50's Soda Fountain Joint
Mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Atlanta with vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor, a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, terrazzo benchtops and metal splashback.

Finished Basement with Bar in Brighton, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Modern Lower Level Bar

Roanoke Woodworking Inc.

Modern bar with waterfall bartop.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

One Park Place Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wilmette Basement Remodel

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

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.

Oxford Ave.

Carla Bast Design

Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.
Design ideas for a large country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mirror Backsplash with Alcohol Bottles on Floating Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Mirror was used on the backsplash to reflect the light back into the space. Floating shelves were included for alcohol storage. Below that, more shallow depth cabinets were included for extra bottles, mixers, wine openers, etc. A wine refrigerator was recessed into the wall.

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 Space in a Wauwatosa Basement Remodel

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized galley wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mango + Pear Place

Surfside Home Co.

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar with Beer Tap

Radian Custom Renovations

Small contemporary galley wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Oliveto Hayes Design

A built in drinks station/wine bar transforms a blank wall at the far end of the kitchen and increases both storage and function. Looks pretty good, too!

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…

Penn State Men's Tennis Coach Basement

Janejira Design

A new construction and custom-designed bar for the perfect man cave is equipped with a beverage fridge, ice maker, and T.V. for game nights.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bar Area

Lisa & Leroy

It's 5 o'clock somewhere. This happy corner is ready at any hour for festivities to begin with bold wallpaper, brass hardware, and plenty of glasses.
Small eclectic home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

1st Street SW Infill

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Double the fridges for double the fun! This bar is used at the Coffee Station in the morning, and the wine/beer station in the evening!
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Finished Basement with Bar, Gym and Bathroom in Rochester, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Large traditional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors and grey benchtop.

Mango + Pear Place

Surfside Home Co.

Small beach style single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Modern Bar

Lotus Home Improvement

Lotus Home Improvement removed a dated desk/cabinet area and replaced if with this chic, updated bar solution to house wine and spirits.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Horn Clubroom

Red Oak Remodeling

Dimiti Ganas
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and vinyl floors.

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.