The client wanted a real focal point and conversation piece behind the bar that was a custom one off design. The solution? Hire a local photographer to capture images of the lake during the day, night, shore line, cliff top and on the water. This whole process created some great artwork for the rest of the house and made it a one off piece of art. The artwork is mounted on a thin piece of aluminum that is wall mounted only 1/2" off the wall - it caused this artwork to appears as though its floating.

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

A lower level home bar in a Bettendorf Iowa home with LED-lit whiskey barrel planks, Koch Knotty Alder gray cabinetry, and Cambria Quartz counters in Charlestown design. Galveston series pendant lighting by Quorum also featured. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

Brighter Days Ahead

TLN INTERIORS

Believe it or not, there was a wet bar in the exact same space, but it looked very dated, took up far too much real estate, and didn't match our client's style. So, we stripped it back. Instead of an enclosed cubical where you play bartender for the guests, there is a much smaller and more comfortable installment.⁠

Project Clinton

Cielo & Oak Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Coal River Living

Sinclair Interiors, LLC

Transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Charleston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Twin Brooks Project

Addison Grace Design

Inspiration for 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.

The Lincoln - Bar Area

Snowden Builders LLC

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Antler Lake Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Barnwood Backbar in Weathered Gray Barnwood
This is an example of a small country l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Parade of Homes- 2016 Model 2

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske
Photo of a large transitional galley wet bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops and vinyl floors.

Wilmette Basement Remodel

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Whole home renovation

Lyndsay Stokes Interiors

Contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bar

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Contemporary Mountain Home

Premier Development, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

The Perch on 52nd

ROI ByDesign

ROI ByDesign l Multifamily Exterior Remodel, Modern Exterior Design Scheme, Apartment Renovation, Coffee Bar Design
Small contemporary single-wall home bar in Salt Lake City with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

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.

Home Bar and Recreation Room

Lady with a Toolbox Interiors

Sarah Timmer
Photo of a large country galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

A Colorful Contemporary Home

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

West Caldwell Addition/Remodel

G&L and Sons Renovations

Basement entertainment bar area.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home bar in Newark with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Whole home renovation

Lyndsay Stokes Interiors

Photo of a contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Project Clinton

Cielo & Oak Interiors

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey 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.