What was once a closed up galley kitchen with awkward eating area has turned into a handsome and modern open concept kitchen with seated waterfall island.Glass wall tile adds texture to the space. A mirrored bar area finishes off the room and makes it perfect for entertaining. Glass tile by Dal Tile. Cabinetry by Diamond Distinction. Countertops by Ceasarstone. Photos by Michael Patrick Lefebvre

California Street

Napoleon at Home

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Cara Woodhouse Interiors LLC

© Robert Granoff Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and beige floor.

Hudson River Views

Darci Hether New York

With four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a revamped family room, this gut renovation of this three-story Westchester home is all about thoughtful design and meticulous attention to detail. Discover luxury leisure in this home bar, a chic addition to the spacious lower-floor family room. Elegant chairs adorn the sleek bar counter, complemented by open shelving and statement lighting. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, see here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/hudson-river-view-home-renovation-westchester

Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home

Mosier Luxury Homes

Small midcentury single-wall home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

The Dulwich House - Under stairs bar

Fraher & Findlay Architects Ltd

For this project we made all the bespoke joinery in our workshop - staircases, shelving, doors, under stairs bar -you name it - we made it.
Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Tiburon Modern

Florence Livingston Interiors, LLC

Photo of a beach style home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Finchampstead- Family Home

Reyne Design

Bespoke Home Bar with a personal touch, telling the families own story. Dual zone wine cooler for whatever your preference and the space to mix a killer cocktail too.

Pine Lake - Private Lakeside Wisconsin Resort Home

Vetter Architects

The owners requested a Private Resort that catered to their love for entertaining friends and family, a place where 2 people would feel just as comfortable as 42. Located on the western edge of a Wisconsin lake, the site provides a range of natural ecosystems from forest to prairie to water, allowing the building to have a more complex relationship with the lake - not merely creating large unencumbered views in that direction. The gently sloping site to the lake is atypical in many ways to most lakeside lots - as its main trajectory is not directly to the lake views - allowing for focus to be pushed in other directions such as a courtyard and into a nearby forest. The biggest challenge was accommodating the large scale gathering spaces, while not overwhelming the natural setting with a single massive structure. Our solution was found in breaking down the scale of the project into digestible pieces and organizing them in a Camp-like collection of elements: - Main Lodge: Providing the proper entry to the Camp and a Mess Hall - Bunk House: A communal sleeping area and social space. - Party Barn: An entertainment facility that opens directly on to a swimming pool & outdoor room. - Guest Cottages: A series of smaller guest quarters. - Private Quarters: The owners private space that directly links to the Main Lodge. These elements are joined by a series green roof connectors, that merge with the landscape and allow the out buildings to retain their own identity. This Camp feel was further magnified through the materiality - specifically the use of Doug Fir, creating a modern Northwoods setting that is warm and inviting. The use of local limestone and poured concrete walls ground the buildings to the sloping site and serve as a cradle for the wood volumes that rest gently on them. The connections between these materials provided an opportunity to add a delicate reading to the spaces and re-enforce the camp aesthetic. The oscillation between large communal spaces and private, intimate zones is explored on the interior and in the outdoor rooms. From the large courtyard to the private balcony - accommodating a variety of opportunities to engage the landscape was at the heart of the concept. Overview Chenequa, WI Size Total Finished Area: 9,543 sf Completion Date May 2013 Services Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design

Doheny Road Residence

Pam Rigney Design

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Martis Camp Mountain Contemporary

SANDBOX

Photo by Vance Fox showing the bar with large window view to the forest and custom refrigerated wine wall.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mid-Century Modern Man Cave

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Photography by Cristopher Nolasco
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modern Seaside Home Bar

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Artist's Office and Studio

Space Interior Design

This small kitchen area features, white cabinets by Legacy Woodwork, white back painted glass backsplash by Glassworks, corian countertop by The Tile Gallery, all planned and designed by Space Interior Design

Beverly Hills Modern

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

A stunning Basement Home Bar and Wine Room, complete with a Wet Bar and Curved Island with seating for 5. Beautiful glass teardrop shaped pendants cascade from the back wall.

Coffee Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Photo of a small beach style wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Milano Collection New Construction in Panama City Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1175 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Gloss Eucalipto Grey, Grigio Londra Features: Under Cabinet Lighting, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Pop Up Electrical Outlet Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Stainless Steel Door Frames, Glass Door Inlay

Rhythmic House

Kitty Lee Architecture

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

5 Point Verona

Delpino Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Modern Wood Cabinetry Home Bar

ULFBUILT

This modern wood cabinetry for a home bar creates visual interest and elegance to this living room. It's backlit and mirror backsplash makes it inviting and accents an exciting look. Built by ULFBUILT. Contact us today to learn more.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Light Hardwood 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.