Inspiration for a large traditional galley wet bar in Denver with engineered quartz splashback and laminate floors.

Inspiration for a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Wet Bar Addition Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina Cabinet Company

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.

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.

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.

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.

Modern Farmhouse Coffee Nook Bar With Hexagon Tile

Brashear Construction & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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

JOY in decor Ocala

The client is from New York so he wanted a loft industrial vibe for this room, but his wife wanted a glam sparkly space. I integrated both in a beautiful and cohesive style. As wall covering we chose black paint and faux brick removable panels . The distressed look over the panels make them look real. The bar was covered with removable reclaimed wood. A crystal chandelier, gray chairs and industrial lamps and tables Complete the look. Budget 5,000

Caesarstone Primordia

Humboldt Countertops & Surfacing

Photo of a mid-sized modern wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and laminate floors.

Rustic Barnwood Bar

Gooding Carpentry LTD

Design ideas for a country home bar in Calgary with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and brown benchtop.

BASEMENT RENOVATION

Build Forward Design & Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Portland with laminate floors and brown floor.

Luscious Liberty Township Live-edge bar

Transformations Custom Wood Design

Custom bar with Live edge mahogany top. Hickory cabinets and floating shelves with LED lighting and a locked cabinet. Granite countertop. Feature ceiling with Maple beams and light reclaimed barn wood in the center.

Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Mark Hoyle
Photo of a small midcentury galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, laminate floors and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate 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.