Architect: DeNovo Architects, Interior Design: Sandi Guilfoil of HomeStyle Interiors, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

Bordley

Thompson Custom Homes

Photographer: Steve Chenn
Design ideas for a mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Houston with terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and orange floor.

Daco Real Stone Veneer Bar Front

Daco Stone

Daco Real Stone Veneer: Irondale Real cut stone veneer that is as easy to work with as tile
Design ideas for a small industrial galley wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, orange floor and black benchtop.

Bar Cabinetry Detail

Orren Pickell Building Group

Alder cabinets with flint finish and wood counter top. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Photo of a large country u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Beckonvale

SCM Design Group

Our latest kitchen is done! The small details are what really made this one! And the 2 bookcases and desk area we turned into a great bar for future parties! #scmdesigngroup #dreamkitchen

2015 AWARD WINNING DESIGNS CMA

Symphony Kitchens Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

The White House

A Deck Company, A Basement Company

Photo of a transitional home bar in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange floor and brown benchtop.

West End Maximalism | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Orange 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.