Custom wetbar addition, added new plumbing with wetbar sink and oulets to code. White merillat classic cabinets customized with wine rack. Rustic floating shelves.

Walk-up Bar with built in wine rack

Julia Zettler Design

This is an example of a country single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Elevated Entertaining

Mom's Design Build

This rich and warm pub complemented by dark, leathered wallpaper is available to indoor and outdoor entertaining. The bi-fold glass doors seamlessly integrates the indoors to the outdoors!

Novi Basement - Design & Build

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Pirate's Cove

Black Ink Interiors

Under the fort is the bar. Marble that looks like the map of the world was used on the countertop, island and backsplash. The Union Jack hides the t.v. when not in use. The opening to the right of the photo is a tunnel from the pool to the bar area. On your swim through, you can take a break on the ledge inside and admire the aquarium. Misters and fans provide relief on hot summer days. Jenny Slade photography

Haverford Reserve | The Carriage Homes

Guidi Homes

Jay Greene Photography
This is an example of a traditional home bar in Philadelphia with slate floors and grey floor.

Custom Traditional Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, laminate floors, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Yellowstone Club Family Retreat

Eggers Architecture, Inc.

Wet bar at end of rec room. Custom saddle ar stools at raised bar top. Stone walls and log post and beams.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors and beige floor.

Novi Basement - Design & Build

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and slate floors.

Apartment Renovation | 200 Central Park S

Tumen, Inc.

Home bar
This is an example of a small home bar in New York with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Habersham Place Remodel

Designs by BSB

A once awkward living space now functions as a highly efficient entertainment zone for this multi-generational family. The adjacent exterior space provides a comfortable setting to enjoy beverages for this family and their friends.

Urban Retreat

Bellamy Homes

Basement Bar
Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, laminate floors and grey floor.

Home Bar

Premium Cabinets

A home bar is a great area to add a pop of color—whether in the cabinetry, stools, walls or art. It makes a great conversation piece!
Design ideas for a small single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Ranch House Revival

Robinson Home

WIth a lot of love and labor, Robinson Home helped to bring this dated 1980's ranch style house into the 21st century. The central part of the house went through major changes including the addition of a back deck, the removal of some interior walls, and the relocation of the kitchen just to name a few. The result is a much more light and airy space that flows much better than before. There is a ton to say about this project so feel free to comment with any questions. Photography by Will Robinson

Walnut and White Built Ins

Troico

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Bar

G&S Contracting, LLC

Custom home bar with poplar lumber and several coats of a wood polishing wax, with additional wainscoting, and under cabinet lighting.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

The Acacia Breeze

Versaform

Inspiration for an industrial home bar in Singapore with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets and slate floors.

Long Road Historic Home Kitchen Remodel

SKP Design

The challenge of this project was to bring modern functionality to a kitchen in a historic Cotswald home. A wall between the kitchen and breakfast room was removed to create a larger, more functional space. The homeowner's favorite color red was incorporated into the design and continues the color palette from the rest of the house. Bold design choices celebrate the small space. Dark slate floors contrast with white cabinets. The efficient center island is painted red, and serves as a dramatic focal point. Granite counters are from Pascucci. Homestead Cabinetmakers of Kalamazoo created custom cabinets tailored for the space. A built in china hutch with fluting detail reflects traditional style without being overly ornate. Rejuvenation light fixtures illuminate the space while maintaining traditional style. The wallcovering is vinyl with a raw silk look. Photography: Kristian Walker

Basement Build | Entertainment Room

Contreras Remodeling

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.

Zionsville, Indiana Basement Remodel

Worthington Design & Remodeling

This blue light is perfect for watching football. Go Colts! Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler
Photo of a large arts and crafts home bar in Indianapolis with laminate floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Floors and Slate 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.