Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Miami with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Edge of Woods

Abode Real Living

Photo of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Meridian Club Condo

EBL Interiors

This is an example of a small modern home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Simple French Country

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and porcelain floors.

1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

A bar area was added as part of the rear addition to this 1920s colonial home in Ann Arbor, MI. Stairs lead to the new main floor bathroom (door closed in this photo).

Oak, and White Kitchen with Matte Black Accents in Iowa Aspen Homes Farmhouse

Village Home Stores

Home bar in Lower Level of a new Bettendorf Iowa home. Black cabinetry, White Oak floating shelves, and Black Stainless appliances featured. Design and materials by Village Home Stores for Aspen Homes.

Skyline

Effect Home Builders Ltd.

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, grey floor, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and white benchtop.

Prairie Zen Model

Nathan Homes LLC

Midcentury single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Edge of Woods

Abode Real Living

Mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Texas Contemporary

Design Dwell Interiors

Large contemporary galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and porcelain floors.

Shervy-Main Kitchen

VanPelt Woodworks

VANPELT WOODWORKS
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

L.A. Bar

Bella Spazio/ Celine Modern Art

This is an example of a contemporary wet bar in Los Angeles with grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and porcelain floors.

Contemporary Entire Home Remodel

AYA Homes, LLC

This is an example of a small contemporary wet bar with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Marina Penthouse

Designer Kitchens LA

Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farm House

Jim Kuiken Design

Landmark Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

open concept lake house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The lower level bar in this lakeside home hosts open shelving and great display space.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Downstairs Tavern in Stoneham MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Home bar in downstairs of split-level home, with rich blue-green cabinetry and a rustic walnut wood top in the bar area, bistro-style brick subway tile floor-to-ceiling on the sink wall, and dark cherry wood cabinetry in the adjoining "library" area, complete with a games table. Added chair rail and molding detail on walls in a moody taupe paint color. Custom lighting design by Buttonwood Communications, including recessed lighting, backlighting behind the TV and lighting under the wood bar top, allows the clients to customize the mood (and color!) of the lighting for any occasion.

Modern and Upscale Seated Home Bar

Shurfine Cabinets and Woodworking, LLC.

Large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Contemporary Kitchen & Family Room - Hamptons Woodfield Country Club

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Enjoy at drink at this creatively designed bar of walnut and white lacquer. The floating ceiling is shaped to mirror the bar and backlit to highlight. Onyx countertops pull the colors all together.

Ferndale Kitchen

J. Raine Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Splashback and Porcelain 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.