Modern bar with black marble counter on black shaker cabinets with gold accents
Photo of a modern single-wall home bar with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

Daniel Michelle Office

Daniel Michelle Design Collective

Coffee bar with subway tile and oak style shelves.
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional New Construction

User

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and black benchtop.

Bar - Copper & Neolith (Iron Moss)

Austin Granite Direct

Home bar area with a copper counter, copper vanity sink finishes, and Neolith backsplash.
Photo of a transitional home bar in Austin with white cabinets, copper benchtops and multi-coloured splashback.

Home of the year 2013: Electronic House.

Insight Automation International

www.dexcreativeimagery.com
Design ideas for a country home bar in Phoenix with laminate benchtops.

MH House Remodel

Bridget's Room

Lighting purchased and installed by Bridget's Room.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

RENTAL PROPERTY KITCHEN IDEAS

Bath and Kitchen Town

A.Bond
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Sala de TV y bar en vivienda unifamiliar.

User

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Palma de Mallorca with open cabinets, laminate benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Lakeside Neighborhood Duplex - Wet Bar Details

Resourceful Renovator

Living Room Bar Area
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Burlington with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, copper benchtops, green splashback and porcelain splashback.

Ben & Melanie Neff Basement in York, PA wet bar area

Arnie's Home Improvements

Arnie of Arnie's Home Improvements
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback and vinyl floors.

Rustic Cabinet Basement Wet Bar & Wine Storage

CabinetWerks by Orren Pickell

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
Large traditional galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback and concrete floors.

Custom Home in Montgomery County

OC Builders

Design ideas for a galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, copper benchtops and timber splashback.

Built in Wet Bar update

The Little Black Chair

After Photo - one side. We were able to tie in the copper counter top to the existing cabinets.
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, copper benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Downtown Contemporary Remodel

Gallery Home Design, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary single-wall home bar in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

White Kitchen

Spaces Inc

Mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback and concrete floors.

Combination Wine Bar & Office

Closet Factory - Colorado

A spare room transforms into an office and wine storage/bar. The textured material gives the space a rustic modern style that reflects the mountain rang living lifestyle. The style is carried out from the bar to the office desk and the custom cabinets showcase the wine collection and decor while hiding the clutter.

Lower Milford Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Unique Spaces

Michelle Gion Designs

Small modern single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback and carpet.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Irish pub style basement home bar. Dark rich wood custom cabinets wood countertop bar.
Design ideas for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and brown benchtop.

Refinished Basement with Baby Blue Walk-Up Bar

Germano Creative Interior Contracting Ltd

This renovation shows a complete transformation of the layout and performance of the basement. The floors throughout the basement were re-finished with a luxury vinyl plank flooring. The pre-existing laundry room was eliminated and the space was altered to include a walk-up bar, featuring a black laminate countertop and floating shelves. The 3-piece bathroom was fully gutted and upgraded with new fixtures. Carpenters added a book shelf niche and all windows were upgraded. Pot lights and ceiling tiles were replaced along with carpet runners and a fresh paint job.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Copper Benchtops and Laminate Benchtops

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.