Connie Anderson
Design ideas for an expansive traditional galley wet bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in sink, brick floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Trout Lake 5

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured floor.

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Basement Finishing

Adel Woodwork Inc

bar features back wall in Reclaimed Finish bricks
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured floor, brick splashback and ceramic floors.

Oklahoma House

User

This is an example of a large l-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Rustic Custom Home

User

Photo of a large country galley seated home bar in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Hunt Country Homestead

Mastercraft Design Inc.

Cabinets upcycled from showroom display to wine bar and guest quarters kitchenette . Photos by: Greg Hadley
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and mosaic tile splashback.

Leelanau Stable House

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Photo of a large u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

North East NE- New Built

Designing Dreams by Ajay

Bar in the basement
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Leelanau Stable House

Shoreline Architecture & Design

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

Home Bar Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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.