A standard approach to kitchen design was not an option for this glamorous open-plan living area. Instead, an intricate bar sits front of house, with attractive and practical kitchen space tucked in behind.

Special Additions - Custom Bar

Special Additions

Special Additions Fabuwood Cabinetry Galaxy Door - Horizon
Small modern u-shaped wet bar in Newark with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

North Oaks - Transitional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Pleasant Valley Remodel for Tobi Fairley

Richard Harp Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped wet bar in Little Rock with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Basement & Bath Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with white splashback, timber splashback, black floor, black benchtop, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops and slate floors.

Реконструкция бывшей фермы в Италии на озере Гарда

Женя Жданова

Francesco Bolis
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall seated home bar with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Landforms Design & Jensen + Sons Construction Inc.

Landforms Design

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Artisan Home 2016

Swanson Homes

Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large transitional wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and slate floors.

Greeley, CO Residence

User

The small, yet statement-making bar is located in a great area: between the living room and around the corner from the kitchen. This way, you won't miss a segment of your favorite TV show or sports team playing. The large drawers keep cups and utensils out of site until they're ready to use. The open shelving can display more interesting accessories or your favorite drinks. And the small sink ensures your dishes are clean and ready for the next get-together.

Southampton Residence

fox-nahem associates

Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and slate floors.

Cardiff by the Sea: Modern Zen

M. Swabb Interior Design

Steve Cachero
Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in San Diego with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, slate floors and brown benchtop.

Monogram

Keith's Appliances

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Unicom Starker

LIMA CERAMIC TILE LLC

Contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with onyx benchtops, slate floors and grey floor.

Art Deco Design

Landmark Kitchen & Bath Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Prairie Inspired Lower Level

JALIN Design, LLC

Unfinishes lower level gets an amazing face lift to a Prairie style inspired meca Photos by Stuart Lorenz Photograpghy
Arts and crafts home bar in Minneapolis with ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Construction maison

Mary Reille

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Paris with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Basement Bar

josey80

Our DIY basement project. Countertops are poured with Stonecoat Countertops Epoxy. Reclaimed wood shelves and glass tile.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Lake Home

Vintage Custom Homes

Inspiration for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Bar

Ken Otke Construction Company

Photo of a large country galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and laminate benchtops.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Slate Floors and Ceramic Floors

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.