David Papazian
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Weatherfield Residence & Pool House

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Angle Eye Photography Interior Designer: Callaghan Interior Design
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Basement New Construction

DD Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, green cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Counters, Bars and Islands

Makers Woodshop

Spalted Maple Bar with Black Epoxy
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped seated home bar in Baltimore with wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

M Streets

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.
Photo 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.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Hughes Basement

Kitchens by Kyle

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Westport Transitional

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Ultimate Basement Man Cave Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Gardner/Fox created this clients' ultimate man cave! What began as an unfinished basement is now 2,250 sq. ft. of rustic modern inspired joy! The different amenities in this space include a wet bar, poker, billiards, foosball, entertainment area, 3/4 bath, sauna, home gym, wine wall, and last but certainly not least, a golf simulator. To create a harmonious rustic modern look the design includes reclaimed barnwood, matte black accents, and modern light fixtures throughout the space.

The Copper Door

WANE + FLITCH

Seating Area
Large country seated home bar in Seattle with wood benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Devon Butler Pantry New Construction

Cullen Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Rustic Retreat

Victoria Highfill

This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Erratic Rock Brew Pub

Kitty&Company Interior Design llc

This home brew pub invites friends to gather around and taste the latest concoction. I happily tried Pumpkin when there last. The homeowners wanted warm and friendly finishes, and loved the more industrial style.

Lakeside Bluff Point

Hendel Homes

This is an example of a country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Indian Lore Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Natural stone and free flowing live edge wood cut bar top are the focus in this pool/bar room. LVP flooring in a light warm driftwood color is a beautiful accent color with the Chilton Woodlake blend stone back bar wall. (Ryan Hainey)

Rustic Barn Bar

Ann Stillman O'Leary

Gary Hall
Photo of a mid-sized country seated home bar in Burlington with wood benchtops, slate floors, medium wood cabinets, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Wild Ginger bar

Ed Saloga Design Build

Jon Huelskamp Landmark
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Industrial-Style Basement

Reclaimed DesignWorks

Boxcar Planks and Reclaimed Hickory flooring supplied by Reclaimed DesignWorks, Jodi Foster Design + Planning, Tony Colangelo Photography
Design ideas for an industrial galley home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Berwick Pub

Rockwood Cabinetry

Built by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC David Papazian Photography
Design ideas for a large industrial seated home bar in Portland with wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.