This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, cork floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Basement bar

Beginning to End Kitchen & Bath

Beautiful bar in basement provides ample counterspace for serving drinks and food. Wine fridge, beverage centre, dishwasher and microwave make sure you don't have to go anywhere else!

Barrier Free Bar

Westridge Homes

Country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback and cork floors.

Newman

Classic Bars

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, cork floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Apple Valley Basement 2

B2 Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, cork floors and brown floor.

Philadelphia Magazine's Wyndmoor Design Home Wet Bar

Tague Design Showroom

Photos by JMB Photoworks
Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and cork floors.

Cape Elizabeth Getaway

Penelope Daborn Ltd.

A corner bar creates a welcoming space for relaxing and entertaining. Photo by Randall Ashey
This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops and cork floors.

Cabinetry & Millwork

Timber Wolff Designs Inc.

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Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, cork floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cabinetry & Millwork

Timber Wolff Designs Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, cork floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cabinetry & Millwork

Timber Wolff Designs Inc.

Apple Valley Basement 2

B2 Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, cork floors and brown floor.

Apple Valley Basement 2

B2 Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, cork floors and brown floor.

Philadelphia Magazine's Wyndmoor Design Home Wet Bar

Tague Design Showroom

Photos by JMB Photoworks
Photo of a traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback and cork floors.

Apple Valley Basement 2

B2 Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cork floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel 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.