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.

Otis St Home Bar

NOCA Cabinets & Closets

This space was useless when the customer contacted us to build a bar area. We made a design and they loved it, and we love the final look. CHEERS! Project Info; - European style flat panel high gloss rustic color drawer cabinets and floating shelf. - Quartz countertop.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Custom base cabinet roll-outs
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.

Lori & Jim's Mid Century Modern Whole House Renovation

Americraft, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Family Room Wet Bar Addition

J & F Specialties, Inc.

The client wanted to add a wet bar area to their family room so when they entertain there is a nice gathering point. We changed out the existing window to allow for the cabinetry, did extensive plumbing and electrical work to accommodate the new plan and installed new luxury vinyl plank flooring. New shaker style cabinetry in a dark chestnut stain. New granite countertops and backsplash tile were installed. The entire room was painted to complete the update.

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.

Home-A-Rama 2020 - Holliday Farms

Old Town Design Group

Ready for a party? The lower level includes a custom bar, game area and theater space.
Photo of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Hendricks Park Design + Build

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

KuDa Photography
Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Sanchez Kitchen

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
Large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and no sink.

Highland Park Whole House Renovation

WINN Design+Build

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with vinyl floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and porcelain splashback.

Nags Head • Oceanfront • Buckey Breeze

SAGA Realty & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Warm and Cozy Lower Level

Lark Interior Design

David Frechette
Design ideas for a transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Woodland Retreat

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

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Parade of Homes; Martin Custom Homes

Frigo Design

Rob Buell
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in New Orleans with no sink, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback and vinyl floors.

Lower Level Bar

Guideline Studios, LLC

The Lower Level Bar (viewed from the stair landing) provides ample storage and features glass upper cabinets, tv space on the back wall, and under counter refrigerator, sink, and dishwasher. Shelves on the end cabinet provides a place to display. Raised snack bar provides plenty of seating adjacent to the game room.

Urban Industrial Family Home

Vance Vetter Homes

Vance Vetter Homes. Cabinets: Creative Wood Designs. Counter Tops: Precision Tops, Lc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and vinyl floors.

Eton Place

Boom House Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Rustic Bar for Entertainment

Haute Designs

Space for entertainment with plenty of smart storage.
Photo of a small country u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Beale St.

J.Simon Design Build LLC

Inspiration for a large country galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Teal
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.

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.