This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Whitewater lake #2

Ruebl Builders LLC

Custom Wisconsin bar with pine cabinets
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Basement Finishing

Adel Woodwork Inc

bar features back wall in Reclaimed Finish bricks
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured floor, brick splashback and ceramic floors.

Wine Bar

Luitjohan's Flooring America

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback and medium hardwood floors.

PAC HEIGHTS REMODEL

Tomasi Cabinet Makers

Photography by Paul Dyer
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Walnut Wet Bar

Timeless Works, LLC

Beautiful warm walnut wet bar with matching countertop
Inspiration for a transitional wet bar in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Delightful Terrace Level in Roswell

Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

A view of the cedar corbels and paneling that complement the pecan cabinets and bar top. Gregg Willett Photography
Design ideas for a beach style single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with porcelain floors, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and wood benchtops.

Byron Center - Garages, Pool, & Climbing Wall!

DK Homes

This craftsman home is built for a car fanatic and has a four car garage and a three car garage below. The house also takes advantage of the elevation to sneak a gym into the basement of the home, complete with climbing wall!

Transitional

Mabry Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Spanish style, Palos Verdes Estates

Melanie Giolitti Interior Design

Photography by Melanie Giolitti
Design ideas for a large mediterranean wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Rustic Downingtown Bar

Dwell Design Co

Photo Courtesy of: Rittenhouse Builders Photo By: Josh Barker Photography Lancaster County's Design-Driven Cabinetry Experts
This is an example of a small country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

May Apple Basement

CMH Builders, Inc.

Wet bar with stacked stone backsplash and bar wall Faux wood plank porcelain floor tile
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Farm Pond - Sherborn, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

59th Street Parade Home

GreenWood Design Build

Design ideas for a large traditional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Basement Bar – Woolman Woods – Fall 2013 Parade

Gonyea Custom Homes

Basement bar with durable porcelain wood look tile flooring instead of natural wood. Wine cellar framed by rustic brick archway. Photography by Spacecrafting

Kitchen

The Mine

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Seattle with slate floors, no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Perfect for Entertaining

Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork

This is an example of a transitional wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.

Family Retreat with Hidden Surprises

InFocus Designs

This is an example of 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.

Covington Homes Model- The Palazzo

Covington Homes

Martin Prosek Photography
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

North Oaks - Traditional Remodel

Michels Homes

Photography: Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel 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.