This is an example of a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Benedict Canyon Renovation

Azul Interiors & Renovations

Jack Brennan
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and concrete benchtops.

Unit 10

Rinaldi Homes

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Weinkeller mit Partyraum in Fürstenfeldbruck.

Neuschwander GmbH

Scheyhing Fotodesign
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback and stone tile splashback.

T. Neises: Howard, SD

HELMÜT

Cipher Imaging
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Entertainment Room with Barnwood Bar area.

Llama Architects

Stylish Drinks Bar area in this contemporary family home with sky-frame opening system creating fabulous indoor-outdoor luxury living. Stunning Interior Architecture & Interior design by Janey Butler Interiors. With bespoke concrete & barnwood details, stylish barnwood pocket doors & barnwod Gaggenau wine fridges. Crestron & Lutron home automation throughout and beautifully styled by Janey Butler Interiors with stunning Italian & Dutch design furniture.

Westport Transitional

Segerson Builders

Pantry featuring custom cabinetry and a textured tile backsplash.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

3291 Quail St

Workshop Estates

This is an example of a modern wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar

River's Edge Woodworks

Touch Studio LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

High Gloss Kitchen and Barn Board Bar

ICW Cabinetry

Chrissy Vensel Photography
Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modern sophisticate bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Manshed

Paul Uhlmann Architects

Christopher Frederick Jones
Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in Brisbane with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and flat-panel cabinets.

Wayland | Renovation

RBL Architects

A completely new modernist kitchen and tower eating area highlights this renovation. Included are features such as built-in fire elements, sliding glass pantry door, stainless steel backsplash and chiseled stone elements at the bar. Also included in the scope of work was a complete bathroom remodel with glass wall tile and concrete counters.

Harlem Loft bar cart

One to One Studio

This expansive loft inspires kicking off one's shoes and mixing up a cocktail, whether for a crowd or just after a long day of work. The limited palette of charcoal and walnut combines with bright touches of polished nickel in the bar cart and round mirror above it, for just the right mix of warm and cool, in this modern loft apartment in Harlem, NY, designed and photographed by Clare Donohue / 121studio.

Contemporary Beach Home

Vertex AV

85'' Sony 4K TV
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wine Bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

This modern Sophisticate home bar is tucked in nicely behind the sliding doors and features a Thermador wine column, and a fantastic modern backsplash tile design with a European Melamine slab wood grain door style.

Bloomfield Hills II renovation

Tutto Interiors

Silver and gold Patina mosaic tile grounded by a stone subway tile along with a Sub-zero Wolf wine cooler
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Isle Of Capri, Gold Coast

Mintconstruct Pty Ltd

This is an example of a small beach style galley seated home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops and grey splashback.

West End Home Bar

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.

The bar as seen from the family room between it and the kitchen. A glimpse of the living room is seen beyond. John Magor
Mid-sized eclectic seated home bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Downtown High-Rise

Laura Manchee Designs

Dry Bar with Stained Concrete Counter and Blue Plaster Wall - 2009 ASID Winner | Photo Credit: Miro Dvorscak
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Concrete 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.