Montclair, Custom Butler's Pantry & Arched Built-in

Modern single-wall wet bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets and blue cabinets.

Lake Oswego Whole House Remodel, Addition, & Outdoor Living

This game room has plenty of space for this full-sized pool table! BUILT Photography
Photo of an expansive transitional galley seated home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

The lower level is where you'll find the party, with the fully-equipped bar, wine cellar and theater room. Glass display case serves as the bar top for the beautifully finished custom bar. The bar is served by a full-size paneled-front Sub-Zero refrigerator, undercounter ice maker, a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer & a Bosch Speed Oven. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; James S. Bates, Architect; Interior Design by InDesign; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Traditional Mississauga #1

Cameo Kitchens

Design ideas for an expansive industrial galley seated home bar in Toronto with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback and beige floor.

By the Sea

Sally Scott Interior Designer

Karissa VanTassel Photography
Photo of an expansive beach style galley seated home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, copper benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Strand Beach House

Caroline Burke Designs & Associates, Inc.

mark Lohman
Inspiration for a beach style galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

4204 Water Oak Road

Pike Properties

The scullery has warm gray custom cabinetry with a second dishwasher, a cup rinser, and storage for your white and red wines.
Small modern single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Nolen Custom Home- Preston Hollow Dallas

Chandler Cabinets Inc

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rita Elliot Kitchen

Brickhouse Construction, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Houston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Coffee Bar Ideas

Trim Tech Designs

Our new showroom coffee bar is simply ✨ immaculate ✨ Here are some of our favorite custom details: - Reeded walnut doors - Ceiling height cabinets - Brass shelving by @palmer_industries - Decorative toe kick with accent lighting Want a coffee bar like this in your home? Submit an inquiry through the link in our bio. We can’t wait to work with you!

Kitchen Cabinetry

Decorum Designer Cabinetry & Flooring

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, ceramic floors, beaded inset cabinets, laminate benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Historic Home: Rustic Bar

Artelye Marble & Granite Countertops

Unique finish: Leathered finish
This is an example of a large country l-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Nestled into West End

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

English-Style Basement Pub

Neal's Design Remodel

English-style pub that Her Majesty would be proud of. An authentic bar (straight from England) was the starting point for the design, then the areas beyond that include several vignette-style sitting areas, a den with a rustic fireplace, a wine cellar, a kitchenette, two bathrooms, an even a hidden home gym. Neal's Design Remodel

Playfully Posh Bar + Lounge

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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!

New Construction Selections

Elizabeth Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets and mirror splashback.

Hidden Hills Major Remodel and Addition

Mega Builders

The bar with its built-in cappuccino machine, which is facing both the kitchen and the family room. A secondary powder room serving the family room area in view.

Elegant Modern Americana | Brentwood

Lewin Wertheimer

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, green splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beaded Inset 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.