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.

Basement

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

Bar View to Arched Wall

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View from bar through arched stone wall to theater screen.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Remodels/After

Larie Barnett Interior Decorator

After
Photo of a country single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback, terra-cotta floors, white benchtop and brown splashback.

Spanish Contemporary

JRP Design & Remodel

A custom wine nook with built-in cabinets and Talavera tile backsplash in a Spanish-style Westlake Village home renovation. Polished Quartz countertops and white paint give classic features such as raised panel drawers a fresh update. Glass-front cabinets with interior lighting turn stored barware into a beautiful display. Wrought steel bar pulls and knobs elevate the design of this contemporary Spanish look. Photographer: Tom Clary

Traditional Spanish Villa

Hann Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Skyline Country Club

Eren Design and Remodel

Robin Stancliff
Design ideas for an expansive wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Deephaven Nantucket Remodel

Boyer Building Corporation

Lower level entertainment space: Great walnut bar with authentic elbow rest. Nautical copper lights.
Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchens by Elegant Wood Design

Inspiration for a mediterranean home bar in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, brick splashback and terra-cotta floors.

A Spanish Mediterranean Home

John Cook Kitchens

Mid-sized mediterranean wet bar in Hawaii with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Chandler, Arizona

D'amore IDS

Kitchen, Bathroom, remodel, Traditional kitchen remodel, Custom cabinets, wood cabinets, Custom Island, Custom tile back splash, Custom Wood Hood, Glass Doors Cabinets, 42" wall cabinets, 36" Cook Top, Specialty Cabinets, Kitchen Hardware, Warming Drawer, Hutch, 36" Roll-Out Trays Pantry, Microwave Oven Combination, Built in Refrigerator, Custom Wood Molding, Wood legs, Custom Bar, Wet Bar, Shelves, Spice Rack, Tray Dividers, Wood side panels, Window Coverings, Kitchen Stools, Bar Stools, Traditional Bar Stools, Black Bar Stools, Lighting, Granite Coutertop, Tile Kitchen Floor, Bathroom Mirror, Chandler, Arizona. D'amore IDS INC.

View from Pool Table

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View from the pool table room.
Mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Butler's Pantry

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

The existing butler's pantry was outdated. Homeowners were tired of the fussy-looking wall cabinets with muntins that they couldn't align with the shelves. The countertop was granite tiles, and the flooring was mexican pavers.

Walters

The Arbor House Inc.

This is an example of a large country galley seated home bar in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

New Mediterranean

Jane Henderson Interior Design

wine cellar and bar
Design ideas for a small mediterranean single-wall seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, terra-cotta floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen

Kathi Bart's Galeria Two-O-Six

Guest cottage (Casita) built on property next to main house at Mayacama Golf and Country Club
Design ideas for a small mediterranean single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Stone Wall and Theater Room

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View of the arched wall and theater room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bar

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View of the bar with wine rack, liquor shelves, glass rack, shelving, and TV.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

Bar

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Additional view of the back side of the bar.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Terra-cotta 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.