Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped home bar in Milwaukee with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room

Four Elements Construction

A close friend of one of our owners asked for some help, inspiration, and advice in developing an area in the mezzanine level of their commercial office/shop so that they could entertain friends, family, and guests. They wanted a bar area, a poker area, and seating area in a large open lounge space. So although this was not a full-fledged Four Elements project, it involved a Four Elements owner's design ideas and handiwork, a few Four Elements sub-trades, and a lot of personal time to help bring it to fruition. You will recognize similar design themes as used in the Four Elements office like barn-board features, live edge wood counter-tops, and specialty LED lighting seen in many of our projects. And check out the custom poker table and beautiful rope/beam light fixture constructed by our very own Peter Russell. What a beautiful and cozy space!

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

Custom built in cabinetry and shelving create a great bar area located adjacent to the kitchen perfect for hosting large gatherings at the lake. Shiplap backsplash was reused from another area of the home.

Industrial basement finishing in Springfield, VA

BasementRemodeling.com

Dark gray wetbar gets a modern/industrial look with the exposed brick wall
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Southerleigh Charm | Traditional Transitional

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Gray Carpet by Mohawk • Natural Opulence II, color Mineral || High Bar — Shiloh Cabinetry • Caviar on Clear Alder || Quartz Countertop by Viatera in Basso

Transitional - Home Bar

Aslan Design & Build

We transformed an out of date dining room to a classy bar room with grasscloth wallcovering, a new distressed freestanding bar from Pottery Barn, two Leathercraft bar stools, and new light fixtures from Currey and Company and Uttermost.

Modern Farmhouse Basement

Rosemary Lily

This is an example of a small country single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Otsego Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

When an old neighbor referred us to a new construction home built in my old stomping grounds I was excited. First, close to home. Second it was the EXACT same floor plan as the last house I built. We had a local contractor, Curt Schmitz sign on to do the construction and went to work on layout and addressing their wants, needs, and wishes for the space. Since they had a fireplace upstairs they did not want one int he basement. This gave us the opportunity for a whole wall of built-ins with Smart Source for major storage and display. We also did a bar area that turned out perfectly. The space also had a space room we dedicated to a work out space with barn door. We did luxury vinyl plank throughout, even in the bathroom, which we have been doing increasingly.

One Park Place Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bars

Studio R Design

Dimensional gold tile with dark cabinetry and a concrete-eque countertop.
Design ideas for a contemporary wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

wet bar in Ellicott City, MD

GloRem

U-shape bar
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Fleming Island Home

BeeTree Homes

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Family Room Remodel

Elite Flooring Specialists

Christine Lentocha
Design ideas for a large country home bar in Other with vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Nags Head • Oceanfront • Buckey Breeze

SAGA Realty & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

This modern farmhouse coffee bar features a straight-stacked gray tile backsplash with open shelving, black leathered quartz countertops, and matte black farmhouse lights on an arm. The rift-sawn white oak cabinets conceal Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers.

Mango + Pear Place

Surfside Home Co.

This is an example of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

A lower level home bar in a Bettendorf Iowa home with LED-lit whiskey barrel planks, Koch Knotty Alder gray cabinetry, and Cambria Quartz counters in Charlestown design. Galveston series pendant lighting by Quorum also featured. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

Basement Walk-up Bar

FBC Remodel

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

Custom metal footrest for bar seating.
Inspiration for a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and red splashback.

Life of the Party: A Bright Kitchen Design

Next Stage Design + Build

As the design process evolved, the idea of the Ultimate Cocktail Bar emerged and developed into an integral component of the new bright kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Plywood Floors and Vinyl 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.