Photo of a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Tuscany

Vignettes

This client loves everything about the color brown and dark rich colored woods. We created the feeling and look of Tuscany with its dark earth tones and green hillsides. We also took a boring lifeless corner wall soffit and turned it into a rustic beautiful wine bar with storage and beautiful counter space. The exterior of home was restuccoed and castle rock added. Vignettes helped them with the shaping and location of new outdoor hard scape, and where to apply the beautiful stone. At Vignettes not only can we help you with the interior but also help you to achieve the perfect flow from outdoor to indoor.

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.

Timberwolf Wet Bar

Fashion Par Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

2018 Auburn Basement Remodel

Otero Signature Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Arbuckle - West University

Missy Stewart Designs

Bayou360
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley seated home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, wood benchtops and beige floor.

Stylish Comfort: Bar

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

Detailed iron doors create a grand entrance into this wet bar. Mirrored backsplash adds dimension to the space and helps the backlit yellow acrylic make the bar the focal point. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Dan Piassick

Basement Wet Bar

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company Basement wet bar acts as the focal point and heart of the whole basement.
Design ideas for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Collier's Reserve

L Design Studio

Small beach style galley seated home bar in Miami with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Oswego Basement Bard

Design First Builders

Photo of a mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and mosaic tile splashback.

Coastal Retreat

Designing Interiors Inc

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Contemporary Basement

Wenger Contracting, Inc

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Pasadena, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

Espresso shaker cabinets with a 24" wine fridge
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with carpet, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Barn and Entertainment/Music Performance Space

KELLY + CO DESIGN

Paul Johnson
This is an example of a country u-shaped home bar in New York with medium hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets and beige floor.

Courtyard

Reece McIver Homes

Mark Adams, Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

356 Willow Creek Road

Huntington Homes

Michael Roberts - Duality Photographic
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, carpet, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Home Remodel

Able And Baker

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, white benchtop and mirror splashback.

Lake House

Spice Hill Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, porcelain floors, beige floor, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Bar Lounge

Tongue & Groove Design + Build

Joshua Curry Photography, Rick Ricozzi Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall wet bar in Wilmington with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Hacker

Mimi & Hill interiors

Photo of a transitional home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Beige Floor

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.