This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Erratic Rock Brew Pub

Kitty&Company Interior Design llc

This home brew pub invites friends to gather around and taste the latest concoction. I happily tried Pumpkin when there last. The homeowners wanted warm and friendly finishes, and loved the more industrial style.

Lakeside Bluff Point

Hendel Homes

This is an example of a country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Village Haven

Silver Maple Construction LLC

Photography by Susan Teare
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Burlington with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Indian Lore Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Natural stone and free flowing live edge wood cut bar top are the focus in this pool/bar room. LVP flooring in a light warm driftwood color is a beautiful accent color with the Chilton Woodlake blend stone back bar wall. (Ryan Hainey)

Basement Remodel

Albers Design LLC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Beach Style Home Bar

Mid-sized beach style wet bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, timber splashback and brown floor.

Rustic Barn Bar

Ann Stillman O'Leary

Gary Hall
Photo of a mid-sized country seated home bar in Burlington with wood benchtops, slate floors, medium wood cabinets, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Cozy Country Reno

Soda Pop Design Inc.

Custom design by Cynthia Soda of Soda Pop Design Inc. in Toronto, Canada. Photography by Stephani Buchman Photography.
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wild Ginger bar

Ed Saloga Design Build

Jon Huelskamp Landmark
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Berwick Pub

Rockwood Cabinetry

Built by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC David Papazian Photography
Design ideas for a large industrial seated home bar in Portland with wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Napoli Residence

Abramson Architects

The bar features under mount lighting and illuminated liquor shelves. Photo: Roger Davies
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown splashback and beige floor.

French Country

MDK Design Associates, Inc.

sam gray photography, MDK Design Associates
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, slate floors and brown benchtop.

SLAM / REITZ

Buckeye Basements, Inc.

The coffered ceiling, custom iron door surrounded by stonework, walnut cabinetry, coordinating granite tops, and porcelain tile flooring create a grand entrance into the Wine Cellar. -Photo by Jack Figgins

The Ultimate Bachelor Pad

The Man Card Crew

This home bar features an open ceiling concept, stone wall, and custom crafted bar and bar back. Marcel Page Photography
This is an example of a country u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Log Cabin Awesome

Passion Lighting

Jason Kindig
Large country galley seated home bar in Dallas with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

2013 Skyview

Michael Grant Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback and brown benchtop.

Vashon Island Kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Coast Royal

John Wooden Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style galley seated home bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Dining and Home Bar Design

Savvy Interiors

Mid-sized traditional galley home bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Glass 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.