Photo by Gieves Anderson
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Nashville with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

King of the Hill in East Manhattan Beach

Design + Build by Lazar

Mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, black floor, no sink, louvered cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and black benchtop.

HAWTHORN EAST HOUSE

STAR Architecture

Peter Bennetts
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Plum Perfect

Tidal Interiors

Bar backsplash details. Photo Credit : Karyn Millet
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, painted wood floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Snack Bar

Jarrod Smart Construction

Interior Design and Architecture: Vivid Interior Design Builder: Jarrod Smart Construction Photo Credit: Cipher Imaging
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, no sink, black floor and black benchtop.

Il Nostro Sogno

Dwelling Designs

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, black cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Griffin Modern Remodel

Ellen Pandorf Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in San Diego with black cabinets, onyx benchtops, painted wood floors, black floor and open cabinets.

Montgomery Modern Bar & Walk in wine cellar

Wilde North

Modern wet bar in basement with walk in wine cellar. Stainless steel bar front panels with embossed tree bark design. Matte black faucet, sink and foot rail. Floating box shelves with antique mirror backing. Appliances are beverage cooler, wine cooler and slim dishwasher. Multi color LED lights under counter front and back, in shelves and in wine cellar. Beautiful porcelain tiles with hints of metallic and rust shades in them. Waterfall counter tops on both the L shaped bar and the corner counter. Elegant matching cabinet handles with the same design as bar front.

Colorful Colordao

User

Photography - Kevin Banker
Inspiration for a country single-wall wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, black floor and grey benchtop.

Basement bar

R|House Design Build

Photo of a large traditional seated home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, stone tile splashback and black floor.

Antique Mirror Backsplash

KraftMaster Renovations

A contemporary wet bar is an absolute stunner in this sitting room. Black flat panel cabinetry blends into the flooring, while the front stone waterfall edge in Black Taurus is a WOW factor, complimented by the solid brass hanging shelves, brass hardware and faucet. The backsplash is an antique mirror for a moody vibe that fits this room perfectly.

Man Cave

Blue Ridge Home Improvement

Inspiration for an industrial home bar in Other with black cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Traditional

Karen Kempf Interiors

Talia Laird Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, medium hardwood floors, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

DEGARIS PLACE, WERRIBEE

Lifestiles

Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped bar cart in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

Young and Fun!

Troico

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with dark hardwood floors, black floor, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, timber splashback, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Custom bar

Orange & Orange Interior Design

This is an example of a modern home bar in Atlanta with no sink, black cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and black floor.

Houston Penthouse

Nicholas Matteo

Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Houston with open cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback and black floor.

Fridge Drawer

KraftMaster Renovations

NW Natural Award Winning Home: Hygge

Anlon

These dark walls and wall bar make for the perfect room to watch your favorite sports team or movie. The carpet has flecks of silver that reflect the light beautifully

Montgomery Modern Bar & Walk in wine cellar

Wilde North

Modern wet bar and walk in wine cellar in basement. Custom 'label forward' wine shelving. LED lights in ceiling. Beautiful curvy chandelier to mimic the wine pegs curves. Custom shelf to hold implements.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Black Floor

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.