Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Forêt

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Man Cave (Hudson, WI)

Forever Barnwood, LLC

This was a bar in the mezzanine of a car shop!
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Wall unit/ desk/ dresser/ bookcase

Brian's Cabinets LLC

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional Style Basement

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and vinyl floors.

Custom Renovations

WF Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and ceramic floors.

Complete Farmhouse Restoration, Spring City, PA

Sukenick Architecture, LLC

Linda McManus
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and laminate benchtops.

OPU

Affecting Spaces Design Studio

We used large format grey tiles on the floor to keep the space minimal along with brick like wall tiles to add chic loft feeling. Wood like tiles along with wood finish bar were selected to give off some warmth. Cutouts in the wall are meant to bring in limited light from behind the wall, and also to be used as shelves on the bar side

Coto-Krouse

Willard Woodworks, Inc

Jim Dorsey
Design ideas for a mediterranean home bar in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, dark hardwood floors and light wood cabinets.

Bars

Wood Visions, Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, carpet and beige floor.

Kitchen Remodeling

Ferguson Construction

This basement wet bar was build as part of our customer's basement finish. They wanted a place where friends could gather to watch the game and hang out.

Complete Farmhouse Restoration, Spring City, PA

Sukenick Architecture, LLC

Linda McManus
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and laminate benchtops.

BARS....a stylish place to entertain, to be and enjoy!

La Cuisine Kitchen Cabinets Inc.

Home Bar! Incorporate your bar within your kitchen space.
Inspiration for a contemporary wet bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and laminate benchtops.

Coralline Apartaments

Madama Architettura

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Catania-Palermo with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, porcelain floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Forêt

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary wet bar in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Man Cave (Hudson, WI)

Forever Barnwood, LLC

Man Cave (Hudson, WI)

Forever Barnwood, LLC

This was a bar in the mezzanine of a car shop!
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Man Cave (Hudson, WI)

Forever Barnwood, LLC

This was a bar in the mezzanine of a car shop!
Mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Man Cave (Hudson, WI)

Forever Barnwood, LLC

This was a bar in the mezzanine of a car shop!
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Man Cave (Hudson, WI)

Forever Barnwood, LLC

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Laminate Benchtops

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.