Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Miami Beach Modern Condo

Kay Story Interiors

Mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Post Oak Place

JC Custom Design & Renovation

New Season Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback and white benchtop.

Stone Canyon

Kym Rodger Design

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

Farm Pond - Sherborn, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, white floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Wet Bar

JMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors

Interior design by SOCO Interiors. Photography by Giovanni. Built by Stock Development.
Traditional seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and beige floor.

A Reclaimed Retreat

Gramophone

The client had a finished basement space that was not functioning for the entire family. He spent a lot of time in his gym, which was not large enough to accommodate all his equipment and did not offer adequate space for aerobic activities. To appeal to the client's entertaining habits, a bar, gaming area, and proper theater screen needed to be added. There were some ceiling and lolly column restraints that would play a significant role in the layout of our new design, but the Gramophone Team was able to create a space in which every detail appeared to be there from the beginning. Rustic wood columns and rafters, weathered brick, and an exposed metal support beam all add to this design effect becoming real. Maryland Photography Inc.

"Antigua" Model in Quail West - Norris/Florida Lifestyle Homes

Norris Furniture & Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and beige floor.

Coffee Bar Area

Arborwood Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and beige splashback.

Keegan theatre

CRC Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large industrial galley bar cart in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

THE NIN RESIDENCE

UNO INTERIOR PRIVATE LIMITED

Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Singapore with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback and marble floors.

Aspen Springs

Terra Firma Custom Homes

This electric bar features leather cabinetry, belt buckle hardware, white epoxy filled wood countertops, a built in copper drink bucket, ski resort metal cables, and a snake skin and metal backboard.

Old Saybrook - "Beach House"

Tiezzi Construction, LLC

This shingle style cottage was a complete renovation, enhancing its already charming attributes with new, modern amenities. Renovations included enclosing an existing sunroom, new windows and new roof dormers to gain access to a walk-out roof deck.

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.

Street of Dreams 2013 Cottage Style

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions Sallie Elliott, Allied ASID Alkar Billiards, Omaha
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Omaha with carpet, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

Chilton Townhome

Alliance Home Remodeling

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Cool Water Way - The Reserve

Keeoco Development Inc

Kevin Meechan
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige cabinets.

Проект пентхауса в ЖК Айвазовский

Закалата Мария / Design Rise

Закалата Мария
This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Moscow with beige cabinets, white splashback and a drop-in sink.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige 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.