Transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
Photo of 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.

Northern MN Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

A pass through bar was created between the dining area and the hallway, allowing custom cabinetry, a wine fridge and mosaic tile and stone backsplash to live. The client's collection of blown glass stemware are showcased in the lit cabinets above the serving stations that have hand-painted French tiles within their backsplash.

The Charles House

Z+ Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Rutt Cabinetry - Bold Styled Kitchen - Drury Design

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

"This beautiful design started with a clean open slate and lots of design opportunities. The homeowner was looking for a large oversized spacious kitchen designed for easy meal prep for multiple cooks and room for entertaining a large oversized family. The architect’s plans had a single island with large windows on both main walls. The one window overlooked the unattractive side of a neighbor’s house while the other was not large enough to see the beautiful large back yard. The kitchen entry location made the mudroom extremely small and left only a few design options for the kitchen layout. The almost 14’ high ceilings also gave lots of opportunities for a unique design, but care had to be taken to still make the space feel warm and cozy. After drawing four design options, one was chosen that relocated the entry from the mudroom, making the mudroom a lot more accessible. A prep island across from the range and an entertaining island were included. The entertaining island included a beverage refrigerator for guests to congregate around and to help them stay out of the kitchen work areas. The small island appeared to be floating on legs and incorporates a sink and single dishwasher drawer for easy clean up of pots and pans. The end result was a stunning spacious room for this large extended family to enjoy." - Drury Design Features cabinetry from Rutt

Driftwood Cottage

Home at 2 Design

This wet bar is situated in a corner of the dining room adjacent to the screened porch entrance for easy warm weather serving. Black shaker cabinets with antiqued glass fall in with the old glass of the original Dutch door.

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Farmhouse style kitchen with bar, featuring floating wood shelves, glass door cabinets, white cabinets with contrasting black doors, undercounter beverage refrigerator and icemaker with panel, decorative feet on drawer stack.

Westport Country

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

Party central is this mysterious black bar with delicate brass shelves, anchored from countertop to ceiling. The countertop is an acid washed stainless, a treatment that produces light copper highlights. An integral sink can be filled with ice to keep wine cool all evening.

New England Family Friendly Remodel

User

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Back Road

Talie Jane Interiors

Jeff Dow Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, green benchtop, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Charleston Harbor Front Home

Sea Island Builders LLC

Stunning built in wet bar with black and white geometric tile, floating shelves, glass front cabinets, built in wine refrigerator and ice maker. Perfect for entertaining.

Westport Transitional

Segerson Builders

Custom built in home bar for a billiard room with built in cabinetry and wine fridge.
Large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Timeless classic in Houston, Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Small spaces sometimes have the best details! This small wetbar is full of fun, sparkling surprises. The custom leaded glass pocket door separates the great room from the dining room while still transferring natural light through the center of the house. Painting the back of the upper cabinets black allows the crystal stemware to really sparkle in the hidden lighting. The antiqued mirror backsplash reflects the polished nickel bar faucet and hammered silver sink. Add the mini wine chiller and ice maker and here’s the perfect spot for entertaining! Photographer: Daniel Angulo

Silver Cloud

Blackdog Builders, Inc.

Bret Osswald Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Brookhaven Walk Way #2

Custom Design Kitchens, Inc.

214 Photography Custom Cabinets
Beach style single-wall home bar in Atlanta with grey cabinets, white benchtop, no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige splashback, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Bay Village Home Remodel

KAS Interior Design

This is a home bar and entertainment area. A bar, hideable television, hidden laundry powder room and billiard area are included in this space. The bar is a combination of lacquered cabinetry with rustic barnwood details. A metal backsplash adds a textural effect. A glass Nanawall not shown in photo completely slides open out to a pool and outdoor entertaining area.

Traditional Home Bar

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and glass-front cabinets.

Designs Featuring Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Project by Vine Street Design / www.vinestdesign.com Photography by Mike Kaskel / michaelalankaskel.com
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Timber Frame

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designed by Victoria Highfill, Photography by Melissa M Mills
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Hollow Way Residence

William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.

Stephen Reed Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

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.