Notion, LLC Designer: Natalia Dragunova Photographer: Bradd Celidonia
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Industrial Basement in Aldie

Maruca Design / Build

Inspiration for a large industrial u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, black floor and dark wood cabinets.

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.

HAWTHORN EAST HOUSE

STAR Architecture

Peter Bennetts
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern New Home - Ground Up

Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.

Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

RD Henry Bars

Cabinets Beyond Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and black floor.

Lake Michigan Cottage

Buccellato Design LLC

grant beachy
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style home bar in Chicago with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, painted wood floors and black floor.

My Houzz: This D.C. Baker's Apartment is a Plant-Filled Oasis

Hado Photo

Photo: Ryan Hicks © 2018 Houzz
Eclectic bar cart in DC Metro with black floor.

Mt. Washington Contemporary Condo

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Craig Thompson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, carpet and black floor.

Basement Fireplace and Card Table

FBC Remodel

Basement game room with hard wood floors and stone fireplace. ©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Altadore "The Owen"

Cenova Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Lower Level Renovation

Studio Designs...Vicki Flores

I wanted to reuse the glass block tile feature on the bar. The new Cambria Countertop and black paint give the bar a fresh new look
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Great Room

FBC Remodel

Basement great room with tv area, stone fireplace and hard wood floors. ©Finished Basement Company
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black 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.