This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Braeburn Residence

Hollenbeck Architects

Design ideas for a seated home bar in Houston with medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and travertine floors.

Kitchen, Interior Renovation and Custom Fireplace Design

Built Tough Construction of North Georgia

Architectural Design Services Provided - Existing interior wall between kitchen and dining room was removed to create an open plan concept. Custom cabinetry layout was designed to meet Client's specific cooking and entertaining needs. New, larger open plan space will accommodate guest while entertaining. New custom fireplace surround was designed which includes intricate beaded mouldings to compliment the home's original Colonial Style. Second floor bathroom was renovated and includes modern fixtures, finishes and colors that are pleasing to the eye.

Kennebunk Carriage House

Your Kitchen Imagined, LLC

Lori Steigerwald
Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

Custom Basement Remodel | Hickory

Jay Miller General Contractors, Inc.

Custom Basement Renovation | Hickory | Custom Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

living room bar

LKM Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Manchester with an undermount sink, open cabinets, copper benchtops, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Bar by B.A. Torrey | Tribeca, NYC

BA Torrey

Tina Gallo and B.A. Torrey
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, no sink, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cherry Wood Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with no sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets

Pantry Drawers Snack Storage
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Charleston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Traditional Kitchen and Bath Remodel featuring Custom Organizational Solutions

McCarley Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, copper benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchens

Skeeles Manufacturing Inc.

Small single-wall wet bar in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback and stone tile splashback.

Forest Rustic/Modern Farmhouse

Oakley Home Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback and light hardwood floors.

Spring Meadow Residence

Cornerstone Design

Kevin Schultz
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Basement Bar with Wood Flooring and Stone Wall

Worthington Design & Remodeling

Cabinetry in a Mink finish was used for the bar cabinets and media built-ins. Ledge stone was used for the bar backsplash, bar wall and fireplace surround to create consistency throughout the basement. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Transitional Home Bar

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, vinyl floors, solid surface benchtops and grey floor.

Wellesley Remodel

Carby's Lumber

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Luxe Modern Kitchen and Bar

ULAH Interiors + Design

Luxe modern interior design in Westwood, Kansas by ULAH Interiors + Design, Kansas City. This dark and moody kitchen features both Dekton and Silestone by Cosentino. We carried the same Dekton from the island design onto the wet bar and the bar backsplash. The wet bar has matte black cabinets with panel ready appliances and an under-mounted bar sink. The bar shelves are made of real brass posts with glass shelves.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sauve Court Residence

Synthesis Design Inc.

Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

29 Ave Infill

Siena Signature Builders Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an undermount sink, carpet and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Copper Benchtops and Solid Surface 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.