Contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

Transitional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and flat-panel cabinets.

River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation

Pipkin Homes LLC

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Westport Country

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

Party central is this mysterious black bar with delicate brass shelves, anchored from countertop to ceiling. The countertop is an acid washed stainless, a treatment that produces light copper highlights. An integral sink can be filled with ice to keep wine cool all evening.

Bars

PB Kitchen Design

Contemporary Bar with black painted oak cabinets, 1/4" thick stainless steel countertop with integral stainless sink, Sub Zero Beverage Center, Kohler Purist faucet in black finish, painted wood ship lap paneling on walls

Dining Rooms

YOLO Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Miami with open cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Chandeliers

Dutton Brown Design

Custom Bar Design by Quinn Design in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Bar Area for Gathering

Tobias Design LLC

Photo of a transitional wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Chalet wet bar in the dining room

K. N. Crowder

Who doesn't want a tuck away wet bar at their chalet getaway? The pocket doors allows for us to save 9 square feet versus traditional swing doors. This tucked away wet bar features high-end Crowderframe for optimal door movement. -President Peter Crowder’s Home, Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec Pocket Door Kit: Type C Crowderframe

St Alban's Grove Home bar

David Money Architects

Taran Wilkhu
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley bar cart in London with open cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

Wellington Point 1

Jason Gannon Cabinetmakers

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, mirror splashback and porcelain floors.

(re) design of vintage wood bar

La Grange de S.

la grange de S.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with no sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Art/House

Couture Architecture

Wet Bar: Hidden lights and hidden windows cast soft light around this Living Room Bar. The sculptural stainless steel sink was made from a folded stainless steel plate. Carefully placed penetrations in the plate keeps the water off of the countertop. Photo: Couture Architecture, Living Abode, Megan, James

trittico di pannelli decorati per retro banco

Arti decorative - Studio ADP21

trittico di pannelli decorati con pigmenti metallici e madreperlacei. Rivestimento in resina poliuretanica. Realizzazione e progetto di STUDIO Adp21
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Rome with a drop-in sink, black cabinets and stainless steel benchtops.

Coastal contemporary white and blue

User

Large modern wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

By Urban - Private Residence Bar Design

Italia Ceramics

WOW-FACTOR // A project recently completed By Urban and designed by Renette brings the ultimate wow-factor! Italia Ceramics exclusive collection by L'Antic Colonial "Metal Hexagon Mosaics" are absolutely dazzling in this stunning Bar design.

Dining Rooms

YOLO Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Miami with open cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Bar Area for Gathering

Tobias Design LLC

Transitional wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Wellington Point 1

Jason Gannon Cabinetmakers

Mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Brisbane with stainless steel benchtops, mirror splashback, a drop-in sink, black cabinets and porcelain floors.

River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation

Pipkin Homes LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Stainless Steel Benchtops

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.