high gloss accent wall
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with black cabinets and grey floor.

Studio 1826
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Beaconsfield Whole Home

The Wood Works

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Hertfordshire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, black benchtop and grey floor.

Trousdale Estates - New Construction, Zen Modern

Dana Benson Construction

Architecture by Nest Architecture Photography by Bethany Nauert
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, limestone floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lakeside Condo

Britany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors

The sunroom features a wet bar designed in Starmark Cabinetry's Maple Cosmopolitan finished in Graphite. The quartz counters are from Zodiaq in a new color called Versilia Grigio. Hardware is from Hickory Hardware in Verona Bronze. Wet bar features include glass doors, wine bottle and glass storage, and a wine refrigerator and ice maker.

Modern Oasis

B Street Design

Photo: Ed Gohlich
Photo of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

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.

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.

Osage Basement

D&G Construction

Beautiful modern basement finish with wet bar and home gym. Open concept
Photo of a large modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

G.A. White - Keirns

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Another stunning home we got to work alongside with G.A. White Homes. It has a clean, modern look with elements that make it cozy and welcoming. With a focus on strong lines, a neutral color palette, and unique lighting creates a classic look that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Sweet Kathleen Lane

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

contemporary kitchen, soft touch matt acrylic and riff cut white oak
This is an example of a large contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

KARLSSON Residence

Deslaurier Custom Cabinets

Photos: Gordon King, Design: West of Main
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, black cabinets, grey floor and white benchtop.

Дом на склоне

Александр Мочалов

Inspiration for a country home bar with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and grey floor.

Meeting Street Residence

Aspect Design Build

Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, concrete floors and grey floor.

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.

Bars

InSite Builders & Remodeling

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey floor and porcelain floors.

The Modern Classic

Henck Design LLC

The expensive roof deck on the fifth floor is something to be desired. Large accordion indoor outdoor living doors line both sides of the large-scale pilot house, are you a room used for entertaining with soft seating for a guest who can either enjoy one view of the Philadelphia skyline and on the other side, a beautiful view of sweeping views of Philadelphia Center City.

Modern 2 Level Bar

ULFBUILT

Black, white and grey interor bar with white and grey marble countertops. 2 level island counters with multi-grey subway tiles wall makes this a captivating room.

G.A. White - Keirns

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Bar

Centennial Kitchen & Bath

Interior Design By Corinne Kaye
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, grey floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Grey 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.