Inspiration for 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.

Meriden Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Wet bar after the renovation. Construction by RisherMartin Fine Homes Interior Design by Alison Mountain Interior Design Landscape by David Wilson Garden Design Photography by Andrea Calo

Parade of Homes- 2016 Model 2

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske
Photo of a large transitional galley wet bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops and vinyl floors.

Estes Park remodel

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View of bar/lounge and poker table area in barn/loft remodel. See photo of barn John Mullins
This is an example of a large modern seated home bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and tile benchtops.

Tobacco Stain on Maple

DAWSON CABINETS LTD.

Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Traditional Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel | Barham

Act 1 Flooring, Inc.

This custom wet bar was completed by Act 1 Flooring. The cabinets are a natural wood stain, and the counter tops are done in a taupe color porcelain tile. The tile on the floor is a 20x20 cream color porcelain tile.

Ribera Traditional Retreat

Summit Ridge Design LLC

Mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, marble floors, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and beige floor.

Kitchen/Great Room Renovation

Jill Helgeson Interiors

After photo of Kitchen/Great Room Renovation. The kitchen with the blue cabinets and the paneled room with the fireplace are the before pictures. We knocked out a wall between the kitchen and the paneled great room to make one open space.

Willis Custom Homes - 2017 Fall Parade of Homes

Wilson Lighting

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Elegance & Charm

Laubri Creations

This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Wellborn Cabinetry

Eren Design and Remodel

Wellborn Cabinetry
Inspiration for an expansive home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Completed Homes

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

Home Snappers
Design ideas for a small traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Penthouse Granada Theater Santa Barbara

Andrew Petrich Photography

Andrew Petrich
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Santa Barbara with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Parade of Homes- 2016 Model 2

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske
Large transitional galley wet bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops and vinyl floors.

Tobacco Stain on Maple

DAWSON CABINETS LTD.

This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

An Addition to retire into

Eric S. Perry Design & Build, Inc.

This whole project started with the purchase of this hand painted sink!
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Grand Estates at Northlake Hills Model Home

True Homes Photography

Hunter Coon - True Homes Photography
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and carpet.

Estes Park remodel

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modern bar in barn remodel John Mullins
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops and porcelain floors.

Full House Remodel

OSTBY Construction

Photo of a large l-shaped home bar in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, porcelain splashback and ceramic floors.

The Alhambra Model

Carstensen Homes

The Alhambra by Carstensen Homes.
Photo of an u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, tile benchtops and ceramic floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Tile Benchtops

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.