Bar Area of the Basement
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Espresso Basement Bar Ofallon MO

Pro Basement Inc.

Larry Otte
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Saddleback Residence

Aspect Design Build

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback and porcelain floors.

West Bloomfield - Finished basement

Emery Design | Build

Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a large industrial home bar in Detroit with porcelain floors and beige floor.

Los Gatos Cabana

J. Kretschmer Architect: Art & Architecture

J Kretschmer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Libertyville Kitchen & Bonus Room Remodel

BDS Design Build Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

10979 Chalon

The House Group

Open space black and white coloured home bar joint to the rest sone with elegant black leather sofas.
This is an example of an expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Basement Custom Bar

That Design Studio

Inspiration for a large traditional wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Stillwater MN Entertainment Room

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons Photography: Landmark Photography Home & Interior Design: Tom Rauscher Cabinetry: North Star Kitchens
Contemporary seated home bar in Minneapolis with glass benchtops, porcelain floors, open cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

New Project

Woita Homes

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Wet Bar in Kitchen

Beth Howley Creative LLC

This is an example of a large modern single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall home bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Family Condo

Melody Smith Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Corner bar

Chase Ryan

Corner bar with dimensional granite diamond tile, and zebra wood cabinets.
Small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and white floor.

Wamuran

Civic Steel Homes

Well stoked bar cleverly hidden behind a panel sliding door. Lovely touch by the owner with quality modern art.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Tampa, FL Classical Contemporary Renovation

Urban Project Management & Construction

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Silverthorne

Inspired Interiors

This is an example of a modern seated home bar in Omaha with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback and porcelain floors.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Bethesda, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

A well balanced color palette between backsplash and cabinetry.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kensington Project

Inside Design

Here is a basement bar in new construction. Homeowner wanted a real sense of place, more like the feel of a bar and not just a family room basement. Natural light windows and a real attention to fabulous construction and design details got them a great space for entertaining.

Contemporary meets Traditional

Matthies Builders

Mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Plywood Floors 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.