Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

VB Seaside Bar

Intra-Coastal Cabinets

Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Hard Rock Stone & Tile

Hard Rock Stone and Tile

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

Lake Union lll Houseboat

Dyna Builders

Design ideas for a contemporary wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Rosa Farm House

John Lively & Associates

Builder: Hayes Signature Homes Photography: Costa Christ Media
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and black benchtop.

University

Studio Lema

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ramshorn Bar

Damn Good Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary galley home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Remodel

Noble Johnson Architects

Architecture + Interior Design: Noble Johnson Architects Builder: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: StudiObuell | Garett Buell
Photo of a small modern l-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

WOVOKA - A Lake Tahoe Estate Like no Other

Mitchel Berman Cabinetmakers Inc.

Wovoka Totem Wet Bar. Cabinets by Mitchel Berman Cabinetmakers. Photo shows wet bar cabinet with doors open and adjacent wall hanging glass and Teak cabinet. note special lighting and fine cabinetry details. Architecture by Costa Brown Architects, Albert Costa Lead Architect.

BARS

TRUE TO FORM DESIGN

sit down bar with granite tops, bottle display and sports memorabilia All items pictured are designed and fabricated by True To Form Design Inc.
Large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Miami with light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors and open cabinets.

Sater Design Collection's 6522 "Myrtlewood" Home Plan

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

The Sater Design Collection's luxury, craftsman home plan "Myrtlewood" (Plan #6522). http://saterdesign.com/product/myrtlewood/

Bar and Cabinets - Tiger Onyx backlit

DesignerStone® Panels

Paul LaFrance team
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Contemporary Beach Home

Vertex AV

85'' Sony 4K TV
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Nashville- Kitchens

Kenny & Company

Fixtures, Tile: Kenny and Company, kennycompany.com Designer: Kippie Lealand, Lealand Interiors, http://www.lelandinteriors.com/

Las Olas Mansion

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Ellis Basement Goals Project | Basement Renovation

Madu Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Hamel Home

Yerigan Construction Company

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Functional, beautiful, and hard-wearing surfaces are the name of the game in this basement bar. The dark-stained barn wood bar back will hold its own against the inevitable shoe scuffs of guests. The slate back splash tiles and galvanized metal pendant lights are built to last while holding up to years of use.

Home Theater - Bar

J E Home Remodeling

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Skyline Country Club

Eren Design and Remodel

Robin Stancliff
Design ideas for an expansive wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Light Wood Cabinets

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.