DeCavitte Properties, Southlake, TX
Photo of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and carpet.

Surrey Hills Family Home

April Hamilton Interiors LLP

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Surrey with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, carpet, brown floor and brown benchtop.

English Country

GF Fine Home Construction

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and carpet.

Deer Valley

DFS Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a small country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, marble splashback, carpet, white benchtop and white splashback.

Muffy and John W.

B Designs Interior's

A closer look at the wet bar, reveals its beautiful stone and clean angles
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, onyx benchtops, carpet, black floor and beige benchtop.

Bold Black and White Modern Kitchen

Parcels Design Studio

This modern kitchen proves that black and white does not have to be boring, but can truly be BOLD! The wire brushed oak cabinets were painted black and white add texture while the aluminum trim gives it undeniably modern look. Don't let appearances fool you this kitchen was built for cooks, featuring all Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances including a retractable down draft vent hood.

Forest Hill Residence

Amantea Architects

Lisa Petrole Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback and carpet.

Waterfront Residence in Darien

Thompson Raissis Architects

Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Butlers Bar

WR Woodworking

Edge Grain Walnut bar top with floating shelves
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, carpet, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Chelsea Fashion Forward Interior Design

Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design

This home bar is glam! The mirrored back and thick glass shelves really make this piece shine!
Contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

10979 Chalon

The House Group

Refined totally black coloured gaming zone includes home bar and home bowling.
Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Broken Top -Green Lakes Loop

Pacwest Builders LLC

Ross Chandler
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and carpet.

North Oaks - Traditional Remodel

Michels Homes

Photography: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet and recessed-panel cabinets.

Custom Home Interior Spaces

Osprey Custom Homes

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Orlando with carpet.

Muffy and John W.

B Designs Interior's

A wet bar, completes your basement Shangrala
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped wet bar in Other with carpet, black floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops and beige benchtop.

French Traditional

Atwood Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Marriott Public Space

Lindsay Lausch Interior Design

Renovated pre-function space with custom lighting and carpet.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary home bar in Chicago with carpet and blue floor.

British Properties, Vancouver

Sofo Kitchens

Inspiration for a small asian single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and carpet.

Forest Hill Residence

Amantea Architects

Lisa Petrole Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern home bar in Toronto with carpet.

Woodland Hill

Focal Point

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet, grey floor and granite benchtops.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Carpet

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.