Brass & shiplap accents make this home bar unique!
Design ideas for a small transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors and white benchtop.

WATERWAY INTRACOASTAL HOME

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

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.

Hideout Canyon

Tall Pines Construction

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Full Home Remodel in Surprise AZ

Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc.

This home bar fits perfectly in an under utilized great room niche featuring a dedicated area for wine, coffee and other specialty beverages. Ed Russell Photography.

Golden Isles Residence 1

2id Interiors

Emilio Collavino
Inspiration for a large contemporary home bar in Miami with dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Basement Bar - Schwartz

Mauk Cabinets by Design

A beautiful basement bar remodel. The use of contrast between Marsh's "Espresso" stain against the gorgeous grey tones in the "Omicron Silver" countertop and back splash tile create a clean and crisp look. The brushed nickel hardware, appliances, and plumbing fixtures help tie everything together. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Home Bar Renovation St. Louis, MO

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Selected Hospitality Projects

Studio Percale

DND Speakeasy bar at Vintry & Mercer hotel
Large traditional galley wet bar in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Bar with Wine Storage

The Kitchen and Bath Gallery, Inc

The entertainment center, paneled walls, and the bar cabinetry are the same knotty alder finish. The upper bar countertop is Mombassa granite with a 6cm laminated full bullnose edge. Photograph by Patrick Wherritt.

Basement Custom Bar

That Design Studio

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

Model Photos

Right Touch Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and porcelain floors.

29 Ave Infill

Siena Signature Builders Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

D in Fountain Hills

Rick Ritivoy CGR Project Designer

30" Wine cooler for individual temperature control. Thick block floating shelves with added lighting and a quartz counter top combine to make a modern craftsmen style

Rustic Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Basement Bar Area
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.

Fall 2018 Parade of Homes Model

Zehnder Homes

Home Bar with granite countertop, custom cabinetry, and pendant lights.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Bars

Ed Saloga Design Build

Landmark Photography
Photo of a mid-sized industrial single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Cedar Creek Entertainers Basement Finish

Comerio Homes

This basement finish was already finished when we started. The owners decided they wanted an entire face lift with a more in style look. We removed all the previous finishes and basically started over adding ceiling details and an additional workout room. Complete with a home theater, wine tasting area and game room.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets 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.