Photo of a large country u-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

Cabinet Selections

Mikes Lighting & Cabinet Center, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Home Bar and Built-In Entertainment Center

European Kitchen and Bath LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Avery Kitchen Remodel

RENO TAHOE CABINETS AND MORE

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and travertine floors.

Hillside

Tosti Design

Photo of a small midcentury galley wet bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, marble splashback, travertine floors, white floor and an undermount sink.

The Secret Home

RCWA Robert Carl Williams Associates, P.C.

©2012 stockstudiophotography.com Built by Moore Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, travertine floors and brown benchtop.

The Jolie

Tudor Villas Corporation

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback and travertine floors.

Bars & Wine Cellars

Timeless Design Center, LLC

Bar and Game Room - Full service wet bar with cherry custom milled woodwork.
Expansive traditional single-wall seated home bar in New York with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Rutherford

Beach Cabinets, LLC

Custom - Made Modern Cherry Home Bar with sequenced wood pattern and black Italian marble back splash and counters. Custom milled cherry baseboard.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and travertine floors.

Ditch Rd

Homes by Design

Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, travertine floors and brown benchtop.

Contessa Condo

PBS Contractors

Offering a Temperature Control Dual-Zone Wine Cellar that cases both Red & White Wines.
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and travertine floors.

Custom Home Bar Shelving

An Original, Inc.

Bar shelving custom built and finished with custom cut mirrored back wall with brass support rods. Photo by Karl Baumgart.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and travertine floors.

Mount Dora Split Level

Gail Barley Interiors, LLC

This lakefront, split level home in Mount Dora features a secondary kitchen and bar area in the game room for plenty of entertaining. Gail Barley Interiors created an updated kitchen plan, a custom bar and two custom designed banquettes to fully optimize the space.

Cincinnati Reds Fan Custom Maple Sports Bar in Liberty Township

Transformations Custom Wood Design

Custom made maple bar cabinets and wall paneling with hundreds of antique Cincinnati Reds memorabilia items. Top tier was made to look like the old Crosley Field with a functional clock.

Home Bar

Pregio Homes, LLC

Basement bar and entertainment space. All photos in this album by Waves End Services, LLC. Architect: LGA Studios, Colorado Springs, CO
Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops and linoleum floors.

Coral Gables New Construction

Whitecap Construction

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops and travertine floors.

Contemporary Bar

Legacy Kitchens

Steve Kunz created this stunning bar using 2 colours of painted cabinets - Latitude North and Spring Blossom. The wall is covered with Xstone, creating a textured feel.

A gentleman's retreat

Modern Rustic

Huge stacker doors and gas strut windows finished in monument mat black, open up the space. Timber accents in the fan, the bar top and bar ceiling (queensland maple), bring warmth to the bar. The varied greys and browns in the Travertine, laid in a french pattern, gives interest without distraction.The pressed metal panels to the front of the bar give a modern twist on an old fashioned English bar. mike newell status images

Lakeside Family Hangout

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This family created a great, lakeside get-away for relaxing weekends in the northwoods. This new build maximizes their space and functionality for everyone! Contemporary takes on more traditional styles make this retreat a one of a kind.

Kai in Weston Lakes

Makena Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback and travertine floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Linoleum Floors and Travertine 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.