Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Louisville with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

156A Street, Surrey

Wow! Factor Staging Rentals

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Cozy Home Bar

Cabinets & Designs

A rustic hideaway for the gentlemen, or a relaxing weekend for the family. This Wood-Mode inspired cabin with home bar is a stunning combination of top-notch, solid wood cabinetry and elegant stonework.

Home Bar/Game Room Wall

Carver Creek Woodworks

Unique pine-crafted bar area/game room. Brings a warm feel to this basement!
Mid-sized modern seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchens

Chain of Lakes Granite Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional galley home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and porcelain floors.

Cottage 2016

The Tile & Stone Gallery

Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Granite Top Server With Wine Rack and Storage

Magic Touch Contracting Corp.

BASE WINERACK
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Napa Valley Luxury Estate

CRC Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large industrial seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and concrete floors.

Manhattan Beach Modern Farmhouse

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Photo of a large country single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

New Project

Emperial Hardwood Flooring

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Hawaiian Inspired Remodel

Invision Design + Build

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Basement Bar

Weddington Custom Homes

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Louisville with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Glenview Remodel

Leah Bolger Design

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Musayeff House

lilienthal studios

Photo 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.

Basement Bar

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

The cabinets were done in this grey-washed finish. The grain of the wood still comes through for a modern rustic look. The oil rubbed bronze faucet and cabinet pulls accent the cabinets nicely.

Custom Furniture and Interiors

JBB | architecture + interiors

Jeffrey Baker
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors and mirror splashback.

"Beach Bling" wine bar

RZ Designs

A custom wine bar is next to the kitchen. The door style is the same, but the finish is changed to create a more "furniture" looking wine bar. photo: Patricia Bean

Contemporary Home on Jefferson Highway

Lynch Construction Group

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, concrete floors and beige floor.

DISPLAY SALE

Countrywide Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, black splashback, timber splashback and carpet.

Man Cave Media Room Bar

Turnberry Construction Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Solid Surface Benchtops

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.