Large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Sydney with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Eclectic Perspective

Design Harmony

There was an empty niche so we turned it into a beverage bar with a stunning wallpaper and a hidden beverage fridge.
Eclectic home bar in Seattle with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Un chalet para confinarse

INteriors by Alicia Clariana

Antecocina diseñada como zona de buffet o bar con vinoteca, barra alta de oxirion para sentarse y acceso al patio trasero
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Madrid with no sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Oakland Built-in Bar

Nina Design Company

Transformation of built-in cabinet space to secret industrial bar for a media room.
Photo of a small industrial l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

The Bar

In Archive Studio

Render concepts for a bar design in a modern home -
Mid-sized modern wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wine bar, Living Room, & Powder Bath

Partners in Renovation

Built new cabinetry in bar area, removed walls, installed support beams, faux wood beam, wine racks, floating shelving, tile & granite backsplash, undermount sink, rose gold faucet

RG Project

Dion Group Projects

Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Sydney with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback and grey benchtop.

The Bar

In Archive Studio

Design ideas for a modern wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Floating Shelves Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey 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.