Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Fit and Fun basement finish. In overland Park

Johnson County Remodeling

Inspiration for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brown floor, brown benchtop and vinyl floors.

My Work

Atlanta Basements & Decks

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Canyon Creek Cabinetry Design Gallery

Windsor Plywood

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Overbrook St

Zimmermann Homes

Photo of a galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Drinks rack

Red Studio Furniture

Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Fit and Fun basement finish. In overland Park

Johnson County Remodeling

Home gym theater with full mirror wall.
Large country single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Fit and Fun basement finish. In overland Park

Johnson County Remodeling

Photo of a large country single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

My Work

Atlanta Basements & Decks

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Fit and Fun basement finish. In overland Park

Johnson County Remodeling

This is an example of a large country single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Speaker cover

Red Studio Furniture

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Plywood Media Unit

Red Studio Furniture

Mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Plywood mitre detail - Osmo oil

Red Studio Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Wide shot - media unit and bar

Red Studio Furniture

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Turntable

Red Studio Furniture

Mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Bar and record unit

Red Studio Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Bar bin

Red Studio Furniture

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Close up shot

Red Studio Furniture

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Bar cupboard

Red Studio Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Record storage

Red Studio Furniture

Mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops and Brown 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.