A Galley home bar redesigned in style!
Design ideas for a small transitional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sapphire Mountain Retreat

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, quartz benchtops, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kitchen, Interior Renovation and Custom Fireplace Design

Built Tough Construction of North Georgia

Architectural Design Services Provided - Existing interior wall between kitchen and dining room was removed to create an open plan concept. Custom cabinetry layout was designed to meet Client's specific cooking and entertaining needs. New, larger open plan space will accommodate guest while entertaining. New custom fireplace surround was designed which includes intricate beaded mouldings to compliment the home's original Colonial Style. Second floor bathroom was renovated and includes modern fixtures, finishes and colors that are pleasing to the eye.

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.

Whole Home Interior Design, Mamaroneck, NY

True Identity Concepts

Design by True Identity Concepts
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Hermitage Farmhouse Modern

Urban Source

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Scottsdale Eclectic

Dettaglio Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink and medium wood cabinets.

Rancho Palos Verdes

South Bay Design Center

Open concept kitchen with midnight blue base cabinets and dove white wall cabinets. Countertops are Cotton white perimeter and butcher block island. Walls were removed to transition a small area into a open concept entertaining kitchen.

Kitchen, Bath, & Fireplace

Boston Bluestone

Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Home in Hamburg, NY

ZDesign Inc

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured floor.

San Luis Obispo Craftsman

Ferreira Inc

This compact home bar is the perfect addition under this stair case! There's even a kegerator hiding in there!
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in San Luis Obispo with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Extensive Additions & Renovations in Clayton

Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC

This is the new bar that was placed in the former home office space. The arch in the distance was an exterior window opening that we removed the sill and added the arched top to match the existing openings. Chris Marshall

Ample Storage

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Turned feet give a furniture feel to this cabinetry that serves as a dry bar or coffee station. The storage is highlighted by glass doors, perfect for stemware and crystal.

JC Luxury Homes

Lone Pine Cabinet

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an undermount sink, white splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar with Island Featuring Bar Height Seating and Undermount Sink

Denise Quade Design

An island was incorporated in this basement bar. Access to the pool is on the right side and the entertaining space is the left. The island allowed for more storage, raised seating, and access from either the entertaining space or the pool with ease. Dark stained maple cabinets were used with a white quartz countertop. Polished chrome hardware was added and the contrast is striking. A pantry was incorporated on the right side for snack storage.

Basement Bars

The Better Basement Company

Mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

The Kingsway Family Games Room

Nest Design Studio

Echo1 Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall home bar in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

ARCADIA IV

Santana Interiors

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Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Washington Blvd Bar

MJ Design & Build

Navy, gold with mercury glass mirrored backsplash make this bar a total stunner. Equal parts moody & sophisticated.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Aster...Continuation Home Bar

Inside Stories

Bar area near the renovated kitchen with mirrored backsplash and modern light fixture. Includes colored cabinets with wine fridge.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white 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.