Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Wichita with granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Transitional Contrasting Kitchen

Robinwood Kitchens

Andrew Pitzer Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Modern Basement Bar

KS Design

Large modern l-shaped wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cambridge basement

The Works Building Contractors

Photo of a small country single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Hills of Troy

Creative Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Cypress County Farm House

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Wet Bar

DFPPlanning&Design

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Shakin not Stirred

Drab to Fab Decorating

We designed this wet bar to wow! It features a microwave, wine cooler, sink, ice maker, kegerator, built-in wine rack and ultra modern tile and lighting. The bar stools where designed with leather on the seats and funky fabric on the back to bring the whimsy!

Upper Whitefish

Liv4 Architecture

This rustic log home features many log details throughout. From the stunning log trusses and columns to the beautiful split log bar. The large Great Room features a grand stone fireplace.

Harlandale

CLEED

This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Wet Bar Remodel

BPL Design Group

Beachfront Bar Contempo Remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Collier's Reserve

L Design Studio

Small beach style galley seated home bar in Miami with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Amaretto Sweet

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

i2i Films
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

Bars are becoming very popular at Incredible Renovations.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic floors.

Hausbar

LIGNO Möbelwerkstatt

Weinregal
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Edina - Arden

CRE Construction

Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Minerva Finishes Gallery

Minerva Finishes LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Beautiful basement remodel in Sandy Spring

Talon Construction Inc.

Talon Construction basement remodel
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Texas Hill Country Guest/Hobby Room Addition

Omar Gutiérrez, Architect

Built-in bar and desk in Guest/Hobby Room addition Photo by Omar Gutiérrez, NCARB
Design ideas for a small country galley wet bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

O'Dowd Leftwich Home

Brant Homes LLC

Wet bar in a large lower level rec room.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and grey floor.

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.