This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Pierce Street: A fresh take on a classic Edwardian

IDF Studio

Photo by Christopher Stark.
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Billiards Room

The Cleary Company

Marshall Evan Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Crème de la crème

Valerie Legras Atelier

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Meadow Ridge Modern Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Nor-Son Custom Builders Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

New Hope, PA - Kitchen Remodel

River Woodcraft

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

30- Park City, Utah Residence

Masterpiece Millwork & Door

Joshua Caldwell
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with medium wood cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Project Gallery

Thomas Oneill Furniture

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

Multi-Room Custom Cabinetry With Beaded Inset & Full Overlay

MK Designs LLC

Dervin Witmer, www.witmerphotography.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Andesite Ridge Residence

KA Architecture

Small country single-wall home bar in Other with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Home Bar

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

pantry, floating shelves,
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen -- High Hill Court

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Wet bar features glass cabinetry with glass shelving to showcase the owners' alcohol collection, a paneled Sub Zero wine frig with glass door and paneled drawers, arabesque glass tile back splash and a custom crystal stemware cabinet with glass doors and glass shelving. The wet bar also has up lighting at the crown and under cabinet lighting, switched separately and operated by remote control. Jack Cook Photography

Quartz Residence

Reid Smith Architects

mountain modern architecture
Contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Other with medium hardwood floors.

Traditional Carved Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Craftsman in Western Mass

Pecoy Homes and Remodeling

Behind the bar, there is ample storage and counter space to prepare.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley wet bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors, concrete benchtops, timber splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bars

Green Basements & Remodeling

Large custom bar, corbels, picture frame paneling, bar glass shelving, flutted trim work, wood bar top with bar rail, LVT flooring
This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Cardiff by the Sea: Modern Zen

M. Swabb Interior Design

Steve Cachero
Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in San Diego with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, slate floors and brown benchtop.

Bar by B.A. Torrey | Tribeca, NYC

BA Torrey

Tina Gallo and B.A. Torrey
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, no sink, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Spotlight: Decora Cabinetry

The Corner Cabinet

Design ideas for a large contemporary wet bar in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Slate 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.