Inspiration for an eclectic home bar in Columbus with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback and black floor.

Man Cave

Blue Ridge Home Improvement

This is an example of an industrial home bar in Other with black cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Aspen Willows

Moderno Inc.

This is an example of a large u-shaped home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

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B Designs Interior's

Jim being a single man wanted a masculan but streamlined and modern home. We removed an old cabinet, added black tile and custom brass-pipe and glass shelving to create a bar area in Jims kitchen.

522 E. Henry St.

Barrel & Board Design

The butler's pantry was a necessity with the lack of upper storage space in the main kitchen. This compact space makes up for it all in spades! Glass uppers with under cabinet lighting, a bar sink, ice maker, and storage drawers below provide ample storage for dishes and pantry items.

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Lo studio di progettazione con il quale abbiamo collaborato ci ha richiesto la riqualificazione del bagno esistente, la realizzazione della parte rontale del bancone del bar esistente e la realizzazione di nuovi tavoli per il locale. Materiale scelto dalla committenza Nero Marquinia (marmo) sp. 2 cm lucido

Young and Fun!

Troico

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with dark hardwood floors, black floor, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, timber splashback, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Bar Area with Wire Mesh Pocket Doors

Improva

Inspiration for a small modern home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Finished game room and bar

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

Photo of a traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

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Kitchen & Living Space Update

Realty Design Associates, Inc.

Country home bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, slate floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Black Taurus Waterfall Counter

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.

Bar - Ancaster House

Parkyn Design

Dramatic home bar. Perfect for entertaining!
This is an example of a large transitional seated home bar in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Custom Built & Designed Home

Rejoy Interiors, Inc.

Small Kitchette for Guest Bedroom
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, limestone floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Traditional

Karen Kempf Interiors

Talia Laird Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with medium hardwood floors, black floor, an undermount sink and multi-coloured benchtop.

Oakland Twp Farmhouse

FPAV Electronics

Control4 Smart Lighting, Smart Thermostat, and 7" Keypad
Design ideas for a large contemporary home bar in Detroit with concrete floors and black floor.

1219 Mohawk

3rd Street Custom Homes

Inspiration for a modern galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

522 E. Henry St.

Barrel & Board Design

Troon North

AJP Properties

Transitional Desert Vacation Home Guest House Bar Area
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and black floor.

Winoka Kitchen/Hearth/Pantry

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Butler pantry with wine cooler in base cabinet, stacked wall cabinets with decorative mullions and LED lighting in the upper cabinets.
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black 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.