Finished Basement with Golf Simulator in Elgin

Narrow Whirlpool dishwasher in the basement wet bar.
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Entertainer's Delight

Keola

Three Story Contemporary Home With Backyard Pool
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Auckland with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback and laminate floors.

Whitby Modern Basement Bar and Gym

HTR Basements

Custom bar with white stone veneer bar face. A waterfall quartz countertop and custom made gas pipe shelving frame with glass shelves. Black textured tile for the backsplash.

East Van Contemporary

Mirani Homes

This contemporary wet bar has lots of storage with floor to ceiling cabinets. The fridge is built-in with a panel finish and the media equipment is located in the fabric-finished doors to the right. Elegant bar display and counter is well lit with under cabinet lighting.

Bridgeport

Daniel Rodriguez Photography

This is an example of a large transitional seated home bar in New York with laminate floors, brown floor, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Andes

Eur-Cabinets

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, porcelain splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Champions: bar area

HGI Remodeling - Remodeling Made Easy

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Let's ROCK!

Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»

Design ideas for a small industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and turquoise 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.

Arcadia Renovation

d3 interiors

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, laminate floors and grey floor.

Basement Putting Green & Bar

EastWing Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

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.

LakeLife Lottery Showhome

Harmony Homes

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, laminate floors and white benchtop.

Butler's Pantry

Kitchen Rehab

These Acrylic countertops are perfect for this area because if you spill wine on them there is no worry because they are non porous.
Inspiration for a small galley home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

BROOKHAVEN Blue basement

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Calhoun Canyon

Cameron Getter Design

This design project incorporated a home bar area off the kitchen/living space, with the addition of a bar cabinet, floating shelves, an arched wall mirror, framed artwork, glassware and accessories styling.

Suburban Refresh

Nistenhaus Design LLC

To add character into what felt like a square-box dining room, we utilized painted millwork, wallpaper, and custom shutters. We used the homeowners' existing dining set with the addition of two new end chairs from Stash. Keeping with the moody brown color scheme, a textured natural/brown/gray rug from Loloi adds softness to the room. Warm, low lighting finish off the room's ambiance.

Dark Acadamia Living Room

The Design Canvas

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

project photos

Big Tyke Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

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.

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.