Eric Rorer
Photo of a small traditional wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Wooded Enclave

Beverly Bradshaw Interiors

Small transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, no sink, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and black benchtop.

Charming Retreat

H.J. Martin and Son

With a beautiful light taupe color pallet, this shabby chic retreat combines beautiful natural stone and rustic barn board wood to create a farmhouse like abode. High ceilings, open floor plans and unique design touches all work together in creating this stunning retreat.

Butler's Pantry with Glass Doors

Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.

Traditional home bar in Chicago with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Mt. Lookout

Western Custom Cabinetry

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

2014 Idea ShowHouse

Arteva Homes

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and limestone splashback.

New House

Fielitz Cabinets

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and glass benchtops.

Rustic Elegance Cavalcade

Designing Interiors Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Mirrors

Glass Design LLC

Etched bar mirror of pool table during construction. Prices vary according to size and design. Glass Design LLC Dean Young
Mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and mosaic tile splashback.

Winding Creek Addition

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Focus-Pocus
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Shaw Court

User

BJ Photography
This is an example of a transitional home bar in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

The Cottage

Parkyn Design

Rustic home bar.
Photo of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Toronto with medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Gourmet Kitchen with Great Room

Synergy Builders Inc.

Transitional space that is clean and open, yet cozy and comfortable
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rylestone - Narrow Lakefront Cottage

Visbeen Architects

An enchanting mix of materials highlights this 2,500-square-foot design. A light-filled center entrance connects the main living areas on the roomy first floor with an attached two-car garage in this inviting, four bedroom, five-and-a-half bath abode. A large fireplace warms the hearth room, which is open to the dining and sitting areas. Nearby are a screened-in porch and a family-friendly kitchen. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a great room and bunk room; downstairs you’ll find a traditional gathering room, exercise area and guest bedroom.

30- Park City, Utah Residence

Masterpiece Millwork & Door

Joshua Caldwell
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with medium wood cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Boerum Hill Greek Revival

The Brooklyn Studio

Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO
Traditional wet bar in New York with glass-front cabinets and blue cabinets.

Design Ideas by Napoleon

Napoleon Products

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, marble benchtops and white benchtop.

Bar

R|House Design Build

This bar is perfect for entertaining family and friends. Fully equipped with with a keg for the adults and a root beer keg for the kids! The herringbone wood ceiling really warms up the feel of the bar!

Olmos Park remodel

Paper Moon Painting

High-gloss cabinets lacquered by Paper Moon Painting in Sherwin Williams' "Inkwell, a rick black. Mirror backsplash, marble countertops.
Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Our Latest Model Home

Element Home Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Glass-front 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.