Photo of a mid-sized industrial galley seated home bar in Las Vegas with light wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Hard Rock Stone & Tile

Hard Rock Stone and Tile

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

Lake Union lll Houseboat

Dyna Builders

Design ideas for a contemporary wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Rosa Farm House

John Lively & Associates

Builder: Hayes Signature Homes Photography: Costa Christ Media
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and black benchtop.

University

Studio Lema

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

River Cove Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

white oak coffee station built-in cabinet
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Newport Waterfront

Blackband Design

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, mosaic tile splashback, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Ramshorn Bar

Damn Good Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary galley home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Full Circle

Sho and Co

This cozy coffee bar is nestled in a beautiful drywall arched nook creating a quaint moment to be enjoyed every morning. The custom white oak cabinets are faced with reeded millwork for that fine detail that makes the bar feel elevated and special. Beautiful marble with a mitered edge pairs nicely with the white oak natural finish. The new faucet from Kohler and Studio McGee was used for the bar sink faucet. This light bright feel is perfect to set that morning scene.

Modern Remodel

Noble Johnson Architects

Architecture + Interior Design: Noble Johnson Architects Builder: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: StudiObuell | Garett Buell
Photo of a small modern l-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

WOVOKA - A Lake Tahoe Estate Like no Other

Mitchel Berman Cabinetmakers Inc.

Wovoka Totem Wet Bar. Cabinets by Mitchel Berman Cabinetmakers. Photo shows wet bar cabinet with doors open and adjacent wall hanging glass and Teak cabinet. note special lighting and fine cabinetry details. Architecture by Costa Brown Architects, Albert Costa Lead Architect.

BARS

TRUE TO FORM DESIGN

sit down bar with granite tops, bottle display and sports memorabilia All items pictured are designed and fabricated by True To Form Design Inc.
Large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Miami with light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors and open cabinets.

Dark and Dramatic Ukrainian Village Townhouse

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Mike Schwartz
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Chicago with wood benchtops, mirror splashback, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sater Design Collection's 6522 "Myrtlewood" Home Plan

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

The Sater Design Collection's luxury, craftsman home plan "Myrtlewood" (Plan #6522). http://saterdesign.com/product/myrtlewood/

Lower Level Kitchenette

The Tuckerman Home Group

Design ideas for a large eclectic galley wet bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mansfield Boho Glam

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Inspiration for a small wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Lapalma Leisure Center Design

User

The light wooden cladding and furniture units contrast with the striking black, double height walls of this restaurant and café of the leisure center design in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, creating an elegant interior with an industrial vibe.

Eclectic kitchen, dining and Bar space

Ayelet Designs

Miri Ekshtein
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback and porcelain floors.

Cresthaven Residence

Merzbau Design Collective

Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a small contemporary home bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets

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.