2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

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.

Strawberry Hollow Farm Basement Bar

MK Designs LLC

Rustic basement bar with Kegarator & concrete countertops.
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and grey benchtop.

The Ewing Avenue House

Andrea and Co. Design

Modern seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar & Stools

FBC Remodel

The basement bar is anchored on one side by stacked stone column. Large wood beams on the ceiling complement the dark custom cabinetry. ©Finished Basement Company

Hawaiian-Contemporary Resort Living

Kevin Rugee Architect, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical seated home bar in San Diego with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops and porcelain floors.

Milton Farnhouse

Architecturally Inspired Kitchens

Christina Wedge Photography
This is an example of an industrial seated home bar in Atlanta with open cabinets, concrete benchtops and porcelain floors.

McIllree

Trentwood Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bloomfield Hills II renovation

Tutto Interiors

Silver and gold Patina mosaic tile grounded by a stone subway tile along with a Sub-zero Wolf wine cooler
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Bars

Solid Rock Concrete Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and concrete benchtops.

Downtown High-Rise

Laura Manchee Designs

Dry Bar with Stained Concrete Counter and Blue Plaster Wall - 2009 ASID Winner | Photo Credit: Miro Dvorscak
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Strawberry Hollow Farm Basement Bar

MK Designs LLC

Basement Wet Bar

FBC Remodel

The wet bar in the basement is equipped with under-cabinet appliances freeing up counterspace. Beer tap installed on the counter.©Finished Basement Company

Contemporary meets Traditional

Matthies Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Turning a ground floor into added rental revenue

Koskey Homes

Concrete Bar finished with tile
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Apollo

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain 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.

McIllree

Trentwood Homes

Large galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Wet bar

Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.

Contractor: Infinity Construction, Photographer: Allyson Lubow
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Altadore "The Owen"

Cenova Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Concrete Benchtops 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.