High atop a wooded dune, a quarter-mile-long steel boardwalk connects a lavish garage/loft to a 6,500-square-foot modern home with three distinct living spaces. The stunning copper-and-stone exterior complements the multiple balconies, Ipe decking and outdoor entertaining areas, which feature an elaborate grill and large swim spa. In the main structure, which uses radiant floor heat, the enchanting wine grotto has a large, climate-controlled wine cellar. There is also a sauna, elevator, and private master balcony with an outdoor fireplace.

Guest Room into a Pub Room

ASF Interiors, LLC

Stainless touches in the hardware, ceiling fan and lights draws the attention back to the beautiful stainless wine coolers. These two refrigerators became the focal point of the cabinetry.

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Functional, beautiful, and hard-wearing surfaces are the name of the game in this basement bar. The dark-stained barn wood bar back will hold its own against the inevitable shoe scuffs of guests. The slate back splash tiles and galvanized metal pendant lights are built to last while holding up to years of use.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

This modern farmhouse coffee bar features a straight-stacked gray tile backsplash with open shelving, black leathered quartz countertops, and matte black farmhouse lights on an arm. The rift-sawn white oak cabinets conceal Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers.

Contemporary Home Bar

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass tile splashback, cork floors, marble benchtops and grey splashback.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

This beautiful custom bar is made with a coffee custom stain with shaker cabinets and drawers. The countertops are Broadway Black Leather Quartz. There is a hidden built-in fridge and a sink. Sconces to oversee the items on floating shelves.

Lopez Residence

Miami Design Machine

Modern Home Bar Renovation. Handless - Gola Profile Flush Doors & Drawers. Color Combination White, ight Wood & Basalto Metaldeco. All appliances are Custom Paneled. Eat-in kitchen - large modern u-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

HIstoric Campbell Building - Industrial Home Bar

Walker Woodworking

Loft apartment gets a custom home bar complete with liquor storage and prep area. Shelving and slab backsplash make this a unique spot for entertaining.

HIstoric Campbell Building - Industrial Home Bar

Walker Woodworking

Loft apartment gets a custom home bar complete with liquor storage and prep area. Shelving and slab backsplash make this a unique spot for entertaining.

Newport Heights

Anne Michaelsen Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

Newport Heights

Anne Michaelsen Design

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Custom Maple Decor cabinets with backlit Patagonia granite counters. Cool lighting features and Innovative storage solutions,
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Custom Maple Decor cabinets with backlit Patagonia granite counters. Cool lighting features and Innovative storage solutions,
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Custom Maple Decor cabinets with backlit Patagonia granite counters. Cool lighting features and Innovative storage solutions,
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Downtown Industrial Duplex

Workshop Estates

This is an example of a small industrial galley home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped home bar in Barcelona with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Custom Maple Decor cabinets with backlit Patagonia granite counters. Cool lighting features and Innovative storage solutions,
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Lopez Residence

Miami Design Machine

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Grey Splashback

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.