Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Modern Waterfront Kitchen

Erin Paige Pitts Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Del Sur Country House Wine Bar

McCullough Design Development, Inc.

This wine bar located in the formal entry room has an authentic "Wine Cellar" feel due to the stone veneer wall and lighting touches, yet has every convenience at hand, including the cooler. Photo by FlashitFirst.com

Butler Pantry

Corinthian Fine Homes

These homeowners had lived in their home for a number of years and loved their location, however as their family grew and they needed more space, they chose to have us tear down and build their new home. With their generous sized lot and plenty of space to expand, we designed a 10,000 sq/ft house that not only included the basic amenities (such as 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms), but also a four car garage, three laundry rooms, two craft rooms, a 20’ deep basement sports court for basketball, a teen lounge on the second floor for the kids and a screened-in porch with a full masonry fireplace to watch those Sunday afternoon Colts games.

Montana Family Compound

Shannon Callaghan Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Fox Chapel Wine Bar

NOTION, LLC

Notion, LLC Designer: Natalia Dragunova Photographer: Bradd Celidonia
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Oak Park Infant Welfare Showcase House

Facilities Design Group PC

This is an example of a large eclectic galley seated home bar in Chicago with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops and mirror splashback.

Design Ideas by Napoleon

Napoleon Products

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, marble benchtops and white benchtop.

Our Latest Model Home

Element Home Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Project The Best Bar None

m studio interior design

What once was a great room lacking purpose and meaning is now a redefined environment fit for fun conversation and entertaining. With a blank canvas, a single piece of art was used to serve as the inspirational driver for this bar design. A wall bump-out was incorporated to anchor the entire bar within the massive great room. Symmetrical balance was formed by use of mirrored open shelves flanking the central piece of artwork. Layers of subtle wall textures from the mother of pearl wallcovering to the washed porcelain tile offer dimension. The rich wooden tones of the millwork highlight the touch of ornamentation and not only contrast against the translucent appearance of the natural quartzite counter but ground the overall design amongst the existing travertine floor. To further compliment the lustrous tones from the art piece, hints of brass and gold are seen in the pendants, bar stool bases and the metal detail intersecting the wall shelves. A deep sage accent wall is introduced to further accentuate the space and create a moodier vibe. Sophistication paired with intriguing elements breathe new life into this transformed great room space.

Lower Level Wet Bar in Media Room

Orren Pickell Building Group

Lower level wet bar features open metal shelving. Backsplash field tile is AKDO GL1815-0312CO 3" x 12" in dove gray installed in a vertical stacked pattern.

Traditional Kitchen + Rustic Lower Level Remodel

Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

Photo Credit - David Bader
Traditional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, timber splashback, brown benchtop and vinyl floors.

Kitchen Remodels

Kitchen Solvers of Fort Lauderdale

Mid-sized single-wall home bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Gorgeous Home Bar

Henderson Custom Homes & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and grey benchtop.

Industrial Chic Sports Enthusiast's Basement

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Bob Narod
This is an example of a transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Old Marsh Renovation

Onshore Construction & Development, Inc.

Design ideas for a mediterranean seated home bar in Miami with dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Downtown Greenville Residence I

Ridgeline Construction Group, Inc

Inspiro 8 Studios
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brick splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, red splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

This jewel bar is tacked into an alcove with very little space. Wood ceiling details play on the drywall soffit layouts and make the bar look like it simply belongs there. Various design decisions were made in order to make this little bar feel larger and allow to maximize storage. For example, there is no hanging pendants over the illuminated onyx front and the front of the bar was designed with horizontal slats and uplifting illuminated onyx slabs to keep the area open and airy. Storage is completely maximized in this little space and includes full height refrigerated wine storage with more wine storage directly above inside the cabinet. The mirrored backsplash and upper cabinets are tacked away and provide additional liquor storage beyond, but also reflect the are directly in front to offer illusion of more space. As you turn around the corner, there is a cabinet with a linear sink against the wall which not only has an obvious function, but was selected to double as a built in ice through for cooling your favorite drinks. And of course, you must have drawer storage at your bar for napkins, bar tool set, and other bar essentials. These drawers are cleverly incorporated into the design of the illuminated onyx cube on the right side of the bar without affecting the look of the illuminated part. Considering the footprint of about 55 SF, this is the best use of space incorporating everything you would possibly need in a bar… and it looks incredible! Photography: Craig Denis

Cherry Hills Village Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, brown benchtop, open cabinets and grey floor.

Classic Details

Rhoads Design & Construction

Photography by Starboard & Port of Springfield, MO.
Inspiration for a large transitional galley wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and copper benchtops.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Red Cabinets and Dark Wood 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.