Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone floors and travertine splashback.

Transitional French Country

Tree Line Builders, LLC

Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Deluxe Wet Bar

Castle Kitchens and Interiors

Jennifer Hayes
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Custom Home 4

Wojnarowski & Sons Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Callies: LaCrosse, WI

HELMÜT

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

South Jersey Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Blackhawk Rd - Wilmette

Signature Properties of Illinois, Ltd

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and ceramic floors.

Custom Wood Work

GTG Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and beige benchtop.

Interior Projects

Stewart Brannen Millwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Spotted Sandpiper

Bunting Construction Co.

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Pine Canyon Rustic Alder

Anderson Quality Woodworking Inc

Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Driftwood Rustic Farmhouse

Jenkins Custom Homes

This wet bar is concealed from the main living room by a door. The study is concealed from the bar by a hidden door.
Mid-sized country wet bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

River Lodge

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Country seated home bar in Grand Rapids with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and brown benchtop.

Artisan Custom Homes

Jim Schmid Photography

Beautifully detailed ceiling with a natural woven light fixture
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Cozy Home Bar Remodel

User

This cozy basement bar/kitchen was a beautiful addition to the home for entertaining guests.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Driftwood Rustic Farmhouse

Jenkins Custom Homes

This wet bar is concealed from the main living room by a door. The study is concealed from the bar by a hidden door.
This is an example of a mid-sized country wet bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets

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.