Expansive mediterranean galley seated home bar in Phoenix with stainless steel benchtops, brown floor, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey cabinets and open cabinets.

Artful SoHo home

Tali Roth

Photos by Claire Esparros for Homepolish
Transitional bar cart in Other with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Westlake Game Room

CG&S Design-Build

Pre-finished wood cabinets • steel backsplash • perla venata quartzite counter 3cm • Benjamin Moore hc 170 stonington gray paint in eggshell • Ergon Wood Talk Series 9 x 36 floor tile • Native Trails Ventana sink • Sub Zero IW-30 wine fridge • Kohler Gentleman's Fauces • photography by Paul Finkel 2017

Bar Cabinets to Countertop with tons of storage

Denise Quade Design

36" SubZero Pro Refrigerator anchors one end of the back wall of this basement bar. The other side is a hidden pantry cabinet. The wall cabinets were brought down the countertop and include glass doors and glass shelves. Glass shelves span the width between the cabients and sit in front of a back lit glass panel that adds to the ambiance of the bar. Undercounter wine refrigerators were incorporated on the back wall as well.

Mediterranean bar, Austin, TX

BRY design

Design ideas for a small mediterranean single-wall home bar in Austin with brown cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodeling

D & D Kitchen Center

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Atlanta: Modern Home - New Construction

New Mood Design LLC

New Mood Design's client’s wet bar is connected from the Dining Room via a discrete pocket door and, it opens on the opposite side into a hallway near the kitchen. The bar “window” invites those in the spacious family room to have a seat! Modern cabinetry and shelving is by Poggenpohl, Germany. Photography ©: Marc Mauldin Photography Inc., Atlanta

4836 York

LDK Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Mid Century Apartment in the City of London

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

This apartment is designed by Black and Milk Interior Design. They specialise in Modern Interiors for Modern London Homes. https://blackandmilk.co.uk

WATERWAY INTRACOASTAL HOME

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

The Ultimate Man/Women/Wine Drinker Cave

VintageView

This 600-bottle plus cellar is the perfect accent to a crazy cool basement remodel. Just off the wet bar and entertaining area, it's perfect for those who love to drink wine with friends. Featuring VintageView Wall Series racks (with Floor to Ceiling Frames) in brushed nickel finish.

Currimundi Qld

Kitchen Shop QLD

Drawers black tulip melamine woodgrain drawers handless style wine rack feature Stainless steel framed doors with clear glass panels and shelves with LED lighting. Krystal Stone Splashback in white with LED back lighting 20mm Granite stone tops Undermounted Bin with lid Undermounted round sink and mixer tap under bench Wine Fridge Built in large Fridge on end of joinery photo credit to blind spot photography

Navy-Finish Wet Bar

User

Dark opaque finish on built-in butler's pantry cabinetry. Stacked cabinetry to almost 10' tall. Wire mesh insert in glass front cabinets. Beveled mirror backsplash.

Charming Retreat

H.J. Martin and Son

With a beautiful light taupe color pallet, this shabby chic retreat combines beautiful natural stone and rustic barn board wood to create a farmhouse like abode. High ceilings, open floor plans and unique design touches all work together in creating this stunning retreat.

Livable Floorplan

Penza Bailey Architects

Penza Bailey Architects was contacted to update the main house to suit the next generation of owners, and also expand and renovate the guest apartment. The renovations included a new mudroom and playroom to accommodate the couple and their three very active boys, creating workstations for the boys’ various activities, and renovating several bathrooms. The awkwardly tall vaulted ceilings in the existing great room and dining room were scaled down with lowered tray ceilings, and a new fireplace focal point wall was incorporated in the great room. In addition to the renovations to the focal point of the home, the Owner’s pride and joy includes the new billiard room, transformed from an underutilized living room. The main feature is a full wall of custom cabinetry that hides an electronically secure liquor display that rises out of the cabinet at the push of an iPhone button. In an unexpected request, a new grilling area was designed to accommodate the owner’s gas grill, charcoal grill and smoker for more cooking and entertaining options. This home is definitely ready to accommodate a new generation of hosting social gatherings. Mitch Allen Photography

Palm Beach Transitional

Marc-Michaels Interior Design

Dean Matthews
Design ideas for an expansive transitional seated home bar in Miami with 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.

Bars

Green Basements & Remodeling

Small corner bar, shaker style cabinets, large wine rack X box, under cabinet appliances, mosaic glass linear tile backsplash, standard corbels, fluted details

Rookwood - Traditional Estate

Visbeen Architects

Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Designer: Francesca Owens Photographers: Ashley Avila Photography, Bill Hebert, & FulView Capped by a picturesque double chimney and distinguished by its distinctive roof lines and patterned brick, stone and siding, Rookwood draws inspiration from Tudor and Shingle styles, two of the world’s most enduring architectural forms. Popular from about 1890 through 1940, Tudor is characterized by steeply pitched roofs, massive chimneys, tall narrow casement windows and decorative half-timbering. Shingle’s hallmarks include shingled walls, an asymmetrical façade, intersecting cross gables and extensive porches. A masterpiece of wood and stone, there is nothing ordinary about Rookwood, which combines the best of both worlds. Once inside the foyer, the 3,500-square foot main level opens with a 27-foot central living room with natural fireplace. Nearby is a large kitchen featuring an extended island, hearth room and butler’s pantry with an adjacent formal dining space near the front of the house. Also featured is a sun room and spacious study, both perfect for relaxing, as well as two nearby garages that add up to almost 1,500 square foot of space. A large master suite with bath and walk-in closet which dominates the 2,700-square foot second level which also includes three additional family bedrooms, a convenient laundry and a flexible 580-square-foot bonus space. Downstairs, the lower level boasts approximately 1,000 more square feet of finished space, including a recreation room, guest suite and additional storage.

Home Bar

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
This is an example of a large beach style home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Porcelain 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.