This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Charleston with medium hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Persimmon Bar

Kane Home Cabinetry and Design

A Galley home bar redesigned in style!
Design ideas for a small transitional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Kingsway Family Games Room

Nest Design Studio

Echo1 Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall home bar in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and blue cabinets.

Hasse Lower Level

Rebecca Ryan Design

Photo of a country u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Fox Hollow Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Moody Smoking Lounge

CALEB by design

This project is in progress with construction beginning July '22. We are expanding and relocating an existing home bar, adding millwork for the walls, and painting the walls and ceiling in a high gloss emerald green. The furnishings budget is $50,000.

Devon Butler Pantry New Construction

Cullen Construction Inc.

Large traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Party Barn

Vernon Wentz

The lighting design in this rustic barn with a modern design was the designed and built by lighting designer Mike Moss. This was not only a dream to shoot because of my love for rustic architecture but also because the lighting design was so well done it was a ease to capture. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Salem Luxury

Aesthetics, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cape Coral

R. Stevens Interiors

Jon Hohman
Design ideas for a large transitional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Study ft. Hidden Bar

Keryn Stokes

Upon opening the custom bi-fold doors, the bar is now on display for easy access. The built-in bar features three shelves for glassware, six drawers for miscellaneous items, an integrated sink, and a hidden granite counter-top. It also boasts LED dimming light strips. Photo Credit: Keryn Stokes Edit Credit: Dan Koczera Installation: Rick Fifield

Mirror Lake Lakefront

Kathy Okonske

Traditional wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Leenheer Renovations

Leenheer Homes and Renovations

Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and stone tile splashback.

English Gentleman's Bar

Futurian Systems

This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

KITCHEN BAR

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

Oil rubbed bronze hardware and glass knobs echo the chandelier with lightly dripping crystals. The quartz countertop and marble backsplash reflect light, and the herringbone pattern adds interest. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom

The Back Road

Talie Jane Interiors

Brad Scott Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

West Pelican

Kunstlerstone dba Coastal Stone

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Other with quartzite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

West Dulwich Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

This detached home in West Dulwich was opened up & extended across the back to create a large open plan kitchen diner & seating area for the family to enjoy together. We added oak herringbone parquet to this whisky room, bespoke joinery, a hidden wine fridge & panelling to make it feel cosy & elegant

Bar with Back-Lit Onyx Backsplash

Orren Pickell Building Group

The back-lit onyx provides a focal point for the large basement bar. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, orange splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and granite benchtops.

Wellborn Cabinetry Collection

Finkbone Remodeling and Construction Inc.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Medium Hardwood 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.