This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and plywood floors.

Rustic Farmhouse Bar

New Hope Cabinets & Kitchens by Charles Weiler

The once exterior stone walls define this space giving it that true, farmhouse feel. The antiqued glass cabinets illuminate their distressed finish. Complete with a dual-zone wine refrigerator, an ice-trough for chilling bottles and a custom stainless steel counter, this bar is ideal for entertaining guests.

Built in Humidor in Home Cigar Room with Cherry Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

This guest bedroom transform into a family room and a murphy bed is lowered with guests need a place to sleep. Built in cherry cabinets and cherry paneling is around the entire room. The glass cabinet houses a humidor for cigar storage. Two floating shelves offer a spot for display and stacked stone is behind them to add texture. A TV was built in to the cabinets so it is the ultimate relaxing zone.

Costa Mesa Home: Interior Remodel

Cal-Best Construction

Complete interior renovation included custom kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops in kitchen and wetbar, custom vanities, tile showers, and countertops for four bathrooms, hardwood floor refinishing, stone flooring, carpeting, new lighting plan, French doors, windows, and paint.

Seaside Slab with Apex and J Profile features

Treyone

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Cornwall with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, slate floors and grey floor.

Lake Tapps - Snag Island

Madera Furniture Company

Preliminary designs and finished pieces for a beautiful custom home we contributed to in 2018. The basic layout and specifications were provided, we designed and created the finished product.

Woodley Park Living Areas Renovations

Jordan Design-Build Group

The owners engaged us to conduct a full house renovation to bring this historic stone mansion back to its former glory. One of the highest priorities was updating the main floor’s more public spaces which serve as the diplomat's primary representation areas where special events are hosted. Worn wall-to-wall carpet was removed revealing original oak hardwood floors that were sanded and refinished with an Early American stain. Great attention to detail was given to the selection, customization and installation of new drapes, carpets and runners all of which had to complement the home’s existing antique furniture. The striking red runner gives new life to the grand hall and winding staircase and makes quite an impression upon entering the property. New ceilings, medallions, chandeliers and a fresh coat of paint elevate the spaces to their fullest potential. A customized bar was added to an adjoining sunroom that serves as spillover space for formal events and a more intimate setting for casual gatherings.

Naperville Custom Home

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Marina Storm: Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and slate floors.

WILD PRAIRIE

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This lovely custom-built home is surrounded by wild prairie and horse pastures. ORIJIN STONE Premium Bluestone Blue Select is used throughout the home; from the front porch & step treads, as a custom fireplace surround, throughout the lower level including the wine cellar, and on the back patio. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Original Rock Designs TILE INSTALL: Uzzell Tile, Inc. BUILDER: Gordon James PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography

Half Moon Bay, CA - Walnut Bar

Shaw Cabinetry & Woodworks

Photos by Family Ink
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Novi Basement - Design & Build

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Spivey Construction Company, Inc

Jim Schmid Photography

This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and slate floors.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

Photo of a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

English-Style Basement Pub

Neal's Design Remodel

English-style pub that Her Majesty would be proud of. An authentic bar (straight from England) was the starting point for the design, then the areas beyond that include several vignette-style sitting areas, a den with a rustic fireplace, a wine cellar, a kitchenette, two bathrooms, an even a hidden home gym. Neal's Design Remodel

Tuscan Cliffs

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Aaron Vry
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Las Vegas with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and slate floors.

Retro Cherry Bar Architecture

Artisan Stairs & Millwork

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and slate floors.

Modern And Special Intelligent Fireline Ethanol Burner With Remote Control

Art Fireplace Technology Limited

No more duties, no more smells,no more cleaning, no more dangerious,the bioethanol is a modern and ecological natural fuel (it is a part of renewable and eco-friendly energies) which does not produce smokes.Really Nice idea to owning an interlligent bioethanol burners!

Henderson

Blue Mountain Kitchens

Jodi Hoelsken
Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and slate floors.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Plywood Floors and Slate 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.