Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Other with solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and brown floor.

Bar by B.A. Torrey | Tribeca, NYC

BA Torrey

Tina Gallo and B.A. Torrey
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchens

Skeeles Manufacturing Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, solid surface benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Man Cave Media Room Bar

Turnberry Construction Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Home Bar

Clearwater Custom Cabinets

This is an example of a wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kirkland Kitchen Expansion

Nip Tuck Remodeling

Jesse Young
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Kitchen, Interior Renovation and Custom Fireplace Design

Built Tough Construction of North Georgia

Architectural Design Services Provided - Existing interior wall between kitchen and dining room was removed to create an open plan concept. Custom cabinetry layout was designed to meet Client's specific cooking and entertaining needs. New, larger open plan space will accommodate guest while entertaining. New custom fireplace surround was designed which includes intricate beaded mouldings to compliment the home's original Colonial Style. Second floor bathroom was renovated and includes modern fixtures, finishes and colors that are pleasing to the eye.

Summer Pointe Contemporary Home

Sage Kitchen & Bath Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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Tennessee Valley Homes, INC

Design ideas for a transitional wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Verdant Drive

Renovations Group Inc

An integrated panel hides the ice maker, while a glass-front beverage refrigerator makes it easy for guests to serve themselves. Slate subway tiles laid vertically mimic the panes in the adjacent cabinetry, while incorporating natural tones of the stone fireplace and kitchen backsplash.

Home Bars

Rauch Cabinets,LLC

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Leroux

1685 Kitchen Design Studio

Large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Modern Mix

Vernon Wentz

The modern mix is a blending of many materials and ideas to create a stunning home. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Skeeles Manufacturing Inc.

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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Paul Janzen Design Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

DreamHouse DreamKitchens - Completed Projects

Dream House Dream Kitchens

James McCarthy | Retail Photo Graphics
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wiri Home Bar Design

Celia Visser Design Ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Leroux

1685 Kitchen Design Studio

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Man Cave Media Room Bar

Turnberry Construction Group

Sussex Street Kitchen

Gareth Eade

A way to hide your cocktail bar and pantry.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops and Medium Hardwood 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.