This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Chefs Kitchen

NOTION, LLC

Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Award-Winning Bar

Khoury Design

Dave Adams Photography
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Vinings Renovation

EK Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Palm Beach, FL / Kitchen Renovation

MET Interiors

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Peach's Point - Marblehead, MA

Windhill Builders

Benjamin Moore Ballet White Pantry Cabinets Benjamin Moore Yorkshire Tan
Beach style wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Kenwood MN Family Room Bar

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Photography by Susan Gilmore Interior Design by Tom Rauscher & Associates
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, glass benchtops and multi-coloured splashback.

Stone Canyon

Kym Rodger Design

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Chic

John McClain Design

Kitchen bar area is a quaint place to mix a drink or serve a dessert. Travertine backsplash, granite counter and water textured glass. Larry Taylor Photography

Lincoln Court

Michele Peterson Interiors

This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Seaport High Rise

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and beige cabinets.

Lionheart

Pizzale Design Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Roslyn, NY Kitchen and Extensions

Double D Contractors Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

MONOLITH Inception Kitchen by Richard Anuszkiewicz

Tecno Srl

Photography provided by Richard Anuszkiewicz
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Built-Ins

Odyssey Woodworks

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar in Boulder, CO

Colorado Homes & Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Plano Remodel

DNS Design Group

This is an example of a transitional wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

My Work

Atlanta Basements & Decks

Photo of a large country single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

100 Dunhill - Lochloyd - Willis Construction - Janet Alholm Designs

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Walk-Out Basement, Stouffville

Penguin Basements, ltd.

Christian J. Saunders
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Cabinets and Dark 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.