A standard approach to kitchen design was not an option for this glamorous open-plan living area. Instead, an intricate bar sits front of house, with attractive and practical kitchen space tucked in behind.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Denver with grey cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel benchtops, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Wet Bar in Sunroom off Lakeside Deck

Denise Quade Design

French doors lead out to the lake side deck of this home. A wet bar features an under counter wine refrigerator, a small bar sink, and an under counter beverage center. A reclaimed wood shelf runs the length of the wet bar and offers great storage for glasses, alcohol, etc for parties. The exposed wood beams on the vaulted ceiling add so much texture, warmth, and height. Photographer: Martin Menocal

Arbuckle - West University

Missy Stewart Designs

Bayou360
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley seated home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, wood benchtops and beige floor.

Brookside Basement

Shine Design

Design ideas for an industrial home bar in Indianapolis with quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

The "Chateau"

User

Merle Prosofky Photography Ltd.
Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

2014-2016 Falcon Ridge House

Cristina Mullins Interiors

Elements of rustic, industrial with a bit of modern fun. Painted chalkboard backsplash adds a bit of whimsy to an otherwise very adult space.
Large transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and ceramic floors.

Taylor Estates Dream Home

Stonebuilt Homes

Stonebuilt was thrilled to build Grande Prairie's 2016 Rotary Dream Home. This home is an elegantly styled, fully developed bungalow featuring a barrel vaulted ceiling, stunning central staircase, grand master suite, and a sports lounge and bar downstairs - all built and finished with Stonerbuilt’s first class craftsmanship. Robyn Salyers Photography

Stone Cliff Custom Home

Premier Homes by Jones

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, raised-panel cabinets and beige floor.

Gourmet Kitchens

Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

"McGurk's" Inspired Lower Level

jcSelects

Anne Matheis
Photo of a large traditional home bar in Miami with ceramic floors and beige floor.

Renovation 6

Hutchinson + Associates, LLC

Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and orange floor.

Eclectic Dining Room

Inspiration for an eclectic home bar in Phoenix with ceramic floors and beige floor.

Prairie Inspired Lower Level

JALIN Design, LLC

Unfinishes lower level gets an amazing face lift to a Prairie style inspired meca Photos by Stuart Lorenz Photograpghy
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with ceramic floors, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Clayton Area Basement with Custom Bar

Pro Basement Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

3357 W35th Ave

Studio Ten Interior Design Ltd.

Photography by Tracey Ayton
This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Dawkins Kitchen Wet Bar in 'Game Room'

WJD Contracting

A 2nd doorway in the stone wall previously closed up was opened up and all plaster was removed from the wall to reveal the original stone and brick work. A wet bar with a kegarator and a copper sink was installed and faux beam was used to conceal piping and add visual interests Photo by Abbe Forman

Armonk Kitchen

James Rixner, Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and ceramic floors.

Walnut Dry Bar

Dennisbilt Fine Cabinetry & Design

A coat closet was repurposed into this walnut dry bar with floating glass shelves and automatic lighting to showcase the homeowner's selection of beverages. The bar can be concealed behind the beautiful solid walnut doors. Photos by Brynn Burns Photography

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.