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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Man Cave Bar Area

DBT Interiors

stack stone and granite were used for the bar
Large industrial u-shaped seated home bar with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The ZanziBar!

Dovetail Group LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Historic Maine Camp; Sebago Lake, Maine

StoneWood Builders of Maine

Breakfast bar for coffee, dishes, and a quick bowl of cereal before a day out on the water
Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall seated home bar in Portland Maine with open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, laminate floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Condo in the Trademark charlotte- total remodel

Design in the city

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Nottely Cove: Craftsman Lake Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

This gorgeous craftsman home features a main level and walk-out basement with an open floor plan, large covered deck, and custom cabinetry. Featured here is the basement family room open to a wet bar.

Grand Lake

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

Cargile Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bay Village

KAS Interior Design

Contemporary bar detail. Undermount sink with beer tap. Photographer: Laura A. Suglia-Isgro, ASID
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Northfield IL Private Residence

Lumenory

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Peale Park In-Law-Suite

Design Freedom, inc.

An in-law-suite or just some extra space for guests and entertaining, this Addition sits a few steps across the deck from the house. A modest living area with wet bar has vaulted ceilings with clerestory windows over the French doors. The bathroom is in the center with a vaulted ceiling above. A private small bedroom sits at the rear, with high ceilings and lots of natural light. The small scale is in keeping with the 100-year-old house, while the shed roof and wall of glass give it a contemporary spin. Deck was re-built and stairs added.

Kennedy Bar

Design Matters Home

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Celtic inspired home bar

Amanda French

Bar sink area complete with seperate distilled water tap. Chicago reclaimed brick backsplash, White Tiger (exotic) granite. Undermount bar sink by Kindred. Custom Espresso stained maple cabinets and millwork.

Wagoneer Custom Home

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Bar

SF Cabinet Designs

Photo of a small modern galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Renovation

Euro Marble Supply

Breccia Viola featured on the countertop.
Contemporary home bar in Chicago with grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

One Step Down Cocktail Lounge

Grace Blu Interior Design

Who doesn't want to transform your living room into the perfect at-home bar to host friends for cocktails? #OneStepDownProject
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Bar

SF Cabinet Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Build | Entertainment Room

Contreras Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Complete Home Renovation - Tustin, CA

DYM Builders Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a large l-shaped home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

One Step Down Cocktail Lounge

Grace Blu Interior Design

Who doesn't want to transform your living room into the perfect at-home bar to host friends for cocktails? #OneStepDownProject
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Floor and Multi-Coloured 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.