A modern space for entertaining. Custom cabinetry, with limitless configurations and finishes.
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Luxury Family Home, North York, ON

avenue design inc

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Cabanas

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors and white splashback.

Rustic Bar

Jensen Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

"Boys Night In"

Royston Wilson Design

Andrew Ashton
Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and mirror splashback.

Wine Cellar/ Bar

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a 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.

NE St. Petersburg Waterfront Wet Bar

J&B Fine Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

The Garden House

Narofsky Architecture + ways2design

Phillip Ennis Photography
Mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Luxury Thornhill Residence

Micieli Design

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Deerpoint Lower Level

Design Shop Inc.

Photo by Garnet Construction
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

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.

CabinetMakers - Bars & Islands

CabinetMakers - Fine Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Westshore Yacht Club

Addison and Company LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Shift

User

The bar was designed to be elegant yet practical and to modestly fit into the surrounding spaces.
Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

NE St. Petersburg Waterfront Wet Bar

J&B Fine Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Man Cave

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

DISPLAY SALE

Countrywide Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, black splashback, timber splashback and carpet.

Deerpoint Lower Level

Design Shop Inc.

Photo by Garnet Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and a drop-in sink.

Luxury Thornhill Residence

Micieli Design

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Schrock Elstone

BJ Floors and Kitchens Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Solid Surface Benchtops

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.