Home Bar
Inspiration for an expansive country wet bar in Grand Rapids with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Paradise Valley Modern

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

Cozy warm modern bar Pat Kofahl, Photographer
Photo of a small modern l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Bar

interior design etc

A bar area nestled in a separate nook in the large kitchen. Floating walnut shelves accented by gray cabinets, Carrara marble Quartz top and a stainless steel wine fridge from Thermador.

Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design

Chantel Elshout Studio

New build house - Bar designed, supplied and installed. Lava grey matt laminate furniture with dark grey worktops and smoked mirror creates the perfect hangout for a drink. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com

Side view of wet bar

JM Craftsmanship

Upstairs living room wet bar with gray cabinetry and built-in wine fridge; recycled glass countertop and backsplash
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback and light hardwood floors.

Fort Washington First Floor

Harth Builders

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Kensington at Simmons Creek

Landmark Homes

This 2-story home with first-floor Owner’s Suite includes a 3-car garage and an inviting front porch. A dramatic 2-story ceiling welcomes you into the foyer where hardwood flooring extends throughout the main living areas of the home including the Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, and Breakfast Area. The foyer is flanked by the Study to the left and the formal Dining Room with stylish coffered ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting to the right. The spacious Great Room with 2-story ceiling includes a cozy gas fireplace with stone surround and shiplap above mantel. Adjacent to the Great Room is the Kitchen and Breakfast Area. The Kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and attractive cabinetry featuring crown molding. The sunny Breakfast Area provides access to the patio and backyard. The Owner’s Suite with includes a private bathroom with tile shower, free standing tub, an expansive closet, and double bowl vanity with granite top. The 2nd floor includes 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

CARLEY ENTERTAINMENT

Top Notch Tops & Interiors

Troy Carley
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Kirkland Kitchen Renovation

Northwest Interiors & Design

WE Studio Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white benchtop, no sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Bonus Room 6015 Lansing by Pike Properties - Charlotte Custom Home Builder

Pike Properties

With its versatile layout and well-appointed features, this bonus room provides the ultimate entertainment experience. The room is cleverly divided into two distinct areas. First, you'll find a dedicated hangout space, perfect for lounging, watching movies, or playing games with friends and family. Adjacent to the hangout space, there's a separate area featuring a built-in bar with a sink, a beverage refrigerator, and ample storage space for glasses, bottles, and other essentials.

Fort Washington First Floor

Harth Builders

Arcadia

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, grey benchtop and a drop-in sink.

27th Avenue South Transitional

Marilyn Hill Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional galley wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Hampton Beach House

Stephens Design Group, Inc.

Peter Murdock
Contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with light hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback and beige floor.

A Well Traveled Thousand Oaks Treasure

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Photo of a small transitional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop, raised-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

Billiards Room

Rosenmayr Interiors

Large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Pacific Spirit

Triple Dot Design Studio

An antique copper hammered sink paired with an unlacquered brass faucet and hand-painted ceramic tiles add character to this butler's pantry.
Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Vale Court - Modern Farmhouse

E2 Homes Ltd

Custom basement bar with subway tiles, ship lap posts, and generous amounts of cabinetry.
Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light hardwood floors, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse

Lauren Levant Interior

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop, grey cabinets, grey splashback and glass tile splashback.

Crossgate Home

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous light gray kitchen accented with white wood beams and floating shelves.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey 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.