A standard approach to kitchen design was not an option for this glamorous open-plan living area. Instead, an intricate bar sits front of house, with attractive and practical kitchen space tucked in behind.

Castlebay Home

Ellecor Design & Gifts by Haden Long

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Contemporary Re-Build Family Home in Beaconsfield

&Eve Interior Design Limited

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Berkshire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dream Home | Fall 2018 Parade of Homes | Reverence

Homes by Tradition

Spacecrafting
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Denver with grey cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel benchtops, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Kilpatrick Basement

Kristina Kilpatrick

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Whispering Trails Coastal Retreat

General Property Solutions

Wonderful drink station on back side of kitchen
Design ideas for a beach style home bar in Miami with quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mezza

Raykon Construction

Modern kitchenette in the basement
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Colorful St. Paul Cottage

Copper Creek

Builder: Copper Creek, LLC Architect: David Charlez Designs Interior Design: Bria Hammel Interiors Photo Credit: Spacecrafting
Small transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Minnesota Residence

O’Hara Interiors

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Stone Cliff Custom Home

Premier Homes by Jones

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, raised-panel cabinets and beige floor.

Cabinets

Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home

Butler Pantry and Bar Design by Dalton Carpet One Wellborn Cabinets- Cabinet Finish: Maple Bleu; Door Style: Sonoma; Countertops: Cherry Java; Floating Shelves: Deuley Designs; Floor Tile: Aplha Brick, Country Mix; Grout: Mapei Pewter; Backsplash: Metallix Collection Nickels Antique Copper; Grout: Mapei Chocolate; Paint: Benjamin Moore HC-77 Alexandria Beige Photo by: Dennis McDaniel

BISCAYNE PARK

Khadine Schultz Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

REFORMA CASTELLARNAU, SABADELL

Estudio de Interiorismo Laura Martínez, S.L.

Photo of a large mediterranean home bar in Other with ceramic floors and brown floor.

2018 Home Show

Unique Homes Iowa

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mid-Continent Design Gallery

Kitchen & Bath Ideas

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Wet Bar in Sunroom off Lakeside Deck

Denise Quade Design

French doors lead out to the lake side deck of this home. A wet bar features an under counter wine refrigerator, a small bar sink, and an under counter beverage center. A reclaimed wood shelf runs the length of the wet bar and offers great storage for glasses, alcohol, etc for parties. The exposed wood beams on the vaulted ceiling add so much texture, warmth, and height. Photographer: Martin Menocal

Landforms Design & Jensen + Sons Construction Inc.

Landforms Design

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Kitchen & Home Bar Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

Design ideas for a large country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brick Floors and Ceramic 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.