This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Artist Retreat

Annie Santulli Designs

The designer turned a dining room into a fabulous bar for entertaining....integrating the window behind the bar for a dramatic look! Robert Brantley Photography

Mezza

Raykon Construction

Modern kitchenette in the basement
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Contemporary Craftsman Basement Remodel

EGStoltzfus Custom Homes & Remodeling

Abigail Rose Photography
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with carpet, beige floor, a drop-in sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and shaker cabinets.

Lakewood Condo

Modern Smart Homes

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, marble floors and white floor.

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Kitchens By Kaz

Kaz Home Improvements

Small Bar area with Custom Build Cabinets
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Modern Victorian

Zimmer Design LLC

Glamourous dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by custom deGournay wall mural.
Photo of a large traditional galley home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, marble floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

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.

Luxury Built-In Bar

Trim Tech Designs

Shaken or stirred?? Either is fine, as long as we’re mixing drinks at this gorgeous bar! In love with the backless metal shelves that glimpses the tile behind and the custom made appliance panels that cover the beverage fridges. This bar is a 10/10!

Bleeker Street: Home Bar

Joe McGuire Design

Our Boulder studio designed this beautiful home in the mountains to reflect the bright, beautiful, natural vibes outside – an excellent way to elevate the senses. We used a double-height, oak-paneled ceiling in the living room to create an expansive feeling. We also placed layers of Moroccan rugs, cozy textures of alpaca, mohair, and shearling by exceptional makers from around the US. In the kitchen and bar area, we went with the classic black and white combination to create a sophisticated ambience. We furnished the dining room with attractive blue chairs and artworks, and in the bedrooms, we maintained the bright, airy vibes by adding cozy beddings and accessories. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/bleeker-street

Stunning dark and moody bar

Broswick Builders Ltd

A sneaky little home bar is hidden behind this monochromatic kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Auckland with black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

wet bar in Ellicott City, MD

GloRem

U-shape bar
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

House -- 33rd Street N

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Butlers Pantry features inset, shaker style, glass, two-tiered cabinetry with wine X storage, undermount bar sink and under counter refrigerator.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lachlan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Ashburn, VA

Flooret

Lachlan - Modin Rigid Collection Installed throughout customer's beautiful home. Influenced by classic Nordic design. Surprisingly flexible with furnishings. Amplify by continuing the clean modern aesthetic, or punctuate with statement pieces. The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

The Beaver Dam- Kitchen, Bar, Living Room, Sunroom

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Ultra Modern Luxury Oasis

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black benchtop, concrete floors and grey floor.

Unity Entertainment, Prep Station, & Serving Cart by Keter. Brown

keter

This plastic outdoor kitchen storage table combines two storage solutions in one, providing a stainless steel top for serving drinks or condiments and a cupboard for storing extra supplies. It works perfectly for a family barbecue or any friendly gatherings on the deck, giving you extra serving and storage space for plates, water bottles and more. With its smooth-gliding casters, you can load up the storage unit in the kitchen and roll it to the outdoor grill where you need it. This rolling kitchen cart comes in handy for both small and large outdoor patios and kitchen spaces.

Hidden Lake

Amy Storm & Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Foothills

Designs by Priya

Refaced black upper cabinets, painted bottom cabinets, glass mosaic backsplash, bar stools, contemporary pendant light
Inspiration for a contemporary wet bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and travertine floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Brown 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.