Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, slate floors and grey benchtop.

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.

Mountain Road Residence

3north

Ansel Olson
Photo of a large country wet bar in Richmond with slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Huntington Village Historic Home

Home Pro Cabinetry

Clean and bright functional Inset kitchen with corner wet bar / butler's pantry section and glass cabinets.
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Horseshoe Bay

Webber + Studio, Architects

Photos @ Eric Carvajal
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and slate floors.

Entertainment

Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photogaphy
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Sunshine Beach

Popham Interiors

Design ideas for a large tropical galley seated home bar in Sunshine Coast with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wet Bar

Fairview Custom Homes

Aperture Vision Photography
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, black cabinets, green splashback, slate floors, slate splashback, brown benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

The Uplands

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

Photographer: Calgary Photos Builder: www.timberstoneproperties.ca
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback and slate floors.

Chandler Outdoor Kitchen

Hochuli Design & Remodeling Team

Modern Outdoor Kitchen designed and built by Hochuli Design and Remodeling Team to accommodate a family who enjoys spending most of their time outdoors. Photos by: Ryan WIlson

SJM2

Woodharbor Kitchen & Bath

Emily Kaldenberg
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, slate floors and beige splashback.

Barnwood Kitchen Cabinets & Bars

Roughing It In Style

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with slate floors, recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Medina Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Village on Memorial

Neighbor Interiors

Photo Credit: Colleen Scott Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

WILD PRAIRIE

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This lovely custom-built home is surrounded by wild prairie and horse pastures. ORIJIN STONE Premium Bluestone Blue Select is used throughout the home; from the front porch & step treads, as a custom fireplace surround, throughout the lower level including the wine cellar, and on the back patio. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Original Rock Designs TILE INSTALL: Uzzell Tile, Inc. BUILDER: Gordon James PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

This is an example of an expansive country single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Novi Basement - Design & Build

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Rustic home bar

Petrucci Johnson Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.