Lower level wet bar with Brookhaven cabinets.
Photo of a large country galley wet bar in Cedar Rapids with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Wisteria Lane

Troico

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, laminate benchtops and marble splashback.

Downtown Contemporary Remodel

Gallery Home Design, Inc.

Contemporary single-wall home bar in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

MH House Remodel

Bridget's Room

Cabinetry, Back Splash Tile, Countertops, Appliances, Plumbing Fixtures and Lighting purchased and installed by Bridget's Room.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Restyling Cocktail bar | 20MQ

Daniele De Bon

Small country u-shaped seated home bar in Venice with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, painted wood floors and grey benchtop.

Parade Home Spring 2014

Cornerstone Specialties

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Billiard Room Refreshment Center

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Custom designed refreshment center for billiards room. Materials: Belgian Chocolate Thermally Fused Laminate with Thermofoil fronts and high-pressure laminate countertop. Designed, manufactured and installed by Valet Custom Cabinets - Campbell, CA. Special thanks to homeowners for allowing us to photograph.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Lower Milford Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Equestrian Elegance

Troico

Design ideas for a single-wall home bar in Vancouver with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Lower Milford Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Traditional New Construction

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and black benchtop.

Lower Milford Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Allen Dale Road Bar Unit

Millbank Family Furniture & Custom Kitchens

This floor to ceiling bar contains a perfect amount of texture & materials with the wood and glass cabinets giving it a unique custom look.
This is an example of a modern single-wall home bar in Other with dark wood cabinets and laminate benchtops.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

Small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

House Burger

Nuclei Lifestyle Design

view of bar from lounge
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, porcelain floors, white floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Amberwood - Prescott Drive in Greenville

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and vinyl floors.

Restyling Cocktail bar | 20MQ

Daniele De Bon

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped seated home bar in Venice with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, painted wood floors and grey benchtop.

Restyling Cocktail bar | 20MQ

Daniele De Bon

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, painted wood floors and grey benchtop.

Restyling Cocktail bar | 20MQ

Daniele De Bon

This is an example of a small country u-shaped seated home bar in Venice with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, painted wood floors and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Laminate Benchtops

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.