wet bar with floating shelves
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Modern sophisticate bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Custom Wine Bar

Rose Residential Planning & Design LLC

Inspiration for a modern wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Stradella Project, Beverly Hills Glass Enclosed Wine Cellar

Vin de Garde Wine Cellars Inc.

Subtle, yet dramatic details create an ultra-sensory experience. Each step tours a myriad of intentional design elements and exotic features. This striking glass enclosed wine cellar uses Vin de Garde's label-forward metal wine rack system against a shining black acrylic panel. Credits: 864 Stradella Rd., Beverly Hills, LA project designed by renowned Paul McClean (McClean Design), Wine Cellar by Vin de Garde.

Man Cave

Blue Ridge Home Improvement

Inspiration for an industrial home bar in Other with black cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Hillside

Tosti Design

Photo of a small midcentury galley wet bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, marble splashback, travertine floors, white floor and an undermount sink.

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Guest House living room bar, two story New Orleans new construction. Rich Grey toned wood flooring, Colorful art, French Doors, Large baseboards, wainscot, Wat Bar

Peter and Mackenzie

AHG Interiors

Design ideas for a large country home bar in New York with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen & Family Room - Hamptons Woodfield Country Club

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Enjoy at drink at this creatively designed bar of walnut and white lacquer. The floating ceiling is shaped to mirror the bar and backlit to highlight. Onyx countertops pull the colors all together.

Bethesda, Maryland - Contemporary - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Bethesda, Maryland Contemporary Kitchen #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com Photography by Robert Radifera

Bel Air Home

Blair Gordon Design

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, carpet and black floor.

Bluebell

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Julep Studios
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Antique Mirror Backsplash

KraftMaster Renovations

A contemporary wet bar is an absolute stunner in this sitting room. Black flat panel cabinetry blends into the flooring, while the front stone waterfall edge in Black Taurus is a WOW factor, complimented by the solid brass hanging shelves, brass hardware and faucet. The backsplash is an antique mirror for a moody vibe that fits this room perfectly.

Hickory Project

The Artisan Company

Inspiration for a transitional seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and black floor.

Nelson's Walk Private Residence

BCB Homes, Inc.

Venjhamin Reyes
Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white floor and white benchtop.

Solaris Vail, Colorado

Greenauer Design Group

Contemporary galley seated home bar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and black floor.

Blossom Atelier - Flower Shop Display

Happy Organizing Co.

Commercial Flower Boutique Shop - Set up Display Counters We organized their entire displays within the store, as well as put in place organizational system in their backroom to manage their inventory.

HIgh Castle

Amanda George Interior Design

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Private Residence - West Vancouver

Inform Interiors

Contemporary home bar in Vancouver with white floor.

Bar

Ania Stempi

Another lamp by Karl Barry.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with dark hardwood floors, black floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Floor and White 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.