Unfinishes lower level gets an amazing face lift to a Prairie style inspired meca Photos by Stuart Lorenz Photograpghy
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with ceramic floors, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Skyview

Melisa Clement Designs

Interior Design by Melisa Clement Designs, Photography by Twist Tours
This is an example of a scandinavian single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback and brown benchtop.

2017 Midwest Home Luxury Tour

City Homes, LLC

This is an example of a large beach style seated home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, concrete floors, grey floor, brown benchtop and an undermount sink.

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.

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.

Montclair Renovation & Facade

RTH Building Company

Photo of a traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen photography project in Quincy, MA 8 19 19

Keitaro Yoshioka Photography

Kitchen photography project in Quincy, MA 8 19 19 Design: Amy Lynn Interiors Interiors by Raquel Photography: Keitaro Yoshioka Photography
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

30 - Park City, Utah Residence

Magleby Construction

Mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and brown floor.

Basement Transformation

La Bella Casa Interior Designs

This 1600+ square foot basement was a diamond in the rough. We were tasked with keeping farmhouse elements in the design plan while implementing industrial elements. The client requested the space include a gym, ample seating and viewing area for movies, a full bar , banquette seating as well as area for their gaming tables - shuffleboard, pool table and ping pong. By shifting two support columns we were able to bury one in the powder room wall and implement two in the custom design of the bar. Custom finishes are provided throughout the space to complete this entertainers dream.

Sorrento Residence

Verandah House

Photo of a beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Brisbane with wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Wood 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.