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Photo of a country single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback, terra-cotta floors, white benchtop and brown splashback.

Optimum Home Entertainment Systems

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Retro Cherry Bar Architecture

Artisan Stairs & Millwork

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and slate floors.

Naperville Custom Home

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Marina Storm: Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and slate floors.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Inspiration 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.

Southwest Desert Patio

Michael Jacobson Gomez

SOUTH PATIO: Reverse Moreno Satillo Pavers, go nicely with the adjacent adobe stucco patio walls. The bar area has a travertine countertop and is adjacent to the outdoor kitchen (not shown). Nearby an adobe plinth with brick cap adds an accent piece. Beyond, is the adobe patio entrance with arched entry & gate. Low water use plantings were selected.

Mission Hills Transformation

RDM Architecture

Known as the morning room, this space gets great morning light. We replaced and shifted the windows and removed an existing closet to make room for a bar in addition to the sitting area. It is one of the favorite spots of clients to relax in the morning. Photos: Bob Greenspan

woodcliff Lakes

Kurnat Woodworking LLC

bar made from solid walnut, stained and finished by Kurnat woodworking llc, We also did all trim in that basement and wainscoting and soffits
Expansive arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Wayzata Residence

MSI Custom Homes, LLC

Cozy up to the bar and have a glass of wine from the adjacent wine room, a cold brew from the refrigerator, or a cocktail mixed by your own home pro. Greer Photo - Jill Greer

Henderson

Blue Mountain Kitchens

Jodi Hoelsken
This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and slate floors.

Vanguard Bar

Cabinets & Designs

Mirrored Stainless Steel, LED lighting, and sliding upper cabinet doors merge in high-rise contemporary flair in the Vanguard Bar.
Large contemporary wet bar in Houston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and slate floors.

Arched Stone Wall

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View from the bar through the arched wall to the theater screen.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A Spanish Mediterranean Home

John Cook Kitchens

Mid-sized mediterranean wet bar in Hawaii with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Kluger Residence

Creative Kitchens & Baths

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Old World European Style Fireplace

Laurie Driscoll Interiors

This is an example of a traditional home bar in Other with slate floors.

Cassity Way, Nicolasville

Morley Contracting

Our colour changing LEDs were a fascinating addition to this bar counter.
Photo of a large country galley seated home bar in Other with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, slate floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Belmont Oasis on the Lake

McSpadden Homes

Photo by J Stephen Young Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and slate floors.

Half Moon Bay, CA - Walnut Bar

Shaw Cabinetry & Woodworks

Photos by Family Ink
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Montville NJ Rustic Alder Bar in Basement - Slate Floor and Ceramic Tile

Palm Beach Kitchen Design

Rustic Alder warms this basement bar in a traditional style with textured granite bar top. Wall mounted TV is fun for family and friends to gather around this bar serving 10. Equipped with beer & wine refrigerators, dual beer taps, glass door cabinets for easy selection of your beverages and glassware. Photographed & custom designed and built by Gary Townsend of Design Right Kitchens LLC

Elegant Backyard Escape

Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Slate Floors and Terra-cotta 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.