Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, carpet and beige floor.

Lucille Bar Pewter Countertop

CUSTOM METALS INC

This pewter bar top was fabricated onsite at the Lucille Bar in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.
Design ideas for a large industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Cubs Themed Bar

West Side Lumber Company

This home is located on the golf course. There is no better place to stop midway through a round of golf than your own bar.
Photo of a small traditional galley seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback and ceramic splashback.

Interiors

City Supply

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige floor and laminate floors.

Man Cave (Hudson, WI)

Forever Barnwood, LLC

This was a bar in the mezzanine of a car shop!
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Waterfront Custom

An Original, Inc.

The home bar uses the Alvic Roble Frape finish custom built by An Original. The top is also the finished product used in the cabinet faces. The doors tilt down for access. Design by Ernesto Garcia Design Photos by SpartaPhoto - Alex Rentzis

Farmhouse

K-studio Interior Design

Small country single-wall seated home bar in Moscow with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, cork floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Wet Bars

Innovative Cabinets & Closets

Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and laminate benchtops.

Taylor Creek Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Kitchens

David Estreich Architects

Cozy alcove bar greets visitors upon entry to this Ritz Tower pied a terre. Custom lacquer cabinets with wine storage. Unique metallic mesh inset countertop is illuminated by stainless trimmed downlights.

House Remodeling less than $10,000

US Door & More Inc

US Door & More
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with open cabinets and laminate benchtops.

Wood Tones for a Cozy & Functional Remodel

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This wood-tones Mission style kitchen and bar were designed for storage, functionality, and family time!
This is an example of a small arts and crafts u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, linoleum floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Refinished Basement with Baby Blue Walk-Up Bar

Germano Creative Interior Contracting Ltd

This renovation shows a complete transformation of the layout and performance of the basement. The floors throughout the basement were re-finished with a luxury vinyl plank flooring. The pre-existing laundry room was eliminated and the space was altered to include a walk-up bar, featuring a black laminate countertop and floating shelves. The 3-piece bathroom was fully gutted and upgraded with new fixtures. Carpenters added a book shelf niche and all windows were upgraded. Pot lights and ceiling tiles were replaced along with carpet runners and a fresh paint job.

Oak Library & Office

Green Home Design + Build

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Wall unit/ desk/ dresser/ bookcase

Brian's Cabinets LLC

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Karen Kempf Interiors

A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.

Allen Dale Road Bar Unit

Millbank Family Furniture & Custom Kitchens

This floor to ceiling bar contains a perfect amount of texture & materials with the wood and glass cabinets giving it a unique custom look.
This is an example of a modern single-wall home bar in Other with dark wood cabinets and laminate benchtops.

The Rustic Man cave

ILK Custom Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Our Work

Wilcon Construction Services LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Elliott House

NB Design Group, Inc

Photo of an eclectic wet bar in Seattle with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops and mirror splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Zinc Benchtops and Laminate 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.