This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor, light wood cabinets, brown splashback and white benchtop.

The Dunes

Scott Christopher Homes

High atop a wooded dune, a quarter-mile-long steel boardwalk connects a lavish garage/loft to a 6,500-square-foot modern home with three distinct living spaces. The stunning copper-and-stone exterior complements the multiple balconies, Ipe decking and outdoor entertaining areas, which feature an elaborate grill and large swim spa. In the main structure, which uses radiant floor heat, the enchanting wine grotto has a large, climate-controlled wine cellar. There is also a sauna, elevator, and private master balcony with an outdoor fireplace.

Contemporary Projects

Synergy Builders Inc

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner

BBG Construction

Large country l-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and mirror splashback.

North Oaks - Transitional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

2016 Parade of Homes Winner: Grouse Mountain Home in Whitefish

Fall Creek Timber Frames

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Mountain Modern

Trego Architects, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Forêt

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

La Dune Blanche

Atelier Plurielles Architectures

Vue globale du restaurant et bar
This is an example of a large beach style single-wall seated home bar in Bordeaux with ceramic floors, grey floor, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and beige benchtop.

Art Deco Design

Landmark Kitchen & Bath Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Butler's Pantry

Sexton Development

Large traditional l-shaped home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Burr Ridge, IL Themed Environment

Electronic Lifestyle Associates (ela)

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with open cabinets, light wood cabinets and ceramic floors.

12196 - American Black Honed Granite Project

Kitchen Stone Design LLC

American Black granite in a honed finish, half bullnose edge for bar.
Photo of a mid-sized wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

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.

The Ravencrest

SAB Homes LLC

Wall color: Passive #7064 Countertops: Nero Orion Honed Tile: Emser Edge in Pewter Light Fixtures: Wilson Lighting Faucets: Moen STo in Chrome - MS62308

North Oaks - Transitional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Art Deco Design

Landmark Kitchen & Bath Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

2016 Parade of Homes Winner: Grouse Mountain Home in Whitefish

Fall Creek Timber Frames

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Zimmerman Kitchen

Just 4 You, LLC

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets 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.