This is an example of a large transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with brown cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and brown floor.

68 - Mission Viejo - Complete Kitchen, Bath, Bar Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

New Westlake Home

WestBay Floor Source

A Wet Bar backsplash featuring Emser Tile's Illimina Photo Credit: Liana Dennison
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Thoughtful Details Whole House Remodel

Platt Builders

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Wheatland Model

Fischer Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and grey splashback.

Basement Bar and Wine Cellar

Küster Design

Another view of the basement bar showing the undermount, stainless bar sink, undercabinet beverage cooler, and storage.
Photo of a mediterranean wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Plandome Home Bar Design by Margali and Flynn

Margali & Flynn Designs

Home Bar
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Soft Contemporary/Transitional Home

Midwest Homes Inc

Open concept basement with bar and custom barn wood bar front
Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Bar

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Cherry home bar with granite countertops
Large traditional home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Charming Architectural Treasure

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Living Room

L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.

Home Builder Havana Homes
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Butler's Pantry

Suburban Builders

This is an example of a large transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink and brown cabinets.

68 - Mission Viejo - Complete Kitchen, Bath, Bar Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Possum Kingdom Lake Estate

Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer

The intricate cabinet woodwork is the centerpiece of the bar which is complemented by the bronzed granite countertop.
Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

B Family Residence

The Cabinet Shoppe

This is an example of a transitional home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Red Oak Ranch

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Home bar photographed for Mosaic AV by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. See more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com All images are ©2019 Tommy Daspit Photographer All Rights Reserved

Columbus, Ohio 2

Behal Sampson Dietz

Photo of a large country home bar in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Manhasset Home Bar Design by Margali and Flynn

Margali & Flynn Designs

Home Bar
This is an example of a large contemporary galley home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Library

South Gate Interiors

Stephanie Cargan Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops and ceramic floors.

Musical Inspired Interior

Suite Artistry

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and carpet.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Brown 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.