Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Home bar

Kubic Design Solutions SLU

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with open cabinets and black cabinets.

Interior Design Work

NV Design

Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Orlando with open cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, beige floor and black benchtop.

Griffin Modern Remodel

Ellen Pandorf Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in San Diego with black cabinets, onyx benchtops, painted wood floors, black floor and open cabinets.

Home Bar

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this home bar and living rooms custom built-ins, exposed beams, wood floors, and arched entryways.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

Custom home bar with plenty of open shelving for storage.
Photo of a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and red splashback.

Decora Hospital Lottery Home - Saskatoon

Durabuilt Windows & Doors Inc.

Home Bar on the main floor - gorgeous ceiling lights with lots of light brightening the room. They have followed a Great Gatsby Theme in this room. Saskatoon Hospital Lottery Home Built by Decora Homes Windows and Doors by Durabuilt Windows and Doors Photography by D&M Images Photography

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

This wet bar floats in the game room and looks out over the rear terrace. 5 towers for bottles are set off by mirrored glass panels.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, travertine floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Copper Bar

River Woodcraft

Photo of a small industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with open cabinets, black cabinets, copper benchtops, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and orange benchtop.

Mount Pleasant House - Basement Bar

Roundabout Studio Inc.

Design ideas for a scandinavian seated home bar in Toronto with open cabinets, black splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and black cabinets.

Hugo Residence

Tile X Design

Tile Astoria by Sonoma Market Collection
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

A gentleman's retreat

Modern Rustic

Huge stacker doors and gas strut windows finished in monument mat black, open up the space. Timber accents in the fan, the bar top and bar ceiling (queensland maple), bring warmth to the bar. The varied greys and browns in the Travertine, laid in a french pattern, gives interest without distraction.The pressed metal panels to the front of the bar give a modern twist on an old fashioned English bar. mike newell status images

Gull Lake 5

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation

Jetton Construction, Inc.

This property was transformed from an 1870s YMCA summer camp into an eclectic family home, built to last for generations. Space was made for a growing family by excavating the slope beneath and raising the ceilings above. Every new detail was made to look vintage, retaining the core essence of the site, while state of the art whole house systems ensure that it functions like 21st century home. This home was featured on the cover of ELLE Décor Magazine in April 2016. G.P. Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Frederika Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer

KC Artisan Home Tour with Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with open cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Jesse's Apartment

Trim Spaces

AFTER Trim Spaces
Photo of a small contemporary wet bar in DC Metro with open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and concrete floors.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, San Francisco

Elegant Wine Bar with Drop-Down Television
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with open cabinets, black cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Jupiter, FL Coastal Golf Course Home

Francesca Morgan Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and black benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops and timber splashback.

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.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Black 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.