Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Home

K & K Interiors, LLC

Mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, slate floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and an undermount sink.

Kitchens

WJD Contracting

Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, slate floors, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Sunset Lane: Deluxe Wet Bar

Constructure Remodeling LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, slate floors, brown floor, dark wood cabinets and beige benchtop.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Richfield Country Home

Henderson Group, Inc.

Don Rask
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Pirate's Cove

Black Ink Interiors

Under the fort is the bar. Marble that looks like the map of the world was used on the countertop, island and backsplash. The Union Jack hides the t.v. when not in use. The opening to the right of the photo is a tunnel from the pool to the bar area. On your swim through, you can take a break on the ledge inside and admire the aquarium. Misters and fans provide relief on hot summer days. Jenny Slade photography

Beautiful new kitchens

Chippewa Stone

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Bown Residence, Custom Home

Doddridge Construction Corporation

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors and brown floor.

Crow Hill Basement

Highline: Design & Build

Inspiration for a small single-wall seated home bar in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors and brown floor.

Crow Hill Basement

Highline: Design & Build

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, slate floors, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Sunset Lane: Deluxe Wet Bar

Constructure Remodeling LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, slate floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Waterbury Center Kitchen Remodel

Green Line Builders

RS Designs
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, slate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Parade of Dream Home 2008

Eheart Interior Solutions

flagstone look slate floor reeded 3-form center panels in upper cabinets
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Transitional Home

K & K Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, slate floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Slate Floors and Brown 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.