Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown cabinets.

Irish Pub

New Old, LLC

Dustin Peck
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Charlotte with brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Corian Riverbed Bar Top with Tapper

Maxwell Counters Inc.

Corian Riverbed
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, open cabinets, brown splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown cabinets.

Copper Corner

David Small Designs

Jason Hartog Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

STARS Dream Lottery Home 2017 Bar

Adora Kitchens & Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Calgary with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Bentley Condo

MBB Design Studio

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Custom Wet Bars

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

This amazing Custom Wet Bar was designed to fit in a 8 foot by 7 foot corner of the clients home in the open family room. This is the perfect size for the home and was designed to include everything you need to entertain family and friends.

Home Bar Project Cheltenham

Contour

A beautiful basement bar perfect for entertaining.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Gloucestershire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Design Center

Environments by Design

Rec Room Kitchen with Italian cabinetry, glass backsplash, wine cooler and integrated TV.
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, concrete floors and beige floor.

Wood & Faux Wood

The Carpet Girl LLC

Mid-sized traditional single-wall bar cart in Orange County with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Tranquility

lavieinteriors

The home bar is modern and neutral.
This is an example of a modern l-shaped home bar in Perth with an undermount sink, open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, brown cabinets and mirror splashback.

Maryland Green Designer Show Home

Baldwin Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped seated home bar in Baltimore with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and grey floor.

Prestonshire

The Hill Group

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Home Bar Project Cheltenham

Contour

A beautiful basement bar perfect for entertaining.
Mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Gloucestershire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Prestonshire

The Hill Group

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Classic Bar

Inspiring Interiors

This is a new construction project in southern Minnesota. A classic designed wet bar that is attached to a family room in the lower level of this traditional ranch style home. Warm alder cabinetry with dark Cambria countertops complete this classic bar.

Woodland & Merillat Cabinetry Project

Cabinetry by Cales, Inc.

Buffet/Bar Area by Kitchen
Photo of a transitional home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Custom Bars

Atlanta Basements & Decks

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown cabinets.

Macaw Drive New Home

Dahl Luxury Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Urban Interiors

Ever-Green Homes, LLC

Home bar on the third floor just inside the roof top deck.
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, carpet and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Solid Surface Benchtops

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.