This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Contemporary overlooking Golf course

M2 Design Group

Game room overlooking the 12th fairway. Built-in cabinets with under counter refrigeration, under-mount sink, leathered marble counters and bronze glass wall. Charles Lauersdorf Realty Pro Shots

Entertainment Bar

Room Resolutions

Luxury office suite features marble and glass mosaic backsplash wall and Cambria Quartz countertop. Floating shelves hold glass and stemware. The smart Blanco sink with modern faucet is a nice, yet functional touch. Photography by Lydia Cutter

Traditional home in Spring Grove, Il. -The Sonoma Model

KLM Builders & Remodeling

Photo of a traditional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and carpet.

Westerville Ohio Custom Kitchen

Impact Flooring and Countertops

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Columbus with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and carpet.

Mt. Washington Contemporary Condo

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Craig Thompson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, carpet and black floor.

Palm Royale, Sugar Land, TX

Twenty-Two Fifty Interiors

Photography by Wade Blissard
Inspiration for an expansive transitional seated home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and carpet.

Kitchen Remodel

Your Home By Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and brown floor.

Walnut Shaker Flat Panel - Mackenzie Lake

One Tree Construction Inc

Mike Vanderland
Small modern galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and carpet.

Mediterranean Mansion - Newport Landing

Arjay Builders Inc.

Home built by Arjay Builders Inc. Custom Cabinets by Eurowood Cabinets, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean wet bar in Omaha with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and carpet.

Bar Area

Top Shelf Interiors

Cherry home bar, paneled wall with wall unit accents
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and carpet.

Honeycroft

Visbeen Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, carpet, black benchtop and beige floor.

Dark & Dramatic Lounge

The Decorating Therapist

A symmetrical seating area using two striking black leather chairs places the focus on the burl wood and black painted Chinoiserie cabinet and the oil painting of the dancers above. Good reading light is provided by the gold finished bamboo stem floor lamps. The royal blue patterned rug and blue velvet pillows are an exciting bit of color with the other neutral furnishings. Design: Carol Lombardo Weil, The Decorating Therapist. Photogrpahy: Alain Jaramillo

Hunter Street, Edina MN

OSLO Builders

This is an example of an expansive single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and carpet.

Lower Kennydale #3

Signature Custom Homes

Enjoy entering into this modern transitional home in Lower Kennydale. Some features we love in this space; exposed beams and granite countertops in the kitchen, hardwood flooring on main level, stainless steel appliances, home theater, great room with wet bar and a rooftop deck. We hope you enjoy the clean lines paired with warm design elements in this residence. Photo Credit: Layne Freedle

Tucker Ranch Residence

Jackson Hole AV

This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with medium wood cabinets and carpet.

Extra Bar & Stool Seating

Renovations by Garman LLC

Additional bar seating overlooks the media area for TV screen visibility.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped home bar in Other with carpet and medium wood cabinets.

Meadow View In Bella Ridge

Kleinsmith Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with carpet, grey floor, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback and brown benchtop.

Custom Mini Bar

Madera Furniture Company

The Madera Mini Bar can be custom designed to suit. This version features Afromosia veneer and solid wood, dimmable LED lights, and a pull-out work surface, 3-form textured acrylic panel and blackened steel framing. Photo by Madera.

Custom Mini Bar

Madera Furniture Company

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Carpet

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.