Photo Credits-Schubat Contracting and Renovations Century Old reclaimed lumber, Chicago common brick and pavers, Bevolo Gas lights, unique concrete countertops, all combine with the slate flooring for a virtually maintenance free Outdoor Room.

English Cotswold

Hellyer Custom Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback 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.

Franklin Lakes Colonial

SEK Architects

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Orange County with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, an undermount sink, slate floors and grey floor.

The Acacia Breeze

Versaform

Inspiration for an industrial home bar in Singapore with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets and slate floors.

Farmhouse on the Lake

SKD Architects

Saari & Forrai Photography MSI Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a large country galley home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

7 Springs Game Room/Bar

Michael F Whalen Contracting

Custom basement remodel. We turned an empty, unfinished basement into a beautiful game room and bar, with a ski lodge, rustic theme.
Design ideas for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Other with slate floors, an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and multi-coloured floor.

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.

Solbakken Lakefront Home

MSI Custom Homes, LLC

Saari & Forrai
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets and slate floors.

Lakeside

rus architects/renderers, inc.

This is an example of a large beach style seated home bar in Chicago with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors and grey floor.

Woodland Modern

Bowood Homes

Bowood Homes
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with no sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, slate floors and grey floor.

Altadore "The Owen"

Cenova Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Eden Prairie Tudor-style Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com The original bar and paneling were matched to create wine storage and memorabilia display. We paired the slate tile floors and Venetian plaster walls with the flush deco style antique lighting to create a distinguished yet soft look.

Rooftop Bar

De Leon Pro

Roof top con magníficas vistas. Roof top with magnificent views. Fotografía: Sabo Tercero
Small traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, ceramic splashback, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

7 Springs Game Room/Bar

Michael F Whalen Contracting

Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Slate 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.