Separate area from kitchen for bar or coffee/tea with small sink, built-in small fridge, glass cabinets and plenty of storage space.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Spring Mountain Ranch

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Strathcona County Sconaglen Estates #2 - Exterior/Interior Renovation

Four Elements Construction

Our client was so happy with the full interior renovation we did for her a few years ago, that she asked us back to help expand her indoor and outdoor living space. In the back, we added a new hot tub room, a screened-in covered deck, and a balcony off her master bedroom. In the front we added another covered deck and a new covered car port on the side. The new hot tub room interior was finished with cedar wooden paneling inside and heated tile flooring. Along with the hot tub, a custom wet bar and a beautiful double-sided fireplace was added. The entire exterior was re-done with premium siding, custom planter boxes were added, as well as other outdoor millwork and landscaping enhancements. The end result is nothing short of incredible!

Basement Bar build

Jessy Mateer Woodworking

This is an example of a large country l-shaped home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors and multi-coloured floor.

A Magnificent Transformation

Infinity Construction, llc.

Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Large Scale Full Home Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

Photo of a large transitional home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Entry to Wet Bar Room Black French Doors Providence Victorian

DCI - Design Contractors, Inc.

Custom Black French Door, Antique Crystal and Brass Knobs. Door entry to Wet Bar Room. Encaustic style tile Floor, Multi-color.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Shingle Style Lake House

Karen Kempf Interiors

Samantha Ott, Adonai Photography
Large u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Wilsonville Road

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Whitney Lyons
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Crestwood 2

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Dreamscape Homes - Gretna

McKean's Floor to Ceiling

Design ideas for a modern home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

#10 - Precision Design Source - Window Coverings (30493)

Precision Design Source

Design ideas for a large transitional galley wet bar in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and shaker cabinets.

BROOKHAVEN Blue basement

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodeling 8

RAP Construction Group, LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz splashback, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Bar build

Jessy Mateer Woodworking

Large country l-shaped home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors and multi-coloured floor.

Mediterranean, Tuscan, Whole-house remodeling

Trego Architects, LLC

Robert J. Erdmann
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Basement bar and bathroom remodel in Norfolk

Man N Mountain-Tile & Stone

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

BROOKHAVEN Blue basement

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Small beach style single-wall home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Wilsonville Road

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Whitney Lyons
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

North Scottsdale House Remodel

Luxury Remodels Company

Open spaces by Luxury Remodels
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Multi-Coloured Floor

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.