Custom Pantry & Wine Storage with Colorful Etched Glass Accents
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and limestone floors.

27402 Sgt Taylor Memorial

Lewis Custom Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and limestone floors.

Astaire - Wet Bar

McGarvey Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and limestone floors.

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Charles R Schwartzapfel RA PC

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops and limestone floors.

Davis Contemporary Complete Remodel

Emmet Carter Green Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Burlington with white cabinets, limestone floors and beige floor.

Interior

Southern Painting - Southlake

Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone floors and travertine splashback.

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Mintzer Building Company

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone floors and beige floor.

Home in Etobicoke

Diana Bastone Designs

Photography by Sandrasview
This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and limestone floors.

Lake Minnetonka Mid-Century Modern Lower Level

Zinran Construction Services Inc.

This is an example of a large midcentury home bar in Minneapolis with limestone floors.

8363 Sendero de Alba

Michael Rafferty

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and limestone floors.

Inspired French Country Home

Newberry Architecture

Walter Arias
Design ideas for a small traditional galley seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and limestone floors.

Nautical Nuisance

Turner Design Firm

**American Property Awards Winner** This 6k sqft waterfront condominium was completely gutted and renovated with a keen eye for detail. We added exquisite mahogany millwork that exudes warmth and character while elevating the space with depth and dimension. The kitchen and bathroom renovations were executed with exceptional craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to quality. Every detail was carefully considered, and only the finest materials were used, resulting in stunning show-stopping spaces. Nautical elements were added with stunning glass accessories that mimic sea glass treasures, complementing the home's stunning water views. The carefully curated furnishings were chosen for comfort and sophistication. The Phillip Jeffries mica flake cork wallpaper presents a textured backdrop to the glass wall hangings. RaRah Photo

New England Contemporary

Cross Tie Construction LLC

Rick O'Brien
Expansive transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, limestone floors and brown benchtop.

Galley kitchen remodel

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Jason Sanders
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and limestone floors.

Lively Bar ready for entertaining

J. Elizabeth Interiors

Chas Metivier
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and limestone floors.

Kings Point Mansion

AhA!nteriors Corp.

Complete design/fabrication/installation by AhA!nteriors of a custom serving area and a bar. Tineo exotic veneer and lacquer finishes.
Photo of an expansive contemporary home bar in New York with an undermount sink and limestone floors.

Briarcliff Manor, NY

JCI Construction Corp

Photo of a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in New York with limestone floors.

Kimberley Cherry Java

Moehl Millwork, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone floors and beige floor.

Interior detail shots, French Mediterranean

Ange Signature Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall home bar in Raleigh with limestone benchtops and limestone floors.

Phase 2 Mt. Lebanon luxury home renovation complete

Master Remodelers Inc.

Part of Phase 1 of the remodel of this Mt. Lebanon Tudor home: wet bar off to the side of the kitchen (photo by David Aschkenas)
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, limestone floors and timber splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone 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.