This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Hawaii with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Sophisticated Modern Rustic Lakehouse

Artistic Kitchens - Kristi Hodson

This beverage center is tucked away in an alcove just off of the matching kitchen. It features a refrigerator and plenty of storage for glassware and accessories.

Spring Mountain Ranch

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

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.

Stone Masonry Experts

A & M Costa Masonry

Mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Providence with no sink, tile benchtops, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Medallion Cabinetry Designs

Kitchen Plus LLC

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Bar Room in Allen

Mr Fixit Fast

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, no sink and brown floor.

Gorgeous Transitional Silver Creek Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Winoka Kitchen/Hearth/Pantry

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Butler pantry with wine cooler in base cabinet, stacked wall cabinets with decorative mullions and LED lighting in the upper cabinets.
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Main Kitchen make-over, Butler Kitchen, and Home Bar Build - Irvine

Modern Creation Inc.

close up Completed home bar with glass shelving
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

KEY LARGO

Khadine Schultz Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Miami with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

North Richland Hills Wet Bar

Birkes Builders

Water damage renovation
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped home bar in Dallas with porcelain floors, beige floor, no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth

Hestia

Bespoke home bar design by hestia , integrated under counter fridge & freezer , vintage oak display shelving finished with a mirror backsplash to reflect in natural light and reeded glass

Main Kitchen make-over, Butler Kitchen, and Home Bar Build - Irvine

Modern Creation Inc.

close up Completed home bar with glass shelving
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

New Bar Area

LCS Master Construction

Amazing compact bar with a wine rack, and wine cooler for wine lovers.
This is an example of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Miami with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth

Hestia

Bespoke home bar design by hestia , integrated under counter fridge & freezer , vintage oak display shelving finished with a mirror backsplash to reflect in natural light and reeded glass

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

Small modern single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Dark Closed Off & Compact to Open & Bright Galley Kitchen

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

This kitchen was 2 spaces that felt cramped and dark but widening it was not an option because of a staircase behind one wall and the other 3 walls are exterior. We settled on a Galley layout with an island. The layout opened up the space to let natural light through and provided the client with a cooking & prep space but a pathway for friends and family to access the refrigerator, microwave & dry bar without interrupting prep & cooking while entertaining.

Water Reconstruction_Traci

Brooks Construction Group, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Hickory Bar

Custom Woodcrafts LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Porcelain 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.