This house has a cool modern vibe, but the pre-rennovation layout was not working for these homeowners. We were able to take their vision of an open kitchen and living area and make it come to life. Simple, clean lines and a large great room are now in place. We tore down dividing walls and came up with an all new layout. These homeowners are absolutely loving their home with their new spaces! Design by Hatfield Builders | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Privatbauten - Hausbar 2

PETER.ROHDE InnenArchitektur

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar

Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography

Builder: Detail Design + Build - Architectural Designer: Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd. - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

Simple In Design

Design First Interiors

Kevin Belanger
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Suburban Austin

A. Glen Kewley Design

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall bar cart in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Barton Creek

Kelle Contine Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a home bar in Austin with no sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Church Road, Barnes

Catherine White Interiors

Darren Palmer - Traffic Jam Studio
This is an example of a large modern single-wall wet bar in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

The Kelso | Bellevue Modern Farmhouse

JayMarc Homes

The Kelso's Home Bar is a sophisticated and stylish space designed for entertaining guests and enjoying drinks in the comfort of their own home. The black subway tile creates a sleek and modern backdrop, adding a touch of elegance to the bar area. The gold cabinet hardware and faucet bring a luxurious and glamorous element, adding warmth and sophistication to the overall design. Under cabinet lighting illuminates the bar area, providing a soft and inviting ambiance. The white cabinets offer ample storage space for glassware, bottles, and other bar essentials, keeping everything organized and easily accessible. The white display cabinet provides a stylish showcase for displaying and highlighting bottles or decorative items. The golden cabinet hardware adds a touch of opulence and completes the elegant look of the bar area. Overall, the Kelso's Home Bar combines functionality with a touch of luxury, creating a welcoming and impressive space for entertaining and enjoying drinks with family and friends.

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

Old Greensboro

Hart Residential

Photo of an expansive modern single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

All about Traditions

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

This craftsman lake home incorporates modern amenities and cherished family heirlooms. Many light fixtures and furniture pieces were acquired over generations and very thoughtfully designed into the new home. The open concept layout of this home makes entertaining guests a dream.

Wet Bar

BSA Construction

Built-in dark walnut wet bar with brass hardware and dark stone backsplash and dark stone countertop. White walls with dark wood built-ins. Wet bar with hammered undermount sink and polished nickel faucet.

Blue Bar Cabinet in Home Dry Bar

Orren Pickell Building Group

Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, granite benchtops and granite splashback.

Black is the New Gray: Back in Black East Cobb Home Makeover

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Black Bar. Gold stools. Gorgeous tile and counters. Gold hardware
Expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

SAB Homes for 2019 Spring Parade of Homes in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Design ideas for a large galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bar

Mindframe Inc

The walnut appointed bar cabinets are topped by a black marble counter too. The bar is lit through a massive glass wall that opens into a below grade patio. The wall of the bar is adorned by a stunning pieces of artwork, a light resembling light sabers.

Bar and Cabinets - Tiger Onyx backlit

DesignerStone® Panels

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

McLean Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo Credit Stylish Productions
This is an example of a transitional home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modern Bachelor Pad

Tosti Design

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Splashback and Light Hardwood Floors

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.