This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Brookville II

Margali & Flynn Designs

Photo: Richard Law Digital
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Novak Project

Aurora Technology

This is an example of a large industrial single-wall seated home bar in Omaha with open cabinets, brick splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Leawood Midwestern Rustic

Cathy Dykman Acinger Design

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Northern California

Juxtapose Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and marble benchtops.

Contemporary House

Niche Modern

Darius Kuzmickas This private residence also features Niche's Pharos pendants in Crimson glass, which make a bold statement hanging from the high ceiling above the bar. The color choice is the perfect complement to the block-style countertop and reclaimed redwood prominent in the rustic room.

Corian Riverbed Bar

Maxwell Counters Inc.

Corian Riverbed
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Traditional Home Bar

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Dense Residence

Anderson Clark Interiors, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Lake Austin Hacienda

Rick O'Donnell Architect, LLC

wet bar/ wine bar Olson/Defendorf Custom Homes
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped home bar in Austin with terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige splashback.

Open-plan Concept | Contemporary Living, Dining & Bathroom

Improva

This modern contemporary style dry bar area features Avant Stone Bianco Orobico - honed, benchtop and splash back with a sliding door to hide the bar when not in use.

Custom wet bar

Outline Construction LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Homefield Road

HUX London

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with an integrated sink, open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and beige floor.

Traditional Living Room with Home Bar

Hive Home

Amy Bartlam
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel and New Bar Space in Oviedo

KBF Design Gallery

Mid-sized transitional home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback and stone tile splashback.

Kitchen Remodel and New Bar Space in Oviedo

KBF Design Gallery

Wellborn Cabinetry Design Gallery

Artisan Cabinetry & Stone

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Orlando with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Teton Springs 3 Fairway

With the Grain, LLC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Carani Bar

Detailed Designs By Denise

Large traditional seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

JohnsonM Kitchen South Tampa

Schoeman Construction

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Open Cabinets

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.