Photo of 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.

Cedar Home (2022)

Tom Len Custom Homes

Inspiration for a country single-wall home bar in Chicago with black splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Ranch Haven - M-2830 - One Story Rustic House Plan

Mark Stewart Home Design

This is a zoomed out shot of the home bar. Beautiful home bar in this rustic home. Built-ins offer plenty of space for all of your refreshments.
Photo of a small country single-wall home bar in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Dura Supreme Custom Bar Installation

Hines Supply

Custom Bar Installation Dura Supreme
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Curved Wet Bar

User

Curved wet bar by Crystal Cabinets
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Roseberry Avenue, West Vancouver

Raveninside

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Brentwood Renovation

Morris Lare

This home coffee station/dry bar features custom cabinets painted with Benjamin Moore Intrigue, honey bronze hardware, quartz counter top and backsplash, wall hung/picture framed T.V. and some potted plants for color. The is plenty of space behind the glass door display cabinets for your drinkware and plenty of storage.

Altadena Showcase

JL Interiors

This chic modern guest house was designed for the Altadena Showcase. In this space you will see the kitchen, living room and guest bed & bathroom. The metallic back splash was added to make the kitchen a focal point in this space. The velvet counter stools add glam & texture. JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design

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.

Artisan Custom Homes

Jim Schmid Photography

Stunning Black and Natural wood home bar, perfect for entertaining. Built-in wine and bar fridges and a black tile backsplash.
This is an example of a large modern single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Parker - Basement Home Bar with Granite sink and countertops

Castle Building Company

Granite sink and countertops
Traditional home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Grossman Home

megro123

Navy blue wet bar with wallpaper (Farrow & Ball), gold shelving, quartz (Cambria) countertops, brass faucet, ice maker, beverage/wine refrigerator, and knurled brass handles.

Brentwood Renovation

Morris Lare

This beautiful seating area in the sun room features a custom Coffee Station/Dry Bar with quartz counter tops, featuring honey bronze hardware and plenty of storage and the ability to display your favorite items behind the glass display cabinets. Beautiful white oak floors through out the home, finished with soft touches such as a neutral colored area rug, custom window treatments, large windows allowing plenty of natural light, custom Lee slipcovers, perfectly placed bronze reading lamps and a woven basket to hold your favorite reading materials.

The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

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.

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.

Basement bar/man cave

Healey Custom Cabinetry LLC

Large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

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
Photo of an 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.

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

This is an example of 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.

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.