Picture Perfect Home
This is an example of a traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Gourmet Kitchen with Great Room

Synergy Builders Inc.

Transitional space that is clean and open, yet cozy and comfortable
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Upper Arlington Whole House renovation 16255

J.S. Brown & Co.

Todd Yarrington
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Shangrila - Marin County, CA

BK Interior Design

A 1958 Bungalow that had been left for ruin—the perfect project for me and my husband. We updated only what was needed while revitalizing many of the home's mid-century elements. Photo By: Airyka Rockefeller

First Floor Remodeling

Ryan Davis Contracting

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Living areas

The Leland Group

Greg Gruepenhof
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Homes for Sale

Vince and Marvene 'Mo' Orsatti - KW Excel

Photo of a traditional wet bar in Columbus with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Black Bear | Cordillera, CO

Meadow Mountain Homes

Kimberly Gavin Photography
This is an example of a small country seated home bar in Denver with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Roslyn Basement

D&G Construction

This home got a modern facelift with wide-plank wood flooring, custom fireplace and designer wallpaper bathroom. The basement was finished with a modern industrial design that includes barn wood, black steel rods, and gray cabinets.

Ideal Kitchens Inc.

Photo of a large modern u-shaped home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

NEW NEUTRALS

Susan Glick Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Sarissa Drive 2016 Parade Home

Dombeck Custom Cabinets, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an undermount sink, beige cabinets, blue splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Lakeside Cottage in Leelanau County

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Stewart Garden Home

Kitchen Designs by Debra

Transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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

Massive Man Cave in Lebanon il.

Fulford Home Remodeling

Humphrey Photography Nashville, il.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Finished Basement | Phoenixville, Pa | Chester County

BH Design+Build

Ann Marie - Berks 360 Tours
This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Dallas | Highland Park | Master Bath & Bar

Kitchen Design Concepts

Master Bathroom Cabinetry: KitchenCraft Integra, Chelsea door style w/ 5-piece drawer fronts, Maple in Millstone painted finish Hardware: Top Knobs Grace Pull 3-3/4" in polished chrome Countertops: Cambria Laneshaw quartz, 3cm w/ splashette Sinks: Toto Rendevous undercounter lavatory in cotton Plumbing Fixtures and accessories: Brizo Charlotte collection, polished chrome Tub: Jason Forma Collection freestanding tub w/ AirMasseur in white Tile: Daltile Volume 1.0 collection 12x12 in sonic white as main flooring material, Largo collection 3x6 in white as main shower/tub surround tile, Fashion Glass Accents collection in Illumini Umber as accent tile, River Pebbles in Chenille White as shower floor material Bar and Fireplace Cabinetry: KitchenCraft Integra, Chatham door style w/ 5-piece drawer fronts, Maple in Millstone finish Hardware: Amerock Padma pull in antique rust, matching Inspirations knob on small pull out in bar Countertops: Caesarstone Collarada Drift, 3cm Sink: Blanco Stellar Bar Bowl Faucet: Blanco Napa Bar Faucet in stainless Backsplash tile: Daltile Crema Marfil Oval Mosaic, polished Fireplace tile: Daltile Slate Indian Multicolor Natural Cleft in brick joint mosaic

Coastal Sleek, Babylon 1502

Aladdin Remodelers

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.