This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, laminate floors and white benchtop.

Calhoun Canyon

Cameron Getter Design

This design project incorporated a home bar area off the kitchen/living space, with the addition of a bar cabinet, floating shelves, an arched wall mirror, framed artwork, glassware and accessories styling.

Windham, NH Traditional Bar

Eileen Kollias Design

Nice use of the large area to create this bar to seat 7 people. Plenty of storage for all you would need in the bar and kitchen.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Chocolate Wet Bar

Sharmaine K. Nelson

Sharmaine Nelson
Small traditional galley wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors and beige floor.

staging2sell TANSLEY

Staging2Sell

Photo via Anthony Rego Staged by Staging2Sell your Home Inc.
This is an example of an expansive transitional home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback and laminate floors.

Missouri City - Family Room

Hudson Environments

Design ideas for a small transitional bar cart in Houston with dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, laminate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Other Spaces

Bouchard Design

Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wet bar in basement

Orren Pickell Building Group

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bar

Strom Construction Inc

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and laminate floors.

L Residence

Mason Martin Homes

Basement bar area with pool table
Photo of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

New Home - Wise

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have a stunning new home project. This home uses Marsh Furniture cabinets through out the home to create a very modern farmhouse look. Clean whites and rich espresso stains are found all through the home to create a clean look while still providing some contrast with the dark espresso stain. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Sylvania Township Home

Elle Interiors

Here a mid-century office credenza stands in for a bar or serving piece for the adjacent dining area. The bold blue accent wall serves as a lush backdrop for the white framed contemporary artwork. It also brings out the color and grain of the walnut credenza with brass bow-tie pulls.

Longwood Man Cave

Umoja Homes

This modern country side farmhouse has elegant rustic planking, coffered ceilings, backlights and high-end appliances. Its the perfect entertainment space

Basement Kitchen

Durabuild Construction Inc.

Basement Kitchen addition. New Maple Shaker cabinets. White quartz countertops. Maple floating shelves. pendent lighting. Tan laminate flooring. Backsplash. Beer and wine fridge

Rural Ranch

Coppertree Homes

Home pub area
Transitional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, laminate floors and black benchtop.

1935 Colonial Game Room & Bar

Tonic Interiors

Full basement remodel featuring game room and wet bar. Original stained knotty pine and custom picture-frame wainscoting. Vintage billiard table and bar stools. Hammered copper backsplash and decorative copper ceiling tiles. Custom epoxy bar and countertops. Custom mahogany cabinetry. Electric fireplace with custom-built mantel and marble surround. Vintage leather wingback chairs.

Alpine Retreat - New Construction

Amethyst & CO, LLC

Game table area adjacent to the bar in the basement family room. Shiplap wainscot.
This is an example of a mid-sized country wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Calhoun Canyon

Cameron Getter Design

Chocolate Wet Bar

Sharmaine K. Nelson

Sharmaine Nelson
Photo of a small traditional galley wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors and beige floor.

G.A. White Homes - Humble

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have some photos of another stunning G.A. White Home. This home uses Marsh Furniture's Atlanta door style throughout the whole home to create a clean and modern look. Using a color palette of mostly gray, white, and black creates a sharp and classic look. of Let us know what you think! Designer: Aaron Mauk

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Laminate 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.