This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

Brian Covington
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped home bar in Raleigh with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Eclectic

Charleston Building and Development

Rolfe Hokanson
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Prospect Heights Brownstone - Wet Bar

Ben Herzog

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, 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.

Warm Retreat

PS & Daughters

Transitional galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Floor to Ceiling Split Level Remodel

Hawk Construction

Orchestrated Light Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Modern Farmhouse in East Metro

Northland Woodworks, Inc.

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

Camargo Pines

High St.

Rich blue cabinetry with antiqued mirror backsplash surrounded by warm wood cladded walls ... guest don't ever want to leave.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Riggs Residence

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

This is an example of 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.

Nittany Lion on the Lake

Design Works Architecture

Photo credit: John Altobello Photography
Inspiration for an arts and crafts wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Sitting Room

In the Deets

With an elegant bar on one side and a cozy fireplace on the other, this sitting room is sure to keep guests happy and entertained. Custom cabinetry and mantel, Neolith counter top and fireplace surround, and shiplap accents finish this room.

Nestled into West End

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Walnut Grove | Multi-Room

DMJ

Inspiration for an expansive country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Black Pearl / wet bar

Soaring Eagle Homes

Photography by Steven Paul
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dr. Lee Tackett & Dr. Shannon Case - Clarksville Reno

Design Actually, LLC

Mid-sized transitional home bar in Little Rock with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Multi-Room Custom Cabinetry With Beaded Inset & Full Overlay

MK Designs LLC

Blue painted galley with beaded inset shaker doors and mini beverage center Dervin Witmer, www.witmerphotography.com
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hamilton Basement

DES Home Renovations

Small modern single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.