This is an example of a small contemporary galley home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Eau Claire Residence

LD&A

Eymeric Widling Photography
Photo of a large scandinavian single-wall wet bar in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Alison's Basement

Wow Great Place

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement Bar with Medallion Frappe Gray Cabinets

Cabinet-S-Top

This basement renovation involved installing Medallion Lancaster Frappe cabinetry in the bar area. On the countertop is Dolomite-Pietra Caravino granite with a leather finish. Also installed: A Miseno Apronfront stainless steel sink and a Moen chrome Arbor bar faucet, 3 Hinkley Linear pendant lights and a new pool table light. New basement stairs were installed using Kraus Landmark 5” plank floor whistle stop color and a new custom barn door. On the floor is Enstyle Culbres wide – Inglewood Luxury Vinyl Tile.

An Exquisite Wet Bar and Wine Area in Sauk Creek neighborhood, Madison WI

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Our clients had a wish list for their new wet bar and wine cellar that included a larger-than-bar sink, and an under-counter wine chiller, and beverage fridge. They also requested a spot for their framed, 3-dimensional Iowa Hawkeyes logo, and storage for various wine and cocktail glasses and dishes for entertaining.

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.

Daniel Michelle Office

Daniel Michelle Design Collective

Coffee bar with subway tile and oak style shelves and Frigidaire mini fridge.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ashburn Custom Bar & Lounge

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

We used varying wood tones and brass accents in this lower level lounge. We included a 75” TV in front of the custom bar. Ebony / Zebrawood was used on the bar and theater columns flanking the screen. We nestled wallpaper in-between the new custom columns. LED lighting, quartz countertops, and the 1/2” glass shelving helps keep this bar bright and contemporary.

Lake Bonavista

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Adamson Cres

1685 Kitchen Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Lazaro Show Home

Mason Martin Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Kitchens/ Dining Rooms

L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.

Home Builder Ridge Stone Homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Cypress County, Medicine Hat, Alberta - River Build

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Wet Bar with Beer Tap

Radian Custom Renovations

Small contemporary galley wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake House Dream

Renovation and Construction Services

Front view of the bar cabinet with aluminum framed frosted glass. LED's on the inside give this cabinet a pop.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Other with vinyl floors, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and granite benchtops.

The Bergen - Wet Bar

Hearth Homes

Darcy Finley
Expansive scandinavian galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Sztajnkrycer Lake Home

Stromberg Built, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, vinyl floors and beige benchtop.

J. Residence

Design Direction, Inc.

The other side of this basement family room is where the kitchenette/wet bar area is located. It's the perfect place to play a game of cards with the family!

Remodel

Dobish Construction Inc.

Design ideas for an arts and crafts home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Twin Brooks Project

Addison Grace Design

This is an example of a small modern galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel 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.