This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Home Theatre and Bar

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Craig Thompson Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary seated home bar in Other with no sink, brown cabinets and granite benchtops.

French Broad River Transitional Modern

Osada Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Modern Home, The Next Chapter

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Selah Vista Custom 19

Leading Force Energy & Design Center

Photo of a traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Evanston Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Calgary with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Midcentury Wall Unit

California Closets of Michigan

Per Erin: "The client wanted a clean, modern-style wall unit that served a purpose of function and beauty – we did that by incorporating the bar, charging stations and the slim drawers for additional hidden storage."

Evanston Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Westover Modern

Rockwood Cabinetry

Remodel by Kraft Custom Construction Interior Design by Chelly Wentworth C-Change Design Photos by Blackstone Edge Studios
Small contemporary single-wall home bar in Portland with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bella Lot 80

M2 Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white benchtop, no sink, brown splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Gabriel House

SPIRALWOOD

Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall seated home bar in Other with no sink, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Spring Mountain Ranch

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Brown Cabinets

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.