This acrylic barcart lets the wallpaper show through. Even though this is a very strong paper, it can still handle art, especially with a wide white mat and simple modern frame.

Cochran Chapel

Robert Elliott Custom Homes

Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and mirror splashback.

Portland Dunthorpe Remodel

Cornerstone Construction Services

David Papazian
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Remodeled basement into a Irish Pub

Woodsmen Builders, Inc.

Marshall Evans
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Columbus with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Haymarket Basement Pub

Grace Thomas Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

2014 Fox Valley Food For Health Kitchen Walk

PB Kitchen Design

Small country single-wall home bar in Chicago with beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and medium hardwood floors.

In the corner of the games/family room, a home bar.

London Basement

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Fox Hollow Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

Inspiration for a contemporary galley seated home bar in Toronto with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, medium wood cabinets and ceramic splashback.

St. Charles, Il Basement and Bar

Design First Builders

Design ideas for a large contemporary seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Stevensville Home

Madison Creek Furnishings & Design

Photo of a country galley wet bar in Other with open cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rustic Custom Residence

Quaker Craft Cabinetry

Design ideas for an expansive country l-shaped seated home bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

White & Blue transitional

Danmar Cabinet Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Timber Frame Home - Meadow Creek Residence

PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes-Southwest Idaho

Colorful bottles and fun chandeliers add character to this exciting home bar. PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes. Image Copyright: Longviews Studios, Inc

Heart of Hoboken Family Residence

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients purchased this 1950 ranch style cottage knowing it needed to be updated. They fell in love with the location, being within walking distance to White Rock Lake. They wanted to redesign the layout of the house to improve the flow and function of the spaces while maintaining a cozy feel. They wanted to explore the idea of opening up the kitchen and possibly even relocating it. A laundry room and mudroom space needed to be added to that space, as well. Both bathrooms needed a complete update and they wanted to enlarge the master bath if possible, to have a double vanity and more efficient storage. With two small boys and one on the way, they ideally wanted to add a 3rd bedroom to the house within the existing footprint but were open to possibly designing an addition, if that wasn’t possible. In the end, we gave them everything they wanted, without having to put an addition on to the home. They absolutely love the openness of their new kitchen and living spaces and we even added a small bar! They have their much-needed laundry room and mudroom off the back patio, so their “drop zone” is out of the way. We were able to add storage and double vanity to the master bathroom by enclosing what used to be a coat closet near the entryway and using that sq. ft. in the bathroom. The functionality of this house has completely changed and has definitely changed the lives of our clients for the better!

Willis Custom Homes for 2019 KC Spring Parade Of Homes

Wilson Lighting

Inspiration for a large modern galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Classic California

Bevan + Associates

Design ideas for a beach style seated home bar in San Francisco with blue splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, blue benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and blue cabinets.

Niche Bar

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

This small niche next to the basement door was just asking to be utilized. Tucking a bar into this diminutive space positions it perfectly for easy access from 3 rooms. Kara Lashuay

Contemporary Twist on an Eclectic Del Mar Home

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Marble 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.