K&E Productions
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Moody Modern Man-Cave

Minhnuyet Hardy Interiors

Mali Azima
This is an example of a modern home bar in Atlanta with mirror splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

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.

Vienna Glam Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo credit Stylish Productions Brass backless wall cabinets that look into wine cellar
Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and vinyl floors.

Manor Court Road

Noble Structures

Robert Sanderson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey floor, brown benchtop, mirror splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement with Medium Stained Cabinets and Floating Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Floating shelves are sitting in front of a mirrored backsplash that helps reflect the light and make the space feel bigger than it is. Shallow bar height cabinets are below and offer more storage for liquor bottles. A raised countertop on the great room area offers seating for four.

Haynes Basement

Daylight Basement Company

L-shaped 2-level Bar with Beer Taps
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

The lower level entertainment area is set up for large gatherings. LVP flooring with a worn wood look runs throughout the bar and entertainment space. Clear alder cabinetry, wainscoting and crown draws the bar and entertainment center together. The bar features tin ceiling detail, brass foot rail, metal and leather bar stools, waxed soapstone countertops, beveled antique mirror tiles, Irish inspired bar details and antique inspired lighting. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Basement Home Bar

Weave Interiors

In the basement bar, practical LVT flooring was used. The bar itself was designed using Dekton and with alcoves for drinks and records to be displayed. A large mirror enhances the large and feeling of spaciousness. The gold accents of the cupboard fronts, bar worktop and sink work alongside the hardwearing Dekton bar work surface.

Lawrence

AHD&Co

Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Wine/ Bar room

Dani Louis Design

Home wine bar
Design ideas for a traditional galley bar cart in Brisbane with no sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Finished Basement with a Speakeasy in Oakland Twp. MI

Finished Basements Plus

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with wood benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Basement Home Bar

Weave Interiors

In the basement bar, practical LVT flooring works with the industrial feel of the room. The bar itself was designed using a mix of Dekton, with alcoves for drinks and records to be displayed and a gold worktop for the bar itself and the cupboards.

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.

Basement Bar

Cyclone Contracting Corp

K&E Productions
Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Floating Shelves for Liquor Bottle Storage with Mirror Backsplash

Denise Quade Design

Mirror was used on the backsplash to reflect the light back into the space. Floating shelves were included for alcohol storage. Below that, more shallow depth cabinets were included for extra bottles, mixers, wine openers, etc. A wine refrigerator was recessed into the wall.

Home Wine/ Bar room

Dani Louis Design

Home wine bar
Photo of a traditional galley bar cart in Brisbane with no sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Interior view

Adam Green Architect

The Powder Room is a sophisticated 1920's inspired addition to the award-winning cocktail lounge Mo's House in Evansville's arts district. The interior features exposed steel beams, custom wall coverings and cherry wood accents.

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

The bar features tin ceiling detail, brass foot rail, metal and leather bar stools, waxed soapstone countertops, Irish inspired bar details and antique inspired lighting. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Home Bar

Donna Guyler Design

Home Bar, Cabinetry and Joinery design by Donna Guyler Design
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and vinyl floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror Splashback and Vinyl Floors

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.