Greg Grupenhof
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cork floors and brick splashback.

Las Campanas Wine Room Addition

Virtuoso Builders

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Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, cork floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Easton Traditional Elegance

Tara Veith Kitchen & Bath Design

This hutch-like bar helps to transition the kitchen to the adjacent dining and family rooms. The glass-fronted 24" stainless steel wine fridge is flanked by white inset custom cabinetry with pull-outs for liquor. The quartzite countertop, restoration glass, and marble mosaic backsplash framed in blue marble liner bars combine to make an elegant place to stage drinks.

Las Campanas Wine Room Addition

Virtuoso Builders

The homeowner's margarita machine was the catalyst for this home addition. What was an unused Atrium was enclosed to create this one-of-a-kind room for their wine, beverages, and collectibles.

Las Campanas Wine Room Addition

Virtuoso Builders

What would a Home Bar be without a bar sink and faucet? Convenient place to rinse out glasses.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, cork floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Las Campanas Wine Room Addition

Virtuoso Builders

The wall here was originally an outdoor wall of their Atrium. Next door is a laundry room with a window into the Atrium which we closed up and, at the same time, expanded the size of the adjacent laundry room.

Las Campanas Wine Room Addition

Virtuoso Builders

The homeowner's margarita machine was the catalyst for this home addition. What was an unused Atrium was enclosed to create this one-of-a-kind room for their wine, beverages, and collectibles.

Las Campanas Wine Room Addition

Virtuoso Builders

Cabinet styles match the cabinets throughout the home. This new Home Bar has an eyebrow iron gate entry to match the architecture of the rest of the home.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Cork 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.