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.

Forêt

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary 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.

Meadows

Elton R Construction

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

West Bradford Finished "Beer" Basement

COCOON

Large country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Home Bar

Modern Hippie Design Studio

Home Bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

'20 New Home - Deephaven, MN

Lecy Bros Homes & Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

25 - Transitional Omar Home Bar

Aspire Fine Homes

Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Houston with louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige floor, green benchtop, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Portfolio

Brobst Custom Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Contemporary Entertainment Room with Barnwood Bar area.

Llama Architects

Stylish Drinks Bar area in this contemporary family home with sky-frame opening system creating fabulous indoor-outdoor luxury living. Stunning Interior Architecture & Interior design by Janey Butler Interiors. With bespoke concrete & barnwood details, stylish barnwood pocket doors & barnwod Gaggenau wine fridges. Crestron & Lutron home automation throughout and beautifully styled by Janey Butler Interiors with stunning Italian & Dutch design furniture.

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.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

WL Bars

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and grey 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.

Custom Home - Northbrook, IL

PKPG Companies

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Ballwin Basement with Bar and Fireplace

Pro Basement Inc.

Larry Otte
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with ceramic floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium wood cabinets.

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.

Modern Elegance

Alana Loranger

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Hickory Wet Bar in Warm Gray Stain With Brushed Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in Hickory "Stone" stain with Black Pearl Brushed granite counters and stainless appliances. Design and materials by Village Home Stores.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Victor Furniture

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Castlebay Home

Ellecor Design & Gifts by Haden Long

This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Atlantic Drive Double Gable

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

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.