Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Orlando with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cornerstone

The Masonry Center, Inc.

As a wholesale importer and distributor of tile, brick, and stone, we maintain a significant inventory to supply dealers, designers, architects, and tile setters. Although we only sell to the trade, our showroom is open to the public for product selection. We have five showrooms in the Northwest and are the premier tile distributor for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Eastern Washington. Our corporate branch is located in Boise, Idaho.

Ranch Chic

RAD Designs (Robert Adam Dorn)

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback and travertine floors.

Modern Hopkins Home

Aspen Builders and Remodelers

This is an example of a large modern single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Interior Renovation - for Studio Atelier

Dion Robeson

Moody Home Bar details. Dion Robeson (Dion Photography)
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Perth with black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and ceramic floors.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Casacquasanta: New Custom Construction Spanifornia in Westfield, NJ

Michael Robert Construction

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Arizona Moderne - Bar

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H. Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Photo of a modern galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Honeysuckle

Biringer Builders, Inc.

Country galley seated home bar in Richmond with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Expansive modern galley seated home bar with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Minimalistic Sophistication in Pinecrest, FL

CURATED.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar with Koi Wallpaper Backsplash and Black High Gloss Cabinets

Paper Moon Painting

Luxe, eclectic vibe in this home bar with high-gloss black cabinets painted in lacquer tined to match Benjamin Moore's BM 2124-10 "Wrought Iron", plus koi wallpaper backsplash, all by Paper Moon Painting

Basement Bar

Clawson Cabinets

Oak Craftsman style bar with hammered copper farm sink and wall mounted faucet. Cabinets Decora beaded inset by Masterbrand
This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Memorial Riad

Marion Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean galley seated home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, green benchtop and an undermount sink.

Luxurious High Rise Condo

Connie Anderson Photography

Home bar, high rise condo Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors and white floor.

Espresso Wet Bar

User

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Indian Lore Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Natural stone and free flowing live edge wood cut bar top are the focus in this pool/bar room. LVP flooring in a light warm driftwood color is a beautiful accent color with the Chilton Woodlake blend stone back bar wall. (Ryan Hainey)

Basement Remodel

Albers Design LLC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wine Cellar/ Bar

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Large traditional u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Atherton Oasis

Jules Art of Living

Cherie Cordellos Commercial Photography
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.