Photo of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

White and Bright

Divine Design Center

Divine Kitchens
Photo of a large traditional galley home bar in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Hacker

Mimi & Hill interiors

Photo of a transitional home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Georgetown, DC - Transitional - Wet Bar

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Georgetown, DC Transitional Wet Bar #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by John Cole

#7413 Beaded Inset Kitchen: Painted Dove White

EHL Kitchens

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Elegant Dry Bar

Innovatus Design

This stunning dry bar features dramatic deep navy cabinets, gold hardware, and open shelving. The geometric backsplash gives it an updated contemporary look.

Custom Bar Rooms

A & K Custom Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bonus Room 6015 Lansing by Pike Properties - Charlotte Custom Home Builder

Pike Properties

With its versatile layout and well-appointed features, this bonus room provides the ultimate entertainment experience. The room is cleverly divided into two distinct areas. First, you'll find a dedicated hangout space, perfect for lounging, watching movies, or playing games with friends and family. Adjacent to the hangout space, there's a separate area featuring a built-in bar with a sink, a beverage refrigerator, and ample storage space for glasses, bottles, and other essentials.

Custom Built Traditional Home in Hagerstown, MD

driscoll interior design, LLC

The stained walnut coffered ceiling gives the pub room a warm, European feel. Custom window treatments soften the windows and add to the warmth. The window treatments are designed with a bohemian pleat on a decorative rod with rings using a gorgeous embroidered fabric. Interior Design Hagerstown, MD.

Bellefeuille House

Laurie Yapp Design

A home bar for a gathering or a quiet night with a sink and a mini fridge. Open shelving keep things interesting and ties in the oak flooring. We went with herringbone patterned ceramic tiles right to the ceiling for a dramatic look!

Custom Bar Rooms

A & K Custom Cabinetry

Mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fort Washington First Floor

Harth Builders

Harmonious Luxury Basement Bar in Southampton

Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

White and Bright

Divine Design Center

Divine Kitchens
Large traditional galley home bar in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar at 409 Bertonley by Pike Properties - Charlotte Custom Home Builder

Pike Properties

This home bar is designed to impress with its built-in wine storage and stylish floating shelves. The cabinets are painted in Benjamin Moore's Cliffside Gray HC-180, perfectly matching the kitchen cabinets for a cohesive and unified look. The wine storage provides a convenient and organized space for your favorite bottles, while the floating shelves offer a display area for glassware or decorative items. The bar/scullery is a tasteful addition to any home, combining functionality and aesthetics in a harmonious way.

Light Floors - Saltair Engineered Hardwood

Harper Floors

Saltair is a 5/8" x 9 1/2" European oak engineered hardwood, with classic oak graining and characteristic knots, in effortless, California classic tones. This floor is constructed with a 4mm veneer thickness, UV lacquered surface for wear protection, multi-layer core for ultimate stability and multi-grade installation capability, and an undeniable European Oak aesthetic.

Oxford New Construction

DeBord Interiors

This bar space was designed for clients to entertain guest and store all their finest beverages. What you can't see here is the pebble ice machine, just around the corner!

Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation

Phase One Design

Built in custom beverage station.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Doric White Beaded Inset Kitchen

Western Custom Cabinetry

mark tepe
Photo of a large modern galley wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Newport Beach Kitchen 2

Inspire Interiors

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Light Hardwood 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.