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.

Contemporary Wet Bar - Hartland

timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.

Modern bar, Frameless cabinets in Vista Plus door style, rift wood species in Matte Eclipse finish by Wood-Mode Custom Cabinets, glass shelving highlighted with abundant LED lighting. Waterfall countertops

Room To Spare

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with ceramic floors, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white benchtop.

Pleasant Valley Remodel for Tobi Fairley

Richard Harp Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped wet bar in Little Rock with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Yellowstone Lane 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Home Bar with tile floor, backsplash, and sink!
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Orono Custom Home

Divine Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with ceramic floors, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey 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.

Kilpatrick Basement

Kristina Kilpatrick

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Multi-Seat Bar with Metal Accents

User

Unique custom designed full bar with seating for 6. Built-in arched bookshelves at wall include wood framed glass shelves. Decorative pilasters spaced in between bookshelves. Bar also includes several appliances, curved wainscot panel & bar rail.

First Custom Home - Lake Elmo, MN

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Lower level wet bar with beverage center, dishwasher, custom cabinets and natural stone backsplash.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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

lower level bar

Schwingle Builders

Design ideas for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and red floor.

BARS

TRUE TO FORM DESIGN

Walk-up Bar in Espresso stained Rift Cut Oak and Maple. This little gem measures less than 6' long but packs all the necessities to service you and your guests for any occasion - resting just between the Kitchen and matching Entertainment Center for maximum convenience. The main focal point is the engraved lower doors with their concentric designs framing the glass front Cooler. Each side has interior liquor drawers built in for ease of selection when hunting for that seldom used liqueur. Above the open work surface hangs the stemware with LED lighting. The upper glass storage has 1/2" polished glass illuminated with cool operating LED lights all behind wood framed frosted glass inserts to match the white counter top

Kitchens

Intricate Concepts of South Florida, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, ceramic floors, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

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.

Interior Renovation - for Studio Atelier

Dion Robeson

Moody Home Bar details. Dion Robeson (Dion Photography)
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Perth with black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and ceramic floors.

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.

Bar Epoxy Countertops

Tonic Interiors

Custom epoxy bar top installation, full basement remodel featuring game room and wet bar. In addition to providing a wide range of interior design services, Tonic Interiors also specializes in the installation of custom epoxy counter and bar tops. Epoxy countertops are a beautiful, durable and cost-effective alternative to traditional stone and laminate surfaces, and may be applied over many existing substrates such as formica, granite or tile. Each countertop is a seamless, one-of -a-kind work of art with an endless variety of finishes and color options, and may be formulated to replicate marble, quartz and high-end stone surfaces for a fraction of the cost.

All Cabinet Finishes 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.