Photo of a small country wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Coastal Kitchen

Barbara Crane Designs

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.

Urban Infill

Touchstone Architecture

Touchstone Architecture
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Willows, Summerlin

Design by Sasha

Built in home wetbar
Design ideas for a small transitional galley wet bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Classic White Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Warmth

Modern Kitchen Design

Mark Karrer
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, slate floors and mosaic tile splashback.

Cordillera Log Residence

Carol Moore Interior Design, Inc.

Large country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and concrete floors.

HASSN

Allen Kitchen & Bath

Breakfast bar looking into kitchen. Decorative wood columns cover structural posts and integrate into round island. KraftMaid Rutherford maple cabinets and Silicon Gold granite tops. Flooring is 24x24 marble with gold inserts.

Crestwood Cabinetry Gallery

Wyoming Building Supply

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

0406 New Residence

Bouril Design Studio, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Chelsea Cabinets

Panache Inspiration Center

Home bar nestled in the basement, ready to use for guests and family movie nights! With pizza maker, glass rack, pop corn machine and a TV to watch the game! Tile installed through Rob at Hanson Masonry in Starbuck, MN!

Decorative Custom Hutch

Inde Kitchen Remodelers

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Naumann Residence

Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.

This is an example of a large l-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and granite benchtops.

Bar with Wine Storage

The Kitchen and Bath Gallery, Inc

The entertainment center, paneled walls, and the bar cabinetry are the same knotty alder finish. The upper bar countertop is Mombassa granite with a 6cm laminated full bullnose edge. Photograph by Patrick Wherritt.

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.

Cedar Creek Entertainers Basement Finish

Comerio Homes

This basement finish was already finished when we started. The owners decided they wanted an entire face lift with a more in style look. We removed all the previous finishes and basically started over adding ceiling details and an additional workout room. Complete with a home theater, wine tasting area and game room.

Rehoboth Beach, DE Master Bath and Built-In Bar

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This built-in bar features Brighton Cabinetry with Lincoln Raised doors and Maple Masterpiece finish. The countertops are LG Viatera Aria quartz with demi bullnose edge.

Lake View

Adelaine Construction, Inc.

Designed and remodeled by Adelaine Construction, Inc. in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Drafted by ZKE Designs in Oden, Michigan and photographed by Speckman Photography in Rapid City, Michigan.

Coquitlam Whole House Renovation

Stevenson Design Works Ltd

Man Cave and Bar. Photos by Stevenson Design Works
Large traditional u-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Young Custom Wet Bar

That Design Studio

Inspiration for a small traditional galley wet bar with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel 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.