Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

West Alamo Residence #2

Barry & Wynn Architects, Inc.

A compact bar with beer tap carries slate tile up walls and over the ceiling. A curved, sloping slate base supports the granite top.
This is an example of a small transitional galley seated home bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lake Texoma Weekend Retreat

Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling

Elegant Rustic Farmhouse Bar Area Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling
Inspiration for a mid-sized country wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and slate splashback.

Maple Grove Minnesota Basement Finish

Integrity Home Projects, Inc.

Wet bar as part of basement finish
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and slate splashback.

John Marshall

Cherry Hill Custom Homes

The lower level bar includes a beverage / wine refrigerator, built-in trash can and wall cabinets for glass storage. The open area in the middle allows the future owner to customize with glass shelves for liquor, a wall-mounted tv or a piece of artwork.

Mountain Retreat Remodel

Riverbend Building LLC

This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Keystone Parade of Homes

Floors by Remo and Company

Design ideas for a small country galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and slate splashback.

Finishing Touches on a Tudor Home

Eagle River Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Rockridge Chalet

Weninger Construction & Design Ltd

Home bar in the games room with custom countertop curving around the log post. A great space for entertaining.
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Home Bar, Billiards Table

Fava Design Group

Rustic yet Art Deco inspired pool room with wood bar.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Baltimore with brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, slate splashback and grey benchtop.

Fairway Lane

Hy-Tec Construction Inc

Maple Grove Minnesota Basement Finish

Integrity Home Projects, Inc.

Wet bar as part of basement finish
Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and slate splashback.

West Alamo Residence #2

Barry & Wynn Architects, Inc.

A compact bar with beer tap carries slate tile up walls and over the ceiling. A curved, sloping slate base supports the granite top. Views to nook and kitchen beyond.

Lake Texoma Weekend Retreat

Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling

Elegant Rustic Farmhouse Bar Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, travertine floors and slate splashback.

Mountain Retreat Remodel

Riverbend Building LLC

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Maple Grove Minnesota Basement Finish

Integrity Home Projects, Inc.

Finishing Touches on a Tudor Home

Eagle River Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and slate splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Slate Splashback

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.