This D&G custom wet bar includes a full-size wine fridge, custom-built cabinets that were stained by hand, a glass backsplash and hammered cooper sink.

Gull Lake 1 - Bar

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, slate splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Venice

Vicky's Homes

U shaped Entertaining bar with quartz top seats 10. Feature tile wall. Family room area.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets and grey benchtop.

Modern Silverlake Lake Home

SHAPESIDE

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bar

Maison Maison, Suzanne Duin Owner

Design ideas for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Houston with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

British Colonial meets Modern Beach House - Ocean Blvd

D for Design

Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

Gulf Shore Blvd.

Gold Coast Renovations, A Bruno GC Company

Small contemporary home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine floors and stone slab splashback.

Etihad Stadium - Manchester City - Lighting Design

Intecho

The Etihad Stadium, formally named the City of Manchester Stadium was a prestigious project of Intecho’s, providing a lighting control system. Currently owned by City Football Group the installation initially covered one lounge. Having seen our design and it used throughout front of house, the senior stadium management insisted all of the premium hospitality areas contained our lighting control system.

Dave Estate: Custom Luxury Build & Decor

Interiors by Ria

Experience the epitome of simplicity and style with our minimalist home bar. A sleek floating shelf serves as the centerpiece, elegantly displaying your favorite spirits and glassware. Backlights illuminate the space, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening, this simple yet sophisticated home bar provides the perfect setting for crafting memorable moments and indulging in your favorite libations.

Custom Wet Bar

D&G Construction

This D&G custom wet bar includes a full-size wine fridge, custom-built cabinets that were stained by hand, a glass backsplash and hammered cooper sink.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Louvered 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.