Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Spanish home remodel

Martha Hafner

A beverage bar out of the main circulation of the kichen and just inside from the pool area provides a place to hide breakfast coffee behind an appliance garage, as well as liquor and wine in storage below.

Hamptons Terrace Level

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

Approx. 1800 square foot basement where client wanted to break away from their more formal main level. Requirements included a TV area, bar, game room, guest bedroom and bath. Having previously remolded the main level of this home; Home Expressions Interiors was contracted to design and build a space that is kid friendly and equally comfortable for adult entertaining. Mercury glass pendant fixtures coupled with rustic beams and gray stained wood planks are the highlights of the bar area. Heavily grouted brick walls add character and warmth to the back bar and media area. Gray walls with lighter hued ceilings along with simple craftsman inspired columns painted crisp white maintain a fresh and airy feel. Wood look porcelain tile helps complete a space that is durable and ready for family fun.

Coto de Caza Extravagant Kitchen & Great Room Make Over

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This butlers pantry has it all: Ice maker with capacity to make 100 lbs of ice a day, drawers for coffee mugs, and cabinets for cocktail glasses. On the flip size of this image is a frosted glass door entrance to a pantry for food and supplies, keep additional storage and prep area out of the way of your guests.

Mount Olympus Full Home Remodel

Modern Creation Inc.

New Home Bar with Dekton countertops
Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Orange County with dark wood cabinets, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Wet Bar

Design Theory Interiors, LLC

Homeowner wanted a modern wet bar with hints of rusticity. These custom cabinets have metal mesh inserts in upper cabinets and painted brick backsplash. The wine storage area is recessed into the wall to allow more open floor space

New Farmhouse - Lower Level Wet Bar

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Lower Level Wet Bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Palm Springs Mid Century vacation

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

Metallic velvet flock wallpaper by Zinc
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall home bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Chicago Spec Home - Wet Bar

Denori Design

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

New Home

CAP Carpet & Flooring

Add elegance and natural warmth to your space with beautiful hardwood floors from CAP. The earthy tones within the wood help to finish off this gorgeous transitional design. CAP Carpet & Flooring is the leading provider of flooring & area rugs in the Twin Cities. CAP Carpet & Flooring is a locally owned and operated company, and we pride ourselves on helping our customers feel welcome from the moment they walk in the door. We are your neighbors. We work and live in your community and understand your needs. You can expect the very best personal service on every visit to CAP Carpet & Flooring and value and warranties on every flooring purchase. Our design team has worked with homeowners, contractors and builders who expect the best. With over 30 years combined experience in the design industry, Angela, Sandy, Sunnie,Maria, Caryn and Megan will be able to help whether you are in the process of building, remodeling, or re-doing. Our design team prides itself on being well versed and knowledgeable on all the up to date products and trends in the floor covering industry as well as countertops, paint and window treatments. Their passion and knowledge is abundant, and we're confident you'll be nothing short of impressed with their expertise and professionalism. When you love your job, it shows: the enthusiasm and energy our design team has harnessed will bring out the best in your project. Make CAP Carpet & Flooring your first stop when considering any type of home improvement project- we are happy to help you every single step of the way.

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.

Remodel_John

Brooks Construction Group, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

FIDDLETOWN KITCHEN

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

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.

Front of Bar

KBF by Audi Contractors

Photo of a small country u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Contemporary in Gray

Serenité Interiors

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with porcelain floors, no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown floor.

River Trail Entertainment Bar

Meyer Design

Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Overlook G

Studio Design Elements

James Harris
Design ideas for a mid-sized country seated home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Fremont

Bickimer Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback and porcelain floors.

Ainsworth Project

DesignFix LLC

Removing heavy upper cabinets and replacing them with floating shelves on a newly-painted wall transformed this home bar into a stylish spot for entertaining.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.