Photo of a transitional home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and porcelain floors.

Transitional New Construction in Urbandale

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

Dura Supreme Cabinetry Designed By Amy Price
Transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Hidden Away

Whicker Construction

Dale Hanke
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Discovery Ridge Project

SmithErickson Designs

Inspiration for a traditional wet bar in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Basement - Morris Township, NJ

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Exquisite Entertaining in Kildeer

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Elegant Transitional

Gebben Interior

Wood tile Round dining table custom chairs with leather seats Custom art work Chandelier
Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Tiny Township Basement

Total Living Concepts

Nat Kay Photography
Design ideas for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Phoenix Whole House Remodel GC

Luxury Remodels Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, granite benchtops, travertine splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Musayeff House

lilienthal studios

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and white floor.

JUNGLE COFFEE BAR 160 MQ

Polygona

Un progetto che fonde materiali e colori naturali ad una vista ed una location cittadina, un mix di natura ed urbano, due realtà spesso in contrasto ma che trovano un equilibrio in questo luogo. Jungle perchè abbiamo volutamente inserito le piante come protagoniste del progetto. Un verde che non solo è ecosostenibile, ma ha poca manutenzione e non crea problematiche funzionali. Le troviamo non solo nei vasi, ma abbiamo creato una sorta di bosco verticale che riempie lo spazio oltre ad avere funzione estetica. In netto contrasto a tutto questo verde, troviamo uno stile a tratti “Minimal Chic” unito ad un “Industrial”. Li potete riconoscere nell’utilizzo del tessuto per divanetti e sedute, che però hanno una struttura metallica tubolari, in tinta Champagne Semilucido. Grande attenzione per la privacy, che è stata ricavata creando delle vere e proprie barriere di verde tra i tavoli. Questo progetto infatti ha come obiettivo quello di creare uno spazio rilassante all’interno del caos di una città, una location dove potersi rilassare dopo una giornata di intenso lavoro con una spettacolare vista sulla città.

Deron Basement

Evergreen Building Group, LLC.

The mosaic glass tile, marble countertop, and dark cherry cabinetry make this a stand out basement bar area.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Customized Door Panels with LED Lighting and Mirrors

Dovetail Group LLC

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Reflective Gem Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Musayeff House

lilienthal studios

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and white floor.

Elegant Transitional

Gebben Interior

Wood tile Round dining table custom chairs with leather seats Custom art work Chandelier
Photo of a transitional home bar in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

S Secluded Place Renovation

4D Design + Consulting

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Gentleman's Lounge/Bar

Innovative Kitchen Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and porcelain floors.

Programmable, Colored LED Lighting in Each Panel

Dovetail Group LLC

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional New Construction in Urbandale

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

Dura Supreme Cabinetry Designed By Amy Price
Photo of a transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

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