Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Best of 2017

Master Plan Builders & Master Plan Design

Inspiration for a large l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Wet bars

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Wormy chestnut wet bar, antique glass, soapstone countertop
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Kingston Mills - Dream basement

Hierarchy Development & Design

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Irish pub style basement home bar. Dark rich wood custom cabinets wood countertop bar.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

The Kingfisher at Peninsula Lakes

Schell Brothers

Design ideas for a large beach style seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Richmound Sask Farm Homestead

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Southampton's Amazing Basements

Southampton Builders

Jonathan Nutt
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback and ceramic floors.

Elite Merlot Kitchen

Fabuwood Cabinetry

Beatty Lumber Company
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Entertaining on Lake Wylie

McSpadden Homes

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Colorado Ski Home #1

Eggers Architecture, Inc.

Wet bar at rec room with stone veneer and custom zinc counter tops.
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Basement Renovations

The Renovators of Canada (T-ROC)

This simple wooden bar underlines a creative approach to remodel a basement area.
Design ideas for a single-wall wet bar in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic floors.

Lake Home

Vintage Custom Homes

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Omaha with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Ballwin Basement with Bar and Fireplace

Pro Basement Inc.

Larry Otte
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with ceramic floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Basement Family Room with Wine Cellar and Game/TV Areas

Sibrava & Associates, Interior Concepts

Home Bar/Entertainment Area. Custom banquette seating upholstered with leather seat and contrast fabric inside back. Custom pub table is a weathered black iron base and hand-planed solid wood top. Designed to fill the nook area and offer intimate seating for 3 to 4 people. Refrigerated wine room on right is temperature controlled.

Deluxe Wet Bar

Castle Kitchens and Interiors

Design and photography by Jennifer Hayes
Large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Modern Mediterranean Getaway

Veranda Designer Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Bar

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and ceramic floors.

Custom Home

Strecker Homes

Country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Bertch Kitchen Cabinetry

Woodhill Supply, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional galley wet bar in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Ceramic 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.