Saari & Forrai Photography Briarwood II Construction
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Bourbon Bar

The Cleary Company

Design-Build custom cabinetry and shelving for storage and display of extensive bourbon collection. Cambria engineered quartz counterop - Parys w/ridgeline edge DuraSupreme maple cabinetry - Smoke stain w/ adjustable shelves, hoop door style and "rain" glass door panes Feature wall behind shelves - MSI Brick 2x10 Capella in charcoal Flooring - LVP Coretec Elliptical oak 7x48 Wall color Sherwin Williams Naval SW6244 & Skyline Steel SW1015

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Rustic White Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary wet bar in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Cumberland

Robin's Nest Interiors

Steven Long
Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

Portfolio

Halm & Perkins, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, light hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

Bethesda, MD Kitchen & Wet Bar Blue Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This wet bar features Volga Blue granite countertops.
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Bethesda, MD Kitchen & Wet Bar Blue Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This wet bar features Volga Blue granite countertops.
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Blue Benchtop

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.