Fall colors continue into the lower level with this classic kitchenette and island with riveted metal top Photos by Jeff Tippet
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Main Streets and Back Roads

Windhill Builders

Main Streets and Back Roads... The homeowners fell in love with this spectacular Lynnfield, MA Colonial farmhouse, complete with iconic New England style timber frame barn, grand outdoor fireplaced living space and in-ground pool. They bought the prestigious location with the desire to bring the home’s character back to life and at the same time, reconfigure the layout, expand the living space and increase the number of rooms to accommodate their needs as a family. Notice the reclaimed wood floors, hand hewn beams and hand crafted/hand planed cabinetry, all country living at its finest only 17 miles North of Boston. Photo by Eric Roth

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DesignWorks Development

This is an example of a country galley seated home bar in Denver with concrete floors, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback and raised-panel cabinets.

Wheat Ridge Remodel

Beth Simmons Interior Design

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Rustic Retreat

Victoria Highfill

Photo of a large industrial l-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Glen Road - 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Brass & shiplap accents make this home bar unique!
Design ideas for a small transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors and white benchtop.

Park Manor

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Moore Audio Design Projects

Jim Schmid Photography

Jim Schmid Photography
Design ideas for a traditional seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Uptown Brownstone 2

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

A fresh and inviting bar space was added to the basement level to offer a lovely spot to entertain next to the Media Room. A mirrored backsplash with steel & glass shelving, and discreet LED lighting brighten this space that otherwise been dark at the lower level. Photo Credit: Blackstock Photography

Special Additions - Home Bar

Special Additions

Special Additions Dura Supreme Cabinetry Chapel Hill Panel Door Knotty Alder Morel
Mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar - Schwartz

Mauk Cabinets by Design

A beautiful basement bar remodel. The use of contrast between Marsh's "Espresso" stain against the gorgeous grey tones in the "Omicron Silver" countertop and back splash tile create a clean and crisp look. The brushed nickel hardware, appliances, and plumbing fixtures help tie everything together. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Cross Project

Wilson & Company Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete floors and grey floor.

Wet Bar Ideas

BBKern DESIGNS, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, carpet and matchstick tile splashback.

Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse

Lauren Levant Interior

Photo of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey cabinets, grey splashback and glass tile splashback.

Poolside in Potomac

Moser Architects PLLC

Inspiration for a transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and an undermount sink.

KC Artisan Home Tour with Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hawthorn Woods, IL Project

Matrix Home Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

South Florida Oceanfront Mansion

Bravas Boca Raton

Traditional beachfront living with luxury home automation bar and wine room.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, mirror splashback and beige benchtop.

Weber Folly - Linville, NC

Dianne Davant and Associates

David Ramsey
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Basement Custom Bar

That Design Studio

Photo of a large traditional wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount 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.