Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Park Avenue

KHJ Designs LLC

In a nook off the dining room KHJ Designs took advantage of the space to create a custom bar with walnut live edge shelves and a leathered granite counter.

Floating on Glass, In Glass

VintageView

This two story wine cellar is separated by a glass floor, with metal frames attached direct to it. Crazy cool ingenuity on this one. Fully climate controlled. Holds 912 bottles.

The Beaver Dam- Kitchen, Bar, Living Room, Sunroom

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Garnett basement design

Yours Truly, Interior Design LLC.

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Kansas City with brown splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Phillip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Greenway Parks

Ryan Street Architects

Contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

FAIRFAX DRYBAR PROJECT 134

Woodbridge Kitchen&Bath LLC

BEATIFUL HOME DRY BAR
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

British Colonial

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture

Kritsonis Lindor

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Lobby Hotel Oceana Sunny Isles Florida 2

Abba Construction & Remodeling

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Clybourn Ave Residence

Besch Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized industrial galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Kitchen Cabinetry & Wet Bar in Clarendon Hills, Illinois

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped home bar in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rural Wisconsin Lake Home

kelly2design

Wine refrigerator, glass door cabinets, ice maker, mini refrigerator, sink
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Heathwood Road Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Part bar and part drop-zone, this multi-use space provides functional storage and counter space whether they're hosting a party or organizing the kids' schedules. © Deborah Scannell Photography

Westminster Estate

The WhiteHouse Collection

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

French Country – Cresskill, NJ

EKO Development

A restaurant style, walk-in wine closet is convenient for parties and serves as an architectural feature and backdrop that can be viewed from the living room, bar, and kitchen.

Casa Cor GPS Point

Ornare

Contemporary seated home bar in New York with no sink, open cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Glen Cove Custom Home

Alair Homes Houston

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Craftsman Style, New Construction Project

Laura of Pembroke

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts home bar in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Black Benchtop

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.