary seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and beige floor.

Farmhouse Chic in the City

Cheryl Weckesser Design

This Simply designed Bar compliments the large entertaining kitchen, holding up to 24 bottles of your favorite wine and an extensive glass collection.

Andes

Eur-Cabinets

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, porcelain splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bull Valley Basement

Oliver Construction LLC

photos by Jennifer Oliver
Inspiration for a large traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, laminate floors and grey floor.

Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Harris Drive

We3 Dwellings

Complete redesign of space including enclosing an exterior patio to enlarge this beautiful entertaining room with large home bar.
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, laminate floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Caulfield Lane

Peninsula Home Staging

Photo of a modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback and laminate floors.

6552

Bickford And Company

Home bar with round seating
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

New Home - Wise

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have a stunning new home project. This home uses Marsh Furniture cabinets through out the home to create a very modern farmhouse look. Clean whites and rich espresso stains are found all through the home to create a clean look while still providing some contrast with the dark espresso stain. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Thornhill Basement Design and Renovation

Intrinsic Designs + Build Group

Large beach style galley seated home bar in Toronto with laminate floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

DC - Full House Renovation

MBW Designs

Man Cave Basement Bar photo by Tod Connell Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and beige floor.

Custom Home Bar-Cold Spring Harbor

Planit Construction Inc.

We designed and custom made this bar for our clients as part of their total basement makeover.T he bar has seating for 8, with additional seating for more at the table.

Luscious Liberty Township Live-edge bar

Transformations Custom Wood Design

Custom bar with Live edge mahogany top. Hickory cabinets and floating shelves with LED lighting and a locked cabinet. Granite countertop. Feature ceiling with Maple beams and light reclaimed barn wood in the center.

Granite Counter Detail

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Granite countertop for wet bar in Elgin basement renovation.
Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Laminate 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.