photos by Jennifer Oliver
Photo 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.

Bar

Strom Construction Inc

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and laminate floors.

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.

Basement Putting Green & Bar

EastWing Architects

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.

Basement Putting Green & Bar

EastWing Architects

Photo of 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.

Modern Farmhouse Acreage

Ron's Homes Inc

Photo 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.

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

Modern Farmhouse Acreage

Ron's Homes Inc

Inspiration for 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.

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.

A Growing Family’s Retreat

Duke Homes, Inc.

A custom wet bar is hidden by a sliding barn door off the home's main level living room.
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Putting Green & Bar

EastWing Architects

A Growing Family’s Retreat

Duke Homes, Inc.

A custom wet bar is hidden by a sliding barn door off the home's main level living room.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white 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.