Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Wheat Ridge Remodel

Beth Simmons Interior Design

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

River North Condo Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

Right off of the kitchen, DGI designed custom built-ins for our client’s “must-have” wine bar. We opted to carry over the same walnut finish and shaker profile seen at the kitchen island to help it feel as if it is an extension of the kitchen. We really wanted to celebrate the views outside of the floor-to-ceiling windows beside the built-ins, so we opted to install an antique glass backsplash in the center. It helps to bounce even more light around the space, as well as extend the views of Lake Michigan and the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel even further.

Ping Pong and Wine

VintageView

A glass wine cellar anchors the design of this gorgeous basement that includes a rec area, yoga room, wet bar, and more.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Old Campbell Lake House

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Walnut Wet Bar

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Walnut wet bar with granite countertops, walnut floating shelves, tile back splash, gold brushed lighting, matte black sink and hardware.
Inspiration for a contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Golf Course Glam

Prudhomme Design & Interiors

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Fall Parade Home 2020

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Expansive lower level family room featuring wet bar, exercise room and sport court.
This is an example of an expansive country home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

"O.A.R" Contemporary

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Tidy Space for a Good Time

Midland Cabinet Company

It may be petite, but this cozy space offers up a fully functioning bar, with refrigerator, storage and faucets tucked into recessed cubbyholes. Photo by Rusty Reniers

Modern Home on Championship Golf Course

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sunset Hills Master Suite

Faust Construction

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Bar - Scottsdale AZ

Builders Flooring & Design

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, no sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Sports Bar

House of Fine Carpentry- CABIFY Cabinetry

Custom built sports bar with glass shelves.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home bar in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Vienna Glam Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo credit Stylish Productions Backsplash tile, furnishings and interior design collaboration by Splendor Styling
This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Custom mahogany home bar Rumson, NJ

WL Kitchen & Home

Custom mahogany home bar Rumson, NJ Following a modern approach, the mahogany stained bar focuses on complimenting the already existing interior of the space. As well as incorporating marble and glass elements to create a more unique composition for our clients. For more projects visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . #homebar #bardesign #residentialbar #bardesigner #pubbar #bardecor #basementdesign #basementbar #homebardesign #barstool #barstools #homebarideas #barideas #woodworking #furniture #mancave #basemenremodel #classicbar #luxurybar #luxuryinteriors #mansionbar #custombar #pianoroom #partyroom #cocktailroom #newjerseyhomebuilders #newyorhomebuilder #newjerseywoodworker #mansionfurniture

Custom mahogany home bar Rumson, NJ

WL Kitchen & Home

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

"O.A.R" Contemporary

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Light Hardwood 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.