Eclectic home bar in London with light hardwood floors.

Caliterra Contemporary Texas (18041)

Geschke Group Architecture

Contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with light hardwood floors.

Westridge Residence

Bureau Namas

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Ralph Lauren Bar Vibes

The Decorator, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Wayzata Lifestyle Property

MATRIARCH DESIGN

Photo of a contemporary wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Elegant Farmhouse Project

Alison Giese Interiors

A custom bar was updated with fresh wallpaper, and soapstone counters in the library of this elegant farmhouse.
Photo of a small wet bar in Austin with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Greenspring Cottage

Winsome Interior Design

Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in Baltimore with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Dover Shores

Corre Marie

Inspiration for a beach style single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, white benchtop and stone slab splashback.

Cordillera

User

Photographer - Kimberly Gavin
Design ideas for a country seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Millennial Farmhouse

Wendy Glaister Interiors

A wet bar invites guests to make themselves at home. The homeowners' vintage champagne bucket collection is displayed in the glass front cabinetry.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and white splashback.

Classic Four Square Kitchen

Nar Design Group

Built in 1915, this classic craftsman style home is located in the Capitol Mansions Historic District. When the time came to remodel, the homeowners wanted to continue to celebrate its history by keeping with the craftsman style but elevating the kitchen’s function to include the latest in quality cabinetry and modern appliances. The new spacious kitchen (and adjacent walk-in pantry) provides the perfect environment for a couple who loves to cook and entertain. White perimeter cabinets and dark soapstone counters make a timeless and classic color palette. Designed to have a more furniture-like feel, the large island has seating on one end and is finished in an historically inspired warm grey paint color. The vertical stone “legs” on either side of the gas range-top highlight the cooking area and add custom detail within the long run of cabinets. Wide barn doors designed to match the cabinet inset door style slide open to reveal a spacious appliance garage, and close when the kitchen goes into entertainer mode. Finishing touches such as the brushed nickel pendants add period style over the island. A bookcase anchors the corner between the kitchen and breakfast area providing convenient access for frequently referenced cookbooks from either location. Just around the corner from the kitchen, a large walk-in butler’s pantry in cheerful yellow provides even more counter space and storage ability. Complete with an undercounter wine refrigerator, a deep prep sink, and upper storage at a glance, it’s any chef’s happy place. Photo credit: Fred Donham of Photographerlink

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in New York with black cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Luxury Real Estate Photography

Aremac Photography

Aremac Photography
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

New Construction Kitchen

User

Stefanie Rawlinson Photography
Large transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Colonial Gut Renovation

Atelier Margo Villandry

An interesting wall treatment was chosen to bring more light and interest to the shared wall of the staircase and Dining Room. A Family Gallery Wall was created in the Dining Room to emphasize shared good times as well as to camouflage the electrical & HVAC componentry on the wall.

Cosmopolitan Bar

Pedini NW

This is an example of a modern single-wall home bar in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Craftsman with Red Shutters

Masters Properties, Inc.

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Koron Project

MID

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Sorghum Mill Esatate

Nicole Rickey Interior Design

Flow Photography
Photo of an expansive country single-wall wet bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Terra-cotta 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.