Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Entertainment spot for the family

Haute Designs

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

M Streets- Home Bar

Karia Designs

Created space for a wall mounted TV as well as additional wine storage. Finished with some glass cabinet doors with gold accent hardware.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Playfully Posh Bar + Lounge

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

University Park Home Remodel

HRS BUILD

Cocktail Bar area with cabinet and storage space. Great for entertaining!
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped bar cart in Dallas with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar in Kitchen

Benvenuti and Stein

Elegant home cocktail bar in kitchen with full height wine refrigerator for convenient in-home entertaining. Norman Sizemore photographer
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Borough Basement

Windle Design & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Entertainment spot for the family

Haute Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Navesink River Home

Ginny Capo

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Riverbend Guest House

Jarrett Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hamptons Home

HoneyBee Designz

Butler Pabtry
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar renovation

's Wonderful Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional galley home bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Bar

Ania Stempi

Another lamp by Karl Barry.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with dark hardwood floors, black floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Bennett Lerner Interiors - Sherman Oaks

Erika Bierman Photography

Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a transitional bar cart in Los Angeles with open cabinets, blue cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Nolen Lane Interior Design

Sage Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

Manhattan Blues

RemodelUp, Inc.

Wet bar with Perlick Beer Dispenser and U-line beverage. Brizo faucet and Caesarstone counter top
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Sunset Boulevard

Shannon Crain

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Sunset Boulevard

Shannon Crain

Schumacher

This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Dark 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.