Inspiration for a single-wall wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Finished Basement with Bar in Brighton, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and beige floor.

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.

Basement Renovation

Acute Construction Company Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Royal and Different

DKV Consulting Pty Ltd

The space belonged to someone who expected us to create a lounge for his business associates from middle east asia, Europe and India. We did the full makeover of this space. The colours are very shiny and glossy on the walls and curtains. The sofa has a very english styling and colours. The accessories were kept very indian. The client was very happy as it made his guests feel connected and luxurious. The lounge looked ROYAL and DIFFERENT.

West Lafayette Transitional

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Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

West Lafayette Transitional

User

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Parisian Full Basement Reno

JC Unlimited Contracting Inc.

This is an example of a single-wall wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Finished Basement with Bar in Brighton, MI

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Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Refinished Basement with Baby Blue Walk-Up Bar

Germano Creative Interior Contracting Ltd

Refinished Basement with Baby Blue Walk-Up Bar

Germano Creative Interior Contracting Ltd

Finished Basement with Bar in Brighton, MI

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Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Royal and Different

DKV Consulting Pty Ltd

Finished Basement with Bar in Brighton, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Parisian Full Basement Reno

JC Unlimited Contracting Inc.

Photo of a single-wall wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Parisian Full Basement Reno

JC Unlimited Contracting Inc.

Photo of a single-wall wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

West Lafayette Transitional

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Parisian Full Basement Reno

JC Unlimited Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a single-wall wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Finished Basement with Bar in Brighton, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Finished Basement with Bar in Brighton, MI

Finished Basements Plus

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Laminate Benchtops

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.