Ric Forest
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, limestone floors and multi-coloured floor.

Twin Brooks Project

Addison Grace Design

Inspiration for a small modern galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Custom Maple Decor cabinets with backlit Patagonia granite counters. Cool lighting features and Innovative storage solutions,
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

22nd Street Kitchen Remodel

cab-i-net Design & Remodel Specialists

Large country u-shaped home bar in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Beautiful Bourbon Bar

Trish Takacs Design

Bourbon Bar entertainment area
Large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Entry to Wet Bar Room Black French Doors Providence Victorian

DCI - Design Contractors, Inc.

Custom Black French Door, Antique Crystal and Brass Knobs. Door entry to Wet Bar Room. Encaustic style tile Floor, Multi-color.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Interior Design

FIOR Studios

This is the home bar and the shelved arches behind it. The bar is made of walnut and brass inlays with a black carrara marble top. The bar has countertops and brass cladding on the internal doors.

A Magnificent Transformation

Infinity Construction, llc.

Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Modern Transitional Subdivision New Construction Home

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Seated Bar in basement, with quartz countertops, black shaker cabinets, beverage cooler, champagne bronze hardware, and black ceramic tile backsplash.

North Oaks - Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Michels Homes

Photography: Erik Mickelsen
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Basement Remodel With Wet Bar

Total Restore, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern home bar in Cleveland with vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Interior Design renovation

FIOR Studios

This is the home bar and the shelved arches behind it. The bar is made of walnut and brass inlays with a black carrara marble top. The bar has countertops and brass cladding on the internal doors.

Modern Transitional Subdivision New Construction Home

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Seated Bar in basement, with quartz countertops, black shaker cabinets, beverage cooler, champagne bronze hardware, and black ceramic tile backsplash.

Basement Remodels

Evergreen Building Group, LLC.

The Home bar offers expanded living and entertaining space for all ages.
Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped seated home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Majestic Palace

Imago Dei

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Houston with multi-coloured floor.

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.

Ladue New Build

Detailed Designs By Denise

New Home Construction by Freeman Homes, LLC. Interior Design by Joy Tribout Interiors. Cabinet Design by Detailed Designs by Denise Cabinets Provided by Wright Cabinet Shop

Bright Warm Traditional Kitchen

Drumlin Design LLC

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Pinegrove Project

VanMartin Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Marthasville Garage Kitchenette Conversion

Barton Legacy Builders

We updated and beautified a garage to include a new kitchenette with new appliances, cabinets, and countertop for large family gatherings during Covid. New epoxy flooring and upgraded dimmable lights added to the cleaner feel. High-quality pre-finished unassembled cabinets eliminated wait time on the new cabinets.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.