Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Platinum Sub-Penthouse

Larkspur Lane Design

Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

NONNI

Woodelse

Mange debout en Fenix, étagères et habillage bois sur mesure
Photo of a country home bar in Paris with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, marble floors and black benchtop.

Under Stair Storage at Balmoral

Alset Joinery Pty Ltd

A project for under stair storage at Balmoral, elegance your living area by not wasting any space. Choose a cabinet and table to welcome your beloved guests at front.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, laminate benchtops and black benchtop.

Hudson Rental Residence

Bespoke Decor

Mid-sized midcentury bar cart in New York with medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and black benchtop.

Traditional New Construction

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and black benchtop.

Refinished Basement with Baby Blue Walk-Up Bar

Germano Creative Interior Contracting Ltd

This renovation shows a complete transformation of the layout and performance of the basement. The floors throughout the basement were re-finished with a luxury vinyl plank flooring. The pre-existing laundry room was eliminated and the space was altered to include a walk-up bar, featuring a black laminate countertop and floating shelves. The 3-piece bathroom was fully gutted and upgraded with new fixtures. Carpenters added a book shelf niche and all windows were upgraded. Pot lights and ceiling tiles were replaced along with carpet runners and a fresh paint job.

Refinished Basement with Baby Blue Walk-Up Bar

Germano Creative Interior Contracting Ltd

Krameria St.

Colorado Kitchen Designs

Basement bar in Denver, CO. This wet bar is made of framed maple cabinets from Dura Supreme. We used wall-depth cabinets for the baes cabinets on the back wall to allow for more walking space when entertaining guest. It comes complete with an undermount sink, dishwasher, bar fridge, and bar height seating.

Rénovation partielle d'un appartement à Fontenay-sous-Bois

Avéo Neuilly-sur-Seine

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical single-wall home bar in Paris with laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and black benchtop.

W35th Kitchen, Family & Dinnig Room Renovation

Designs by KS

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

W35th Kitchen, Family & Dinnig Room Renovation

Designs by KS

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

W35th Kitchen, Family & Dinnig Room Renovation

Designs by KS

Clients Esther and engaged us to renovate their kitchen, dinning & family room. The purpose of the renovation was to modernize the kitchen and improve its efficiency. Additionally, we aimed to create a better flow between all four spaces on the main floor. We decided to work with the existing flooring and pendant lights, above the island. To achieve our vision, we removed a wall and fireplace that separated the dining and formal living room. We had to get creative and patch the hardwood floor, resulting in a seamless transition as if that wall never existed.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops and Black 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.