Tony Soluri Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Spanish Oaks Bar

O’Hara Interiors

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BOLD BESPOKE BASEMENT BAR

Design Wise Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped home bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Transistional French... Home Transformation Slingerlands NY

Zarrillo's Custom Design Kitchens, Inc.

Gentlemens Bar was a vision of Mary Frances Ford owner of Monarch Hill Interiors, llc. The custom green cabinetry and tile selections in this area are beyond beautiful. #Greenfieldcabinetry designed by Dawn Zarrillo.

Great Room Addition + Patio

Red House Design Build

This great room addition is the perfect entertainment spot. An expansive home bar with seating for 6. A family room for socializing and friends. To the right, two set of french doors lead to a large patio for outdoor dining. Photography by Aaron Usher III. Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild

Turkey Farm

Akar ARchiTecture

Farshid Assassi
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, marble floors and black floor.

Antique Mirror Backsplash

KraftMaster Renovations

A contemporary wet bar is an absolute stunner in this sitting room. Black flat panel cabinetry blends into the flooring, while the front stone waterfall edge in Black Taurus is a WOW factor, complimented by the solid brass hanging shelves, brass hardware and faucet. The backsplash is an antique mirror for a moody vibe that fits this room perfectly.

Home Bar

Delta Kitchens Ltd

This home bar was designed for a new house being built. The work top is Ural Grey Quartz and the shelves and carcass is Anthracite Mountain Larch and glass. This looks great with the mirrored backs, LED lighting and customers choice of bar stools.

Bar Area with Wire Mesh Pocket Doors

Improva

Design ideas for a small modern home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Custom Home | Nashville, TN

Noble Johnson Architects

Architecture + Interior Design: Noble Johnson Architects Builder: Huseby Homes Furnishings: By others Photography: StudiObuell | Garett Buell
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Custom bar

Orange & Orange Interior Design

This is an example of a modern home bar in Atlanta with no sink, black cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and black floor.

Houston Penthouse

Nicholas Matteo

Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Houston with open cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback and black floor.

NW Natural Award Winning Home: Hygge

Anlon

These dark walls and wall bar make for the perfect room to watch your favorite sports team or movie. The carpet has flecks of silver that reflect the light beautifully

BOLD BESPOKE BASEMENT BAR

Design Wise Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped home bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Bar Area with Wire Mesh Pocket Doors

Improva

Design ideas for a small modern home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Custom bar

Orange & Orange Interior Design

Design ideas for a modern home bar in Atlanta with no sink, black cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and black floor.

Platinum Sub-Penthouse

Larkspur Lane Design

This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar

Delta Kitchens Ltd

# Sylvie & Christophe

Cocré-art

Inspiration for a large midcentury galley home bar in Paris with an undermount sink, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror Splashback and Black Floor

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.