This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Martis Camp Lot 138

J & C Custom Cabinets Inc.

Photos courtesy © Martis Camp Realty, http://www.houzz.com/pro/shaunkingchef/martis-camp

Bel Air Contemporary

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

Pantry & bar area

Danmar Cabinet Company

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Steeplechase Drive

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

This full kitchen renovation quickly evolved to include the family room fireplace and a previously unused and closed-off bar area. We turned the bar into a family-friendly coffee and beverage center that serves the main living area as well as the pool and master bedroom. The open floor plan allows this family to be in the same place for work, play, and making memories together for many years to come.

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home wet bar & lounge

Whipple Russell Architects

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home wet bar & lounge. Photo by William MacCollum.
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley wet bar in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen & Bathroom Projects

Kitchen Elements

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

Entire Home Design 2010

Lori Jolin Design, LLC.

Bar/Entertaining area of a basement includes unique countertop with ample seating and appliances.
This is an example of an eclectic u-shaped home bar in Milwaukee with black cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and red benchtop.

Lutron Lifestyle

SES Design Group

Courtesy of Lutron Electronics
Mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Houston with wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Vibrant Transitional Home Renovation

BeeTree Homes

BAR BACKSPLASH: CHEVERNY BLANC ENCAUSTIC CEMENT WALL AND FLOOR TILE - 8 X 8 IN CABINETRY DOOR STYLE: WELLBORN Seville Square Maple COLOR: Glacier Java and Blue Bronze

Malvern, PA Home Remodel: Family Room Beverage Area with Kitchen View

Rudloff Custom Builders

The high ceiling of this lovely family room is enhanced by architectural mill-work which give this charming room an elegant and cozy feel. Dormers above bring light into the the space, and the decorative ceiling adds scale and beauty to the room. We can see that the focal point of the room is the stone fireplace which is flanked on both sides by a 24"x 24" picture window with built in shelves below. To further enhance the symmetry of the room are 2 large windows with half moon tops giving architectural interest and allow for light to stream across the room. Photos by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

Gouldsboro Home

Hewes and Company

This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Fireplace Xtrordinair

User

Traditional home bar in Other with open cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Griggs Shenley

The Wood Works

This is an example of a large contemporary wet bar in Hertfordshire with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and light hardwood floors.

restaurant étoilé

laurence bottin architecte d'interieur

Guillaume SATRE
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Nantes with white cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Royal Harbor Naples

The Lykos Group, Inc.

Darren Miles, Naples Kenny
Inspiration for a home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Hubertus,WI

Ruebl Builders LLC

Stone fireplace with all white oak trim and wainscoting
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Relocated Kitchen Renovation

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Victoria McHugh Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley home bar in Milwaukee with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Glass Cabinet Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall home bar in Portland Maine with light hardwood floors, no sink, glass-front cabinets and white cabinets.

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.