This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Beekman

Ronnette Riley Architect

Frank Oudeman
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor, mirror splashback and flat-panel cabinets.

*NEW Project*

Scott Carter Construction and Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Salt Lake City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Kitchen 3

Endless Kitchen and Bath Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with white cabinets, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Park Manor

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Point Loma Casita

Ike Kligerman Barkley

William Waldron
Inspiration for a midcentury single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and mirror splashback.

Mixed Transitional

Vanguard Studio Inc.

This is an example of a mediterranean seated home bar in Austin with open cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Acoustic Barn - Redding

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Fuhrmann
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with light hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Ocean House

Acoustic Architects

A room custom-made to entertain with effortless style. Room features lighting shades from Lutron Electronics, Savant temperature control, Sonance speakers and a Samsung USA TV.

Pasadena HIGH GLOSS BAR

The Kitchen Warehouse

Mid-sized contemporary home bar in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors.

Dreamy Vacation Home - Plymouth, MA

Good Life New England

Robertson Design and Photography
Beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white benchtop and light hardwood floors.

John's Island Custom Home

Sceltas Custom Homes

Near the banks of the Stono River sits this custom elevated home on Johns Island. In partnership with Vinyet Architecture and Polish Pop Design, the homeowners chose a coastal look with heavy emphasis on elements like ship lap, white interiors and exteriors and custom elements throughout. The large island and hood directly behind it serve as the focal point of the kitchen. The ship lap for both were custom built. Within this open floor plan, serving the kitchen, dining room and living room sits an enclosed wet bar with live edge solid wood countertop. Custom shelving was installed next to the TV area with a geometric design, mirroring the Master Bedroom ceiling. Enter the adjacent screen porch through a collapsing sliding door, which gives it a true eight-foot wide opening to the outdoors. Reclaimed wooden beams add character to the living room and outdoor fireplace mantels.

Gulf River Retreat

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Inspiration for a beach style wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beige 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.

Beach Style Remodel

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Whiskey and Cigar Bar Remodel Project in Westfield, Indiana

Gettum Associates Inc

Alan Petersime
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Contemporary Beach Home

Vertex AV

85'' Sony 4K TV
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Home Bar

Photo of a traditional home bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Cherry Wood Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with no sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.