Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Palm Beach Waterfront

Knowles Design

Jessica Glynn Photography
This is an example of a beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Makeover

Van's Home Center

A dual wine and coffee bar was a must for this customer as part of their kitchen remodel. Their mini wine and beer refrigerator fits comfortably under the counter, but offers ample storage and dual temperature controls to chill different beverages simultaneously.

Milton Equestrian Home

LB Designs

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Drink and Meal Prep Station

dRemodeling

Away from the main circulation of the kitchen, the drink and meal prep station allows for easy access to common amenities without crowding up the main kitchen area. With plenty of cabinets for snack and a cooler for drinks, it has you covered!

Open-plan Concept | Contemporary Living, Dining & Bathroom

Improva

This modern contemporary style dry bar area features Avant Stone Bianco Orobico - honed, benchtop and splash back with a sliding door to hide the bar when not in use.

Rustic Refined Remodel

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Main Level Transformation - Brookfield

Callen Construction, Inc.

The dry bar provides a designated area for beverages, especially for entertaining.
Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Keenes Pointe Trackman Golf Room

Waters Custom Builders LLC

Man Cave/She Shed
Inspiration for a large traditional seated home bar in Orlando with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, quartz benchtops and engineered quartz splashback.

Port Abbey Place

V.I.Photography & Design

Vincent Ivicevic
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets and multi-coloured benchtop.

Tartan Ridge Lot 88

Romanelli & Hughes Custom Home Builders

J.E. Evans
This is an example of a traditional galley seated home bar in Columbus with dark hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rural Omaha

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

This cozy basement bar features a beautiful open and guest friendly layout. Check out the "Cabinet Doors" designed specifically to conceal the storage room!

Feeling Blue? : Mini Bar

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Kansas City with no sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Evanston Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Constructure Remodeling LLC

Small traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Carlsbad Traditional Spanish Style Full Design and Renovation

Spaces Renewed

Built in bars are a great addition to any space. The additional storage, prep space, and appliances compliment and add to the usability of the kitchen. A built in fridge, ice maker and freezer and copper prep sink all fit nicely in this snug space. The glass door cabinets are great for storage and display.

Tualatin River Rustic I Large Addition featuring Outdoor Living & Guest Suite

COOPER Design Build

The home bar also includes a place for books, making this area more like a study or lounge.
Inspiration for a large country single-wall wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Veronica

Woodcastle Homes Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Belleair Shore beach home remodel

Dream Coast Builders

In a cozy den nestled within Jon Cancellino's home, the atmosphere exudes warmth and masculinity, making it the ultimate man cave retreat. As you step inside, your eyes are immediately drawn to the rich, dark brown wood flooring that runs throughout the space. The deep, chocolate hues underfoot create a solid foundation for the room's character. Above, the ceiling lights cast a soft, inviting glow, illuminating the room's treasures and hidden gems. Suspended on the white ceiling, they punctuate the den with pockets of light, adding to the overall ambiance. The white wall behind the glass cabinet provides a stark, contrasting backdrop, allowing the treasures on display to truly shine. The glass cabinet stands proudly, showcasing Jon's carefully curated collection of vintage memorabilia, from sports memorabilia to antique curiosities. The transparent glass panels protect and proudly exhibit the cherished contents within, making it a focal point of the room. To one side, there's a fully equipped kitchenette, featuring an oven, sink, and tap. The stainless steel sink and tap gleam under the ambient lighting, offering both functionality and style. It's here that Jon can whip up his favorite game day snacks or simply enjoy a cold drink with friends. All around, the AC ducts are cleverly concealed, blending seamlessly with the den's design. They ensure that the room remains comfortable year-round, allowing for hours of entertainment and relaxation without worry about temperature. With its combination of dark brown wood flooring, ceiling lights, and tasteful displays, Jon Cancellino's man cave is a haven for relaxation and enjoyment, where memories are made and cherished.

Coopersale

Juliet Murphy Photography

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in London with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Multi-Coloured Benchtop

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.