Farshid Assassi
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, marble floors and black floor.

Bleached Oak Bar

Adriatic Construction

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, slate floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Tiki Container Bar

KO Creatives Certified Interior Decorator

Outdoor Tiki Bar Shipping Container Conversion
Photo of a small tropical l-shaped seated home bar in Boston with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, painted wood floors and black floor.

Urbanwood

Divine Custom Homes

Spacecrafting
Photo of a contemporary seated home bar in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black floor and brown benchtop.

Hansen Road 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Home bar with fun tile & floating shelves
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Prairie Zen Model

Nathan Homes LLC

Midcentury single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Basements

Meeder Design & Remodeling

Are you looking to create a fun place for the family to play? One of the most sought-after remodels is to finish the basement. Whether you add a game room, a home office or even a fitness room, the basement offers a great avenue to help maximize living space in your home. Meeder Design will incorporate your ideas with our knowledge and develop a basement area the entire family will enjoy. Entertainers, add a full bar area and maybe a wine cellar to your plan. Movie buffs, we’ll build a home theater worthy of an Oscar! Need to add bedrooms and a bath, or perhaps an in-law suite? We’ll help you determine what will work within your budget.

Finished game room and bar

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

This is an example of a traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Open Kitchen Layout with Stained Reeded Cabinets & White Countertops

The Cleary Company

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Modern Lodge

Diane Hasso Studios

A mosaic black and cream tile rug with the nick name ROOTS for the lodges name, Tangled Root Lodge hides behind the bar as another special surprise.
Design ideas for a country home bar in Grand Rapids with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Hyatt Residencial

Gilgarcia

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Custom Built & Designed Home

Rejoy Interiors, Inc.

Small Kitchette for Guest Bedroom
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, limestone floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Modern Lodge

Diane Hasso Studios

An original 8'x4' Wall Art Panel created with Mica & Glass by Designer/Artist Diane Hasso is mounted behind the bar acting as the ultimate focal point. The bar face is black hex tile with wrapped onto the floor and cut out into the Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring.

Hansen Road 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Home bar with fun tile & floating shelves
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

This is an example of a midcentury single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Finished game room and bar

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

Photo of a traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Finished game room and bar

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

Open Kitchen Layout with Stained Reeded Cabinets & White Countertops

The Cleary Company

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Black Floor

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.