This home wet bar with all its charm, looks like it was taken out of the pages of an old Western novel. The center cabinet is actually vintage and purchased from a market especial for this project. The whole wet bar was designed around the center cabinet; the aged burgundy of the interior cabinet was drawn into the brick back-splash, the cabinet's charcoal exterior was the anchor colour for the rest of the cabinets and molding. Max did a perfect job matching the colour, glaze and profile, so well in fact that you couldn't spot the new from the old.

Mid-Continent Design Gallery

Kitchen & Bath Ideas

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Gilbert - Full Interior Remodel

Elton R Construction

The counter top and backsplash are Carrara Marble. The cabinets are in a colonial style done by palmer woodworks. The floor time is honed limestone and honed Toledo Gray by Decostone.

The Woodlands, TX before and after remodel

Monarch & Maker

Design ideas for a transitional bar cart in Houston with black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtop and ceramic floors.

Bay Village

KAS Interior Design

This bar is a custom made cabinet. LED lights are used in the waves of the façade to add accent lighting. A floating stone bar top adds another level to the countertop. Blue glass backsplash. Photographer: Laura A. Suglia-Isgro, ASID

Rockin' Games Room

K&W Audio

This client’s home has got a lot going, but the games room is extra special. The bar rocks with great sound, every game you can imagine & video distribution so everyone can watch their favorite sport. With a room like this you never need to go out!

Custom Black Forest Home

KLo Home Design

Modern Home Bar with Metal cabinet in lay, custom ceiling mounted shelving, floor to ceiling tile, recessed accent lighting and custom millwork. Floor dug out to include custom walk-over wine storage

Cinema Room Bar

Inara Home Imagery

Miriam Sheridan Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped home bar in Berkshire with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar, Perry Hall Maryland

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Basement bar made with real barn wood, black granite countertops, open bar cabinets, under cabinet lighting, stainless bar sink and mini fridge. Hardwood floor tile.

Kansas City Artisan Home Tour with Don Julian Builders

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Montecito Mediterranean

Socal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Lion Windows and Doors Erika Bierman Photography
Large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Montecito Mediterranean

Socal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Lion Windows and Doors Erika Bierman Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Condo Reno

A Room With A View Interiors

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback and ceramic floors.

Kitchens

WJD Contracting

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops and ceramic floors.

Interior Renovation - for Studio Atelier

Studio Atelier

Home Bar with hanging pendant lights. Dion Robeson (Dion Photography)
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Perth with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Bar Seating

System Six Kitchens

This Bar Area comes fully equipped with a Bar Seating area for drinks, sports or even a movie!
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Devon with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Carlisle Lane

Atwood Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional galley wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic floors and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Spec Home

Todd Creative Design

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Interior Renovation - for Studio Atelier

Dion Robeson

Home Bar with Wood Panelling. Dion Robeson (Dion Photography)
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Perth with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and ceramic floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Ceramic 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.