A Damn Good wet bar.
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Ellis Basement Goals Project | Basement Renovation

Madu Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall wet bar in Toronto with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

Roland Major Renovation

User

Architect - bluehouse architecture www.bluehousearch.com Photographer - DouglasCrowtherPhotography.com
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Billiards Room

The Cleary Company

Marshall Evan Photography
This is an example of 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.

Wilmette Transitional Open Floor Plan

Wike LaFrey

This galley dry bar connects the large open kitchen to a large open formal dining room. Family gatherings await!
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Granite and Engineered Quartz countertops

Great Lakes Granite Works

Carrie Cirino
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

Designs by BSB

5' wet bar assists with entertaining clients nearby the kitchen. Includes small bar sink and icemaker. Photography by JSPhotoFX
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Palmetto Bluff Contemporary

Center Point Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Naperville Kitchen (2023)

M.T. McCaw Inc

Enhancing their new Kitchen remodel - these amazing home owners needed a spot to store their favorite beverages; and a custom stained shaper style bar with just the ticket.

Cockeysville Basement Bar

Cox Kitchens & Baths

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Custom Home Theater with Stage

MediaCraft LLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Moss Residence Home Renovation

Alair Homes Hudson

A modern traditional full home renovation featuring a modern, open concept kitchen with high-end finishes, and a cozy breakfast nook overlooking the beautiful backyard. The home bar between the living room and kitchen features a distressed wood feature covering two walls and the ceiling.

Carriage Club

Rocky Mountain Cabinet Company

Dry bar to liven up a dull wall
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

West End Kitchen Remodel - Summit, NJ

KraftMaster Renovations

Light and airy transitional kitchen space. Two-toned cabinetry with a seat-in island and a perfect coffee bar touch down!
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Hazelwood Heights, West Richland, WA

Hayden Homes

At 2968 square feet, the Vale home is not only spacious, but provides ample storage options. The incredible storage space begins with the oversized garage and practical mudroom entrance. This leads into the dining and kitchen area, which contains a large pantry, island and abundant counter space, perfect for entertaining or day-to-day life. The kitchen, adjacent to the great room features lots of natural lighting. The second level features even more space and storage, beginning with the versatile loft area that can turn into an optional junior suite. The expansive master suite opens with double doors and boasts a coffered ceiling. The master bathroom features a dual vanity, water closet, soaking tub and another oversized closet. Rounding out the home are two additional sizeable bedrooms with substantial closet space as well. Live in organized comfort, in a home perfect home for those needing extra space and storage.

Bent Road Project

Sharp and Grey Interiors

Cool and moody space for a young family to enjoy time together. Industrial and modern all while feeling warm, fresh and welcoming.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Interior Decorating

Phases + Design

Small home bars can be a statement piece! White painted with black glazing custom cabinets separate the design from the dark-wood kitchen. Wood block countertop against the black matte petite subway tile continues the Scandinavian design style. Black painted plumbing pipe and custom floating shelf that matches cabinets completes the look of this small dry bar.

Black Countertops

MultiStone Enterprises, Inc.

Gorgeous Hunting Lodge in South Carolina featuring a rustic bar with reclaimed barnwood backsplash and cabinets along with Absolute Black Leathered granite countertops. Chic and Masculine design at it's best!

The RES

W. Phillips Company

The maple top rounds out this upstairs space. Who doesn't want a bar upstairs too?
Mid-sized country u-shaped home bar in Burlington with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.