Mid-sized modern galley home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Finished Basement with Bar, Bathroom and Living Room in New Hudson, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Albarano Residence

Judy Coutts, AIA Architect

The husband's entertaining space is adjacent to the boys' playroom. Barn doors allow the space to be closed off so mom can't see what's going on.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Two Tone Kitchen White Cabinets with Wood Island with Granite Countertop

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Medallion Silverline door style Lancaster/Potter’s Mill flat panel for the upper and pantry cabinets in the Irish Crème Classic Paint finish. The base cabinets are Medallion door style Brookhill Raised Panel with the French Roast finish accented with Oil Rubbed Bronze hardware. The countertop is Granite 3cm Giallo Ornamental with pencil edge and 4” splash at snack bar. The backsplash is 3x12 ceramic tile in Desert color. A Kichler Avery mini pendant light over the sink in brushed nickel with clear seeded glass shade. An Elkay Crosstown 16g stainless steel undermount sink in polished satin finish with an Elkay Harmony pull-down faucet in Lustrous Steel finish. On the floor is Homecrest Cascade Beveled Engineered WPC vinyl tile in Dover Slate color.

Project Clinton

Cielo & Oak Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Harper

Advanced Alterations & Installation

Bar off side of kitchen
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Bar

SF Cabinet Designs

Design ideas for a small modern galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Monaco Way Basement Remodel

D&G Construction

This basement wet bar has brown cabinets with a metallic black handle and a white, quartz countertop. A black undermounted sink with a metallic black faucet sits on the right of the wet bar. On the left of the wet bar is a stainless steel beverage cooler. Above the wet bar are two wooden brown shelves for extra decorative storage. The walls are gray with large white trim and the flooring is a light gray vinyl.

Maximizing Storage in a Home Bar Under the Stairs

Denise Quade Design

To maximize storage in this home bar it was wrapped around the space into under the stairs. A wine refrigerator was recessed into the wall to keep the bottles at eye level. The wall was paneled in maple to match the cabinetry and make the space feel like it flows together.

Custom Bar

High Class Renovations and Construction

This project was in Blue Mountain, ON Canada. Small Bar in Family Room. 2 Wine fridges with wine rack.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Project Clinton

Cielo & Oak Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laguna Hills remodel

Roomscapes, Inc.

white modern farmhouse with fresh contemporary vibe!
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Finished Basement with Bar, Bathroom and Living Room in New Hudson, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Denver Up-Do

Vanessa Empire Interiors, LLC

This metallic backsplash adds an unexpected design element to such traditional and dark cabinetry. This home bar is equipped with a wine refridgerator, built in sink.

Media Furniture and Bar in Dark Steel Matt and Karndean Design Flooring

Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co

Changing rooms; converting a seldomly used room into the most popular room in the home. media furniture, karndean design flooring and a stunning bar has transformed this interior into an entertaining and relaxing space for friends and family. finishes in dark steel matt and contrasting italian stone xylocleaf with dekton keyla worksurfaces. satin gold to sink, tap and handles provide that all important accent colour…

Lower Level Renovation

Studio Designs...Vicki Flores

I wanted to reuse the glass block tile feature on the bar. The new Cambria Countertop and black paint give the bar a fresh new look
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Black Heart

Maven Home Interiors

Kitchenette with open shelving.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wilmette Basement Remodel

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Bar

SF Cabinet Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Bar

SF Cabinet Designs

Photo of a small modern galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Vinyl 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.