The bar features an extraordinary back lit sliced geode slab. The cabinets are inset with crocodile. Photo by Sam Smeed
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped home bar in Houston with beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Black Pearl / wet bar

Soaring Eagle Homes

Photography by Steven Paul
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

San Mateo, full home remodel

JPM Construction

This is an example of a small midcentury home bar in San Francisco with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and multi-coloured splashback.

Kitchen, Butlers Pantry and Bathroom Update with Quartz Collection

Minneapolis Granite

Kitchen, Butlers Pantry and Bathroom Update with Quartz Collection
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, brown floor, black benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Stylish Riverfront

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Small transitional galley wet bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement for entertaining

VINCENT ABELL CONTRACTING

Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wet Bar with Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Falls Church, VA

UltraCraft Cabinetry

Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Argent Oak Vertical finish. Designed by Danielle Melchione, CKD of Reico Kitchen & Bath. Photographed by BTW Images LLC.

Project Gallery

Thomas Oneill Furniture

Inspiration for a country home bar in New York with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

A Glamorous Basement Dwelling

Northern Woodworking, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Dorian Custom Wet Bar

That Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Beach Front Home

JMA INTERIOR DESIGN

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style seated home bar in San Diego with medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and blue splashback.

Eclectic Flair

Interiors by Jennifer Dennis

Photo of an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Luxury Home Bar in Macassar Ebony

Paul Case Furniture

If you have the space then there is the opportunity to create a wonderful entertaining space for you, family and friends. The focus of this can be a really amazing bar like this! Made with high gloss Macassar Ebony panels; white granite surfaces; antiqued mirrors; backlit marble and lots of feature lighting. Functionally, this wet bar has 3 fridges, an ice machine, sink and dish washer. The finished bar is a result of fantastic collaboration between designer and client. The design was fully modelled in CAD to help the client visualise the design.

Berwick Pub

Rockwood Cabinetry

Built by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC David Papazian Photography
Photo of a large industrial home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

BARS

Charles R Schwartzapfel RA PC

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Custom Walnut Bar

Woodland Partners Custom Builders

Custom bar with walnut cabinetry and a waterfall edged, hand fabricated, counter top of end grain wood with brass infused strips.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brown floor.

Expansive Country Home for Entertaining in Rustic Luxury

STONEYARD®

A perfect blend of old world charm and modern luxury, this home is sure to be a neighborhood favorite. An open layout with inviting fireplaces make this the perfect place for entertaining and relaxing. Around the home you will find unique stone accents, wood and metal staircases, custom kitchen and bathrooms, and a rec room complete with bar and pool table. This craftsman style residence uses a mix of the Boston Blend Mosaic and Square & Rectangular thin stone veneer. It was used as a kitchen backsplash, interior wall accent, on multiple fireplaces, and stone archways. Great care was taken so the stones could be installed without a mortared joint. Corners were used along archways to create the illusion of full thickness stones and to allow for a more consistent and complete look. Scattered throughout, the mason cut custom large pieces of stone and wood to use as focal points. New England’s finest real stone veneer was the perfect choice to pair with the rustic décor. The variety of colors offered in our popular Boston Blend complement any design setting with an elegant touch. For more photos and video, please visit www.stoneyard.com/973

Central London Apartment

Sarah Fortescue

mjfstudio.com
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in London with wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Monte Vista

Betsy Homan Interior Design LLC

Contemporary lounge in home bar in home built in 1928. A custom silk and wool black and gold animal pattern rug is the backdrop for this room. Black patent embossed leather and chenille lounge sofa with fur pillows. Two tall backed black velvet lounge chairs with small brass and marble martini table. Room is surrounded by shimmery gold casements on chrome rods with crystal finials! It's Party Time! Michael Hunter, Photographer

Lower Level Finish with Home Theatre and more!

CHC Design-Build

Traditional home bar in Kansas City with medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Painted Wood 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.