Roger Wade Studio
This is an example of a country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

San Clemente

Blackband Design

AFTER: BAR | We completely redesigned the bar structure by opening it up. It was previously closed on one side so we wanted to be able to walk through to the living room. We created a floor to ceiling split vase accent wall behind the bar to give the room some texture and break up the white walls. We carried over the tile from the entry to the bar and used hand stamped carrara marble to line the front of the bar and used a smoky blue glass for the bar counters. | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt

Lexington Town and Country

Small Batch Kitchens

Photo of a small country single-wall home bar in Louisville with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and light hardwood floors.

Inca Polished Chrome Crystal Pendant in Home Wet Bar

Affordable Home

Featuring our Inca 7 Light Pendant. Legendary meets contemporary with the Inca Collection. Reminiscent of the mythical tales of Incan treasures, the fixtures offer brilliantly shining crystal enclosed within a precision laser-cut sheath that cannot be duplicated. The glow of the xenon light from within casts a beautifully radiant shine that adorns the outer permeable layer.

Vicente Burin Architects

Photographed By: Vic Gubinski Interiors By: Heike Hein Home
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beige benchtop and an integrated sink.

Lakewood

Creative Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a transitional galley seated home bar in Other with light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Woody Creek Cabin

Structural Associates

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Rancho Santa Fe Custom Home

Bungalow 56

Kristen Vincent Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse

Landmark Construction

www.blakebronstad.com
Inspiration for a country home bar in Santa Barbara with light hardwood floors.

Elbow Park Residence

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Modern Basement Bar
Inspiration for a large modern galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Full Circle

Sho and Co

This cozy coffee bar is nestled in a beautiful drywall arched nook creating a quaint moment to be enjoyed every morning. The custom white oak cabinets are faced with reeded millwork for that fine detail that makes the bar feel elevated and special. Beautiful marble with a mitered edge pairs nicely with the white oak natural finish. The new faucet from Kohler and Studio McGee was used for the bar sink faucet. This light bright feel is perfect to set that morning scene.

Chainbridge Rd Model Home, McLean, VA

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

South Meets West

HouseHome

Such an exciting transformation for this sweet family. A modern take on Southwest design has us swooning over these neutrals with bold and fun pops of color and accents that showcase the gorgeous footprint of this kitchen, dining, and drop zone to expertly tuck away the belonging of a busy family!

Rainbow Renovation

Agate Architecture, LLC

Custom luxury bar featuring exposed wood beam ceiling and blue island
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wilmington Coastal Luxury New Build

Colorful Concepts Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style home bar in Wilmington with no sink, grey cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Forever Farmhouse

GLDESIGN

Large beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Giddy Up!

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Glenwood New Construction

Morris Lare

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

New Kids on the Block

House of Ferari

In this full service residential remodel project, we left no stone, or room, unturned. We created a beautiful open concept living/dining/kitchen by removing a structural wall and existing fireplace. This home features a breathtaking three sided fireplace that becomes the focal point when entering the home. It creates division with transparency between the living room and the cigar room that we added. Our clients wanted a home that reflected their vision and a space to hold the memories of their growing family. We transformed a contemporary space into our clients dream of a transitional, open concept home.

Lower Level Bar

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

The basement features a modern home bar and additional seating. Deep window wells and openings to above bring in lots of natural light. Photography (c) Jeffrey Totaro, 2021

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Vinyl 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.