Alyssa Kirsten
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, no sink, light hardwood floors, grey floor and medium wood cabinets.

Kitchen & Home Bar Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

Design ideas for a large country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Wellesley Remodel

Carby's Lumber

This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Mountain Retreat

HMA Architecture Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

15 Nottingham Rd

Element Construction Partners

JS Gibson
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Builder Model | Copper Ridge | New Braunfels, Texas

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

A hill country farmhouse at 3,181 square feet and situated in the Texas hill country of New Braunfels, in the neighborhood of Copper Ridge, with only a fifteen minute drive north to Canyon Lake. Three key features to the exterior are the use of board and batten walls, reclaimed brick, and exposed rafter tails. On the inside it’s the wood beams, reclaimed wood wallboards, and tile wall accents that catch the eye around every corner of this three-bedroom home. Windows across each side flood the large kitchen and great room with natural light, offering magnificent views out both the front and the back of the home.

Marblehead Neck

Carpenter & MacNeille

Richard Mandelkorn Photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Transitional Remodel with Geometric Trim

McClure Contracting, Inc.

Peter Obetz
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Tampa with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Bar

Divine Custom Homes

Photos by Spacecrafting House built by Divine Custom Homes
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Ravenna Contemporary Dwelling

Workshop Estates

Large modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Featured Contemporary Home Project

Neri Architects

1313- 12 Cliff Road, Highland Park, IL, This new construction lakefront home exemplifies modern luxury living at its finest. Built on the site of the original 1893 Ft. Sheridan Pumping Station, this 4 bedroom, 6 full & 1 half bath home is a dream for any entertainer. Picturesque views of Lake Michigan from every level plus several outdoor spaces where you can enjoy this magnificent setting. The 1st level features an Abruzzo custom chef’s kitchen opening to a double height great room.

South Tampa

Artful Conceptions, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and mosaic tile splashback.

Rustic Home Bar

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Denver

Alpine Wood Products

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The farmhouse

Kinsella Kitchens & Baths

Wet bar that doubles as a butler's pantry, located between the dining room and gallery-style hallway to the family room. Guest entry to the dining room is the leaded glass door to left, bar entry at back-bar. With 2 under-counter refrigerators and an icemaker, the trash drawer is located under the sink. Front bar countertop at seats is wood with an antiqued-steel insert to match the island table in the kitchen.

Basements

S&D Renovations Inc.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Burlington New Build

Kennedy + Kenel Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, granite benchtops and beige floor.

Bars

Executive Interiors LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

3631 Minnewashta Landings | Excelsior, MN

Creek Hill Custom Homes

Lower-level bar area off of the indoor sport court, with beautiful wood cabinetry complimented by a wood coffered ceiling and granite countertops - Creek Hill Custom Homes MN

Dining Room Bar

Cabinet Solutions USA

This wet bar is adjacent to the home's fireplace with a large stone facade. We partnered with Custom Creative Remodeling, a Phoenix based home remodeling company, to provide the cabinetry for this beautiful remodel! Photo Credit: Custom Creative Remodeling

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets

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.