Large modern galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

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Weaver Custom Homes

Galley seated home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, brick splashback and concrete floors.

Trails End - Rustic Manor

Manor Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Maison Bar

Blanc & Noir Interiors

Elegant, modern mountain home bar was designed with metal pendants and details, with floating shelves and and a herringbone floor.
Inspiration for a large country seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, brick splashback and blue floor.

Emerald Bay

Wright Design

Influenced by English Cotswold and French country architecture, this eclectic European lake home showcases a predominantly stone exterior paired with a cedar shingle roof. Interior features like wide-plank oak floors, plaster walls, custom iron windows in the kitchen and great room and a custom limestone fireplace create old world charm. An open floor plan and generous use of glass allow for views from nearly every space and create a connection to the gardens and abundant outdoor living space. Kevin Meechan / Meechan Architectural Photography

4312 Lemon Grass Dr.

HomeSpun Staging and Design

Mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hudnell Basement

Kircher Design & Build

Large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Des Moines Craftsman

Structur Design + Interiors

Expansive arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

White Kitchen

Spaces Inc

Mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback and concrete floors.

Wine Bar

Luitjohan's Flooring America

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bars

Randy's Flooring

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Beautiful New Encino Construction

Landmark Construction Crew

Home Bar of the Beautiful New Encino Construction which included the installation of angled ceiling, home bar lighting, light hardwood flooring and home bar wine display rack.

"B" Bar

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large modern galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Nona, Entertainment Bar

Central Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback and beige benchtop.

Arts and Crafts Kitchen

J Sinke Wood Interiors

Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Toronto with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Todd Homes....Custom Home Builder

Paradise Oasis Pools

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Dalson

Rallis Construction LLC

Mid-sized country galley home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Rustic Bar - St. John's

Trendsetter Renovations Ltd.

Modern home bar in Calgary with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and brick splashback.

Our Custom Homes

Faye Crowe Architect LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, concrete floors, brick splashback and brown floor.

G.A. White Homes - Warnock

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We are excited to share with you the finished photos of a lakehouse we were able to work alongside G.A. White Homes. This home primarily uses a subtle and neutral pallete with a lot of texture to keep the space visually interesting. This kitchen uses pops of navy on the perimeter cabinets, brass hardware, and floating shelves to give it a modern eclectic feel.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Brick Splashback

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.