Transitional Basement Bar in Milford, MI

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Myers Park Renovation

Carolina Classic Builders

Mekenzie France
Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Riggs Residence

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Point

Costello Fine Homes

A custom built-in single wall wet bar. All counter tops and wine storage are chestnut. The cabinets are shaker style with a blue finish to them. This picture provides a closer look at our chestnut counter tops.

Mountain Lakes Home

butter+velvet HOME · DESIGN

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Pristine Hidden Technology

Electronics Design Group, Inc.

Photography by William Psolka, psolka-photo.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse in East Metro

Northland Woodworks, Inc.

This is an example of a country single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Marine View Kitchen

Treefrog Design

The simple Navy cabinets, pendant glass lights, and playful, scallop-patterned backsplash engage the senses by reflecting the blues of the nearby water, while the wall of white subway tile delineates the kitchen from the rest of the open area. This has the effect of drawing the eye up to the vaulted ceiling, which complements the house’s architecture instead of fighting it. The once-dingy space is now alive with light and color, adding an exciting new dimension to this waterside home.

Bogart 2

Studio Design Elements

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Lambertville Kitchen Renovation

Two Chefs Construction

Photo of a small country single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Ladue Kitchen

Tamsin Design Group

Photographer: Anne Mathias
Large transitional u-shaped home bar in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

McKinney - Craig Ranch Estates II

Bella Custom Homes, Inc.

Bar off Family Room with wine refrigerator and blue cabinets
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dry Bar

Gruebmeyer Builders

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rockford Court Reno

Michaelson Homes LLC

The bar, located off the great room and accessible from the foyer, features a marble tile backsplash, custom bar, and floating shelves. The focal point of the bar is the stunning arched wine storage pass-thru, which draws you in from the front door and frames the window on the far wall.

Beacon Street Brownstone

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Fox Chapel Kitchen 2

Jacob Evans Kitchen & Bath

A beautiful midcentury modern kitchen in a lovely shade of blue works well with the white quartz and the warm tones of the face grain butcher block.
This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Boho Modern in Strathcona

Studio Felix

Andy Hollander
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Country Club of Roswell Kitchen Remodeling

TilesMax Remodeling

This is an example of a large modern home bar in Atlanta with blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Cherry Hills Remodel

Studio Shelter

Full house remodel including kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Alta Vista Collection | Malibu | Vienna, Virginia

Hallmark Floors

A return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Medium 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.