Custom liquor display cabinet made to look like it'd been in the house from the beginning.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Purple
Mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Design-Build Basement Remodel Expands a Family's Living Space

The Cleary Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Design-Build Basement Remodel Expands a Family's Living Space

The Cleary Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar

R|House Design Build

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and vinyl floors.

"B" Bar

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Design ideas 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.

Basement Bar

Cyclone Contracting Corp

K&E Productions
Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Basement Bar

Cyclone Contracting Corp

K&E Productions
Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Nottely Cove: Craftsman Lake Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

This gorgeous craftsman home features a main level and walk-out basement with an open floor plan, large covered deck, and custom cabinetry. Featured here is a basement family room open to a wet bar.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

White
Mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Blue
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement

Easy Renovations

Finished basement
Inspiration for a modern wet bar in DC Metro with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors, white benchtop and brown floor.

Basement Bar

Cyclone Contracting Corp

K&E Productions
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

"B" Bar

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Basement Bar

Cyclone Contracting Corp

K&E Productions
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Red
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Home - Maple Ridge

Old Town Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

2019 Custom 2 story with Dual Island Kitchen, 5 beds, wet bar, exercise room

Teal Creek Homes

Custom Amish built cabinetry, serving window, two tier bar top with convection microwave and full fridge.
Transitional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Davco Interiors Ltd.

35.31 Developments

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Remodel

Dobish Construction Inc.

Arts and crafts home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Vinyl 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.