Custom 10' brass wet bar with ebonized oak cabinets.
Contemporary wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

LAKE HOUSE, BOCA RATON

Premium Kitchens

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and black benchtop.

Painting

360 Painting Katy

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Transitional Elegance

Monarch & Maker

The ultimate hangout space is complete with a wet bar, pool table, and an array of golf memorabilia. Enhanced by the brick backsplash, exposed wood beams, and the sliding barn door, this space achieves a blend of refined sophistication and rustic charm.

Basement Bar & Fireplace

FBC Remodel

The basement bar faces the fireplace wall. Large wooden beams on the ceiling.Hidden speakers throughout the space. ©Finished Basement Company
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

East Bluff

Anne Michaelsen Design

Ryan Garvin
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

In-Home Bar

Fratantoni Interior Designers

In-home bar with a coffered ceiling, arched double entry doors, and wrought iron door detail.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Edge of Woods

Abode Real Living

Photo of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Contemporary/Modern Wine Cellars

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs is the nation’s leading custom wine cellar design, build, installation and refrigeration firm. As a wine cellar design build company, we believe in the fundamental principles of architecture, design, and functionality while also recognizing the value of the visual impact and financial investment of a quality wine cellar. By combining our experience and skill with our attention to detail and complete project management, the end result will be a state of the art, custom masterpiece. Our design consultants and sales staff are well versed in every feature that your custom wine cellar will require.

California Craftsman Home Bar

Christensen Construction

Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Austin refined

Natalie Howe Design

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black benchtop, no sink, porcelain floors and brown floor.

KARR - ARMONK NY

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors and brown floor.

MODERN BASEMENT

PRESTIGE RENOVATIONS

Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and multi-coloured splashback.

Traditional

Merrick Kitchen & Bath, Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Basement Wet Bar

FBC Remodel

The wet bar in the basement is equipped with under-cabinet appliances freeing up counterspace. Beer tap installed on the counter.©Finished Basement Company

Bars

InSite Builders & Remodeling

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey floor and porcelain floors.

The Fremont

Bickimer Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback and porcelain floors.

Residential Kitchen

Firuze Tile

Mike Mccarthy
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Vieno - Showhome

Vicky's Homes

What a great space to entertain. Blue backlighting for the enclosed wine and alcohol shelves. Sit up quartz bar with dishwasher and sink.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

New York City Apartment Remodel

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

Stunning home bar with unique light column, gemstone counter top, glass door cabinetry, two level counter-top, fancy bar stools. Opens to dining area, living room area. Fabric sandwiched glass back splash. Light column routed into floor. We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Custom pullouts for alcohol.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Porcelain 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.