With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!

Crafted Contemporary Beverage center

Design Studio West

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors and grey benchtop.

Mammoth Mountain Retreat

Holly Kane Interior Design

This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Extraordinaire

Just Basements

The rustic aesthetic and sophisticated edge of the main bar area was created using matte black bar cabinetry, concrete-look quartz counters, as well as a live edge wood countertop on the raised bar ledge. Warm smoky hues were chosen for the walls and the dark elements throughout the rest of the space help to anchor the design and provide contrast and drama.

Residential Bar

WL Bars

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, laminate floors, yellow floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Lower Level Family Room

Wauwatosa By Design

We built this cabinetry as a beverage & snack area. The hanging shelf is coordinated with the fireplace mantel. We tiled the backsplash with Carrera Marble Subway Tile.

Grey Quartz Wet Bar and Dining Area in West Chester Basement

MacLaren Kitchen and Bath

Design, Fabrication, Install & Photography By MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Designer: Mary Skurecki Wet Bar: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Reno door/drawer style with Carbide paint. Caesarstone Pebble Quartz Countertops with eased edge detail (By MacLaren). TV Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Orleans door style with Carbide paint. Shelving, drawers, and wood top to match the cabinetry with custom crown and base moulding. Guest Room/Bath: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with flush inset, Reno Style doors with Maple wood in Bedrock Stain. Custom vanity base in Full Overlay, Reno Style Drawer in Matching Maple with Bedrock Stain. Vanity Countertop is Everest Quartzite. Bench Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with flush inset, Reno Style doors/drawers with Carbide paint. Custom wood top to match base moulding and benches. Toy Storage Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Reno door style with Carbide paint. Open drawer storage with roll-out trays and custom floating shelves and base moulding.

Santa Ynez Family Home Remodel

DesignArt Studios

This space was perfect for open shelves and wine cooler to finish off the large adjacent kitchen.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped home bar in Santa Barbara with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Brick Accents with Shuffleboard Basement

Harmony Drive Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley seated home bar in DC Metro with laminate floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback and grey benchtop.

Custom Walk Up Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Update

Riegis Design Co. LLC

The client wanted to add in a basement bar to the living room space, so we took some unused space in the storage area and gained the bar space. We updated all of the flooring, paint and removed the living room built-ins. We also added stone to the fireplace and a mantle.

Dallas, TX | Lakewood at Brookhollow – Premier Oleander Wet Bar

Brightland Homes

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Progress Ridge Home Bar

Curren Creative Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar

Premium Cabinets

A home bar is a great area to add a pop of color—whether in the cabinetry, stools, walls or art. It makes a great conversation piece!
Design ideas for a small single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Harris Drive

We3 Dwellings

Complete redesign of space including enclosing an exterior patio to enlarge this beautiful entertaining room with large home bar.
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, laminate floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Residential Bar

WL Bars

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, laminate floors, yellow floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Basement Wet Bar

Reliable Home Improvement

Full custom basement wet bar and entertainment area with bar stools and marble countertops. Built for large or small gatherings.
Photo of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Traditional Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, laminate floors, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Update

Riegis Design Co. LLC

Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Floors and Grey Benchtop

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.