Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Alpine Court

Karly Kristina Design

The waterfall counter is the main feature for this bar area. With it being highlighted in strip lighting below, it creates an ambiance while accenting this beautiful bar feature off of the kitchen. Builder: Hasler Homes

Bar

Kylie Sargent

Home Bar
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Custom Bar Project Gallery

Aspekt7 Construction Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, no sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and black benchtop.

Rolling Green Contemporary

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Pete Crouser
This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Fairview Home

Notting Hill Interiors Inc.

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and concrete floors.

Manor Court Road

Noble Structures

Robert Sanderson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey floor, brown benchtop, mirror splashback and vinyl floors.

Modern Contemporary in Gray

Serenité Interiors

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with porcelain floors, no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Tuscan Inspired Kitchen

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Custom wine bar with wine cooler.
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

Martis Camp Lot 138

J & C Custom Cabinets Inc.

Photos courtesy © Martis Camp Realty, http://www.houzz.com/pro/shaunkingchef/martis-camp

Dunlap Cherry Kitchen & Furniture

Kitchenland

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with quartz benchtops, grey splashback, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Family Room Bar with Barn Wood Paneled Backsplash and Floating Shelves

Denise Quade Design

A bar was built in to the side of this family room to showcase the homeowner's Bourbon collection. Reclaimed wood was used to add texture to the wall and the same wood was used to create the custom shelves. A bar sink and paneled beverage center provide the functionality the room needs. The paneling on the other walls are all original to the home.

Wine Cellars and Wet Bars

MBID International

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

L+M ADU

M.O.Daby Design

L+M's ADU is a basement converted to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with exterior & main level access, wet bar, living space with movie center & ethanol fireplace, office divided by custom steel & glass "window" grid, guest bathroom, & guest bedroom. Along with an efficient & versatile layout, we were able to get playful with the design, reflecting the whimsical personalties of the home owners. credits design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: Hammish Murray Construction custom steel fabricator: Flux Design reclaimed wood resource: Viridian Wood photography: Darius Kuzmickas - KuDa Photography

Norton's Point

Stephen R. Holt Architects

The pub sits above the 4 car garage. Resembling an English pub, the interior is a mix of oak and southern yellow pine, and is a very cozy place to sit by the fire on a cold day

Manhattan Beach Modern Farmhouse

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Large country single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Wet Bar and Staircase in Norman, OK with UltraCraft Cabinetry

UltraCraft Cabinetry

Bar/Stairway - Metropolis door style in Irish Oak. - Designer: Brian Bene' at TOPCO Distributing. Interior design by Karen Landreth and Melonnie Summers of L&M Designs. - Photographer: Robert Trawick of Six One Six Studios.

West Hollywood

Legacy Millworks, Inc.

Wet Bar in you family room is perfect for entertaining! We have high gloss slab doors topped off with white granite counter tops. A wine refrigerator, 3" tab pulls, and beautiful floating shelves.

Millwood Road Project

Two Birds Design

Bar area with an electric style showcasing a blue colour palette.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall home bar in Toronto with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles Home Bar Design Ideas

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.