Design ideas for a large l-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and multi-coloured splashback.

Marion Renovation

Anthi Frangiadis Associates

Lori Whalen Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Bars and Entertainment

Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Long Island Interior Renovation

Elterman Finer Architects, PC

Marc J. Harary - City Architectural Photography. 914-420-9293
This is an example of a large eclectic galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Ipswich River House

Carpenter & MacNeille

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Classic Graystone

Morgante Wilson Architects

Photo of a transitional galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Speakeasy Basement Bar Remodel

SKP Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Elm Slab Bar with Drink Rail

Where Wood Meets Steel

Elm slab bar top with live edge and built in drink rail. Custom built by Where Wood Meets Steel.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Washington, D.C. - Transitional - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington, DC Transitional Kitchen #PaulBentham4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com Photography by Bob Narod Staging by Charlotte Safavi

Berwick Pub

Rockwood Cabinetry

Built by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC David Papazian Photography
Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Condominium Whole Home Remodel in Bloomfield Hills, MI

MainStreet Design Build

The newly designed basement bar exudes sophistication, boasting a black patina finish with a combination of quartz working countertop and an extra-thick oak bar top, adorned with brass railings. Ample shelving is provided by a sleek metal wall-hung unit for display purposes, while wood shelving nestles perfectly into a crevasse.

Finished Basement with a Speakeasy in Oakland Twp. MI

Finished Basements Plus

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, vinyl floors and brown floor.

PLANDOME RESIDENCE INTERIORS

ss.mm design

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Custom Adult Beverage Center

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Elegant bar with carved details and leaded glass doors. Photo by Vaughn Hartung
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and carpet.

Basement Transformation

La Bella Casa Interior Designs

This 1600+ square foot basement was a diamond in the rough. We were tasked with keeping farmhouse elements in the design plan while implementing industrial elements. The client requested the space include a gym, ample seating and viewing area for movies, a full bar , banquette seating as well as area for their gaming tables - shuffleboard, pool table and ping pong. By shifting two support columns we were able to bury one in the powder room wall and implement two in the custom design of the bar. Custom finishes are provided throughout the space to complete this entertainers dream.

Rye Beach Shingle

VanderHorn Architects

Set against the shiplap paneling of the recreation room walls, an L-shaped rift-sawn mahogany wet bar curves statuesquely into the hall accommodating a resort-like service station between the counter and glass-and-mirror-shelved hutch that any mixologist could get behind. James Merrell Photography

Home Bar

Adel Woodwork Inc

Front bar features top in Solid White Oak with reclaimed wood finish; back and lower bar tops in Granite
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Comfortable Cave

Luther Paul Weber AIA, Architect

Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Coastal Cottage | Home Renovation

Studio M Interior Design

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and light hardwood floors.

Entertainment spot for the family

Haute Designs

Photo of a mid-sized galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Wood Benchtops

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.