Home Builder Ridgestone Homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

Basement Putting Green & Bar

EastWing Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Shades of White

Troico

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Whole House Renovation- Naperville Illinois

Legacy Design & Construction, Inc.

Wet bar with pull up seating and entertainment area.
Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Acreage

Ron's Homes Inc

This is an example of a wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors and grey benchtop.

22nd Street Kitchen Remodel

cab-i-net Design & Remodel Specialists

Large country u-shaped home bar in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Lakeside Executive Retreat

Duke Homes, Inc.

The lower level features a black tiled fireplace, workout room, additional bed and bathrooms as well as a wet bar.
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bar Design

Nuclei Lifestyle Design

Photo of a large modern single-wall bar cart in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, laminate floors, brown floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

PKS Kitchen Remodel

Blue Green Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors and white benchtop.

Basement Bar

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

This full-home renovation included a sunroom addition in the first phase. In the second phase of renovations, our work focused on the primary bath, basement renovations, powder room and guest bath. The basement is divided into a game room/entertainment space, a home gym, a storage space, and a guest bedroom and bath.

Bull Valley Basement

Oliver Construction LLC

photos by Jennifer Oliver
This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, laminate floors and grey floor.

New Home - Wise

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have a stunning new home project. This home uses Marsh Furniture cabinets through out the home to create a very modern farmhouse look. Clean whites and rich espresso stains are found all through the home to create a clean look while still providing some contrast with the dark espresso stain. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Family Retreat with Hidden Surprises

InFocus Designs

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bear Lake Lodge

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Photo of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, laminate floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bull Valley Basement

Oliver Construction LLC

photos by Jennifer Oliver
Inspiration for a large traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, laminate floors and grey floor.

Reserve Retreat at Lake Gaston

LuxeMark Company

Photos bu Tad Davis
Small u-shaped seated home bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, laminate floors and grey benchtop.

Bernacki Family Home

Design Craft Homes Inc

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Other with laminate floors, grey floor, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and grey benchtop.

PKS Kitchen Remodel

Blue Green Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

White On White

Creative Interiors Inc.

This is an example of a country home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Executive Ranch Designed for Entertaining

Duke Homes, Inc.

The basement's bar offers the perfect place for preparing snacks for a family movie night.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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