Custom designed refreshment center for billiards room. Materials: Belgian Chocolate Thermally Fused Laminate with Thermofoil fronts and high-pressure laminate countertop. Designed, manufactured and installed by Valet Custom Cabinets - Campbell, CA. Special thanks to homeowners for allowing us to photograph.

Forêt

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Fun Midcentury Bar

Design One Cabinetry

Pull up a bar stool and enjoy a cold drink during cocktail hour!
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and mirror splashback.

Black Rock Renovation & Decoration

Danielle Scandrett Interiors

Stu Morley
This is an example of a large eclectic galley wet bar in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

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.

Rénovation colorée pour cet appartement - Projet Rocher

Mon Concept Habitation

Les propriétaires ont voulu créer une atmosphère poétique et raffinée. Le contraste des couleurs apporte lumière et caractère à cet appartement. Nous avons rénové tous les éléments d'origine de l'appartement.

House for Sale

Affordable Interior Design

Top of the line wooden bar, has oven, refrigerator, microwave, ice maker and sink, as well as, glass front cabinets, mirrored back splash, and slotted wine glass tracks. We removed numerous sporting accessories from the counter-tops, to de-personalize and de-clutter the area.

Farmhouse

K-studio Interior Design

Small country single-wall seated home bar in Moscow with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, cork floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Oak Library & Office

Green Home Design + Build

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Wine & Bar Cabinet

Despina Design

We created this built in bar cabinet as an answer to our client's dilemma. She could not find a suitable piece to store wines liqueur and her crystal and glass. We created an elegant cabinet with efficient usage of the available space, as well as storage solutions, behind customized mirrored doors which include a pullout serving table, for mixing and serving drinks. The mirror backing and doors make the room appear larger, not to mention the volumes of elegance added. Interior Design - Despina Design Furniture Design - Despina Design

L'Urbain

Melyssa Robert Designer

izadeisacrea, CASA media des laurentides
Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Montreal with laminate benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

WhiteHill-Telluride,CO

Gies Architects

Chris Marona-Photos
Photo of a modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback and travertine floors.

Platinum Sub-Penthouse

Larkspur Lane Design

Design ideas for 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.

Canterbury Full House Project

Roots Kitchens Bedrooms Bathrooms

The boutique hotel inspiration, gave lead to a built in gin bar cabinet. With a mirror splashback, and brushed brass accents, the elegance encapsulates the boutique feel. The bar has been completed with pocket doors, allowing the client to keep the space visible whilst in use, but not to create an inconvenience with the door.

Family Area Redesign and Full Renovation

Despina Design

What is a bar without a cabinet and consealed bar fridge? I am certain by now our clients have fully stocked their new bar cabinet! Floor to shelf strip mirror effect, is what transformed the ones lifeless wall, to the life of the party! Mirrors give the room the feel of infinity whilst reflecting attractive aspects of the room. Shelf above is placed at the same height as curtain, unifying the room further and providing an opportunity for these funky pendant lights over the counter.

Forêt

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Forêt

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary wet bar in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Billiard Room Refreshment Center

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Billiard Room Refreshment Center

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Cokctale Cabinet

Despina Design

The efficient usage of the available space, in the existing recesses, makes this built in unit sleek and practical. Behind customized mirrored doors , storage solutions include, a sizeable pullout serving table, turning the cabinet into a proper bar for mixing and serving cocktails, and servings drinks. Interior Design - Despina Design Furniture Design - Despina Design

Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops and Mirror 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.