HIstoric Campbell Building - Industrial Home Bar

Loft apartment gets a custom home bar complete with liquor storage and prep area. Shelving and slab backsplash make this a unique spot for entertaining.

Cigars and Bars

Greenbrook Design Center

Dovetail drawers - cerused white oak - liquor storage in the pull out drawers of the minibar
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wimbledon Renovation

Randell Design Group

Complete renovation of Wimbledon townhome. Features include: vintage Holophane pendants Stone splashback by Gerald Culliford custom cabinetry Artwork by Shirin Tabeshfar Built in Bar

KC Artisan Home Tour with Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Kitchen, Willoughby Hills, OH

Jackie Vella Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

Lake View Kitchen Remodeling

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Lake View Kitchen Remodeling Coffee Bar
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Penthouse TriBeCa

Красюк Сергей

Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Moscow with grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop and marble benchtops.

Living Bubbly

Somrak Kitchens, Inc.

Stuart Pearl Photography
Photo of a large modern home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Maxwell Farm - Greenville, SC

J. Francis Builders

Trim Color: SW 6385 Dover White; Wall Color: SW 6148 Wool Skein; Cabinet Color: SW 6991 Black Magic; Cabinet Hardware: Top Knobs TK205 Tower Bridge, Polished Chrome; Sink: Elkay SCF16FBSH The Mystic Stainless Steel Sink, Hammered Mirror; Faucet: Danze D151557 Opulence Faucet, Chrome; Countertop & Backsplash: Mont Blanc Quartzite

Clements

Dana Construction Company LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Sleek and Sophisticated Wet Bar

Drury Design

This wet bar is part of a big, multi-room project for a family of four that also included a new mudroom and a primary bath remodel. The existing family/playroom was more playroom than family room. The addition of a wet bar/beverage station would make the area more enjoyable for adults as well as kids. Design Objectives -Cold Storage for craft beers and kids drinks -Stay with a more masculine style -Display area for stemware and other collectibles Design Challenge -Provide enough cold refrigeration for a wide range of drinks while also having plenty of storage THE RENEWED SPACE By incorporating three floating shelves the homeowners are able to display all of their stemware and other misc. items. Anything they don’t want on display can be hidden below in the base cabinet roll-outs. This is a nice addition to the space that adults and kids can enjoy at the same time. The undercounter refrigeration is efficient and practical – saving everyone a trip to the kitchen when in need of refreshment, while also freeing up plenty of space in the kitchen fridge!

1930s New England Colonial: Pub, Wine Cellar, Powder Room

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

Originally designed by renowned architect Miles Standish, a 1960s addition by Richard Wills of the elite Royal Barry Wills architecture firm - featured in Life Magazine in both 1938 & 1946 for his classic Cape Cod & Colonial home designs - added an early American pub w/ beautiful pine-paneled walls, full bar, fireplace & abundant seating as well as a country living room. We Feng Shui'ed and refreshed this classic design, providing modern touches, but remaining true to the original architect's vision.

Client-Centric Contemporary

Sharer Design Group LLC

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kenwood II Project

Yanglin Cai Photography

Kitchen in modern Dallas family home. Design by Ashley Dalton Studio. Build by Montgomery Custom Homes.
Photo of a contemporary galley home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Broughton Road Wet Bar

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Photography: Jason Stemple
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wet Bar with Kitchen Remodel in Maitland

KBF Design Gallery

New homeowners wanted to update the kitchen before moving in. KBF replaced all the flooring with a mid-tone plank engineered wood, and designed a gorgeous new kitchen that is truly the centerpiece of the home. The crystal chandelier over the center island is the first thing you notice when you enter the space, but there is so much more to see! The architectural details include corbels on the range hood, cabinet panels and matching hardware on the integrated fridge, crown molding on cabinets of varying heights, creamy granite countertops with hints of gray, black, brown and sparkle, and a glass arabasque tile backsplash to reflect the sparkle from that stunning chandelier.

Greenwich Village Apartment Combination - Wet Bar

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Warm Contemporary - Chicago, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Valance and side panels neatly enclose the bar feature.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Broughton Road Wet Bar

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Photography: Jason Stemple
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Los Altos Hills Fun Basement

Allwood Construction Inc

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Slab Splashback and Medium Hardwood 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.