This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Reworking a Walkout

Malbec Homes & Renovations Inc.

Studio 1826
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Modern Lower Level Bar

Roanoke Woodworking Inc.

Modern bar with waterfall bartop.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Painted Sky Super Matte

An Original, Inc.

This wine bar/dry bar is on the opposite side of the great room/kitchen. Integrated Subzero wine storage and custom soffit with integrated lighting. Corner views of the adjacent desert mountainside. Design: City Chic, Cristi Pettibone Photos: SpartaPhoto - Alex Rentzis

Gladesville Courtyard House

Vanessa Wegner Architect

Katherine Lu
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

BriCan Beauty

Wood Visions, Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, carpet, grey floor and white benchtop.

Meeting Street Residence

Aspect Design Build

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

13101 Private Residence

Pinnacle Architectural Studio

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Basement Bar

KS Design

Large modern l-shaped wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bold Black and White Modern Kitchen

Parcels Design Studio

This modern kitchen proves that black and white does not have to be boring, but can truly be BOLD! The wire brushed oak cabinets were painted black and white add texture while the aluminum trim gives it undeniably modern look. Don't let appearances fool you this kitchen was built for cooks, featuring all Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances including a retractable down draft vent hood.

Oxford Ave.

Carla Bast Design

Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.
Design ideas for a large country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Encinitas New Home

Method Development

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Chantilly Theater

JDS Construction Services LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Home Bar

Bella Kitchens Llc

Inspiration for a large industrial single-wall wet bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, concrete floors, an undermount sink, black cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback and grey floor.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
Design ideas for 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.

Home Wet Bar FINAL

Matterhorn Development Co.

Custom wet bar with full cabinets and floating shelves.
Small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, blue splashback, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Lower Level Bar

Roanoke Woodworking Inc.

Modern bar with waterfall bartop.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

South Hill View Rancher

Taylor Design

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Full Basement Finishing with Wine Room

Reliable Home Improvement

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Hawthorn Woods, IL Project

Matrix Home Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and beige 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.