Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Finished Basement in Clarkston, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

In Home Bar

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this home bar and wine room featuring arched double entry doors, wrought iron detail, and a wood and marble floor!
Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, marble floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Linner Road - 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Seated Wet Bar with brick tile backsplash & wine room!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Spanish style, Palos Verdes Estates

Melanie Giolitti Interior Design

Photography by Melanie Giolitti
Design ideas for a large mediterranean wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Willow Creek Contemporary

By Design Interiors, Inc.

This 5,600 sq ft. custom home is a blend of industrial and organic design elements, with a color palette of grey, black, and hints of metallics. It’s a departure from the traditional French country esthetic of the neighborhood. Especially, the custom game room bar. The homeowners wanted a fun ‘industrial’ space that was far different from any other home bar they had seen before. Through several sketches, the bar design was conceptualized by senior designer, Ayca Stiffel and brought to life by two talented artisans: Alberto Bonomi and Jim Farris. It features metalwork on the foot bar, bar front, and frame all clad in Corten Steel and a beautiful walnut counter with a live edge top. The sliding doors are constructed from raw steel with brass wire mesh inserts and glide over open metal shelving for customizable storage space. Matte black finishes and brass mesh accents pair with soapstone countertops, leather barstools, brick, and glass. Porcelain floor tiles are placed in a geometric design to anchor the bar area within the game room space. Every element is unique and tailored to our client’s personal style; creating a space that is both edgy, sophisticated, and welcoming.

Dawes Basement

Daylight Basement Company

50's Soda Fountain Joint
Mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Atlanta with vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor, a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, terrazzo benchtops and metal splashback.

wet bar in Ellicott City, MD

GloRem

U-shape bar
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Luxuriously Welcoming Craftsman Family Home

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

Embodying many of the key elements that are iconic in craftsman design, the rooms of this home are both luxurious and welcoming. From a kitchen with a statement range hood and dramatic chiseled edge quartz countertops, to a character-rich basement bar and lounge area, to a fashion-lover's dream master closet, this stunning family home has a special charm for everyone and the perfect space for everything.

2018 Best Basement / Specialty Area winner

James E. Moline Builders, Inc.

Photo by Ethington
Inspiration for an eclectic home bar in Other with multi-coloured floor.

Basement Bar - Copper Countertop w/ Live Edge Shelves

The Cleary Company

Cork backsplash Live edge wood back counter Hammered Copper front countertop
This is an example of a mid-sized galley seated home bar in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Tudor

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Basement bar with access to outdoor living area by folding doors directly near the movie theater and pool.
Large modern galley home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Elevated Entertaining

Mom's Design Build

This rich and warm pub complemented by dark, leathered wallpaper is available to indoor and outdoor entertaining. The bi-fold glass doors seamlessly integrates the indoors to the outdoors!

Library Custom Built-Ins & Bars

Savoia Woodworking

Small wet bar for a home theater,with in cabinet lighting shining thru custom made leaded glass panel doors with under cabinet led lighting and custom painted tin backsplash , granite counter and under counter wine fridge

Homes

Weilert Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Park Hill bar

Mandil Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Farmstead Renovation - Showplace Cabinetry Pendleton 275 MDF door

Showplace Cabinetry Design Center

Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

East Jefferson 1

Zimmermann Homes

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Large Scale Full Home Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

This is an example of a large transitional home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar in Maryland

WL Bars

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Floor and Turquoise 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.