A standard approach to kitchen design was not an option for this glamorous open-plan living area. Instead, an intricate bar sits front of house, with attractive and practical kitchen space tucked in behind.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Construction maison

Mary Reille

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Paris with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Basement Bar

josey80

Our DIY basement project. Countertops are poured with Stonecoat Countertops Epoxy. Reclaimed wood shelves and glass tile.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Lake Home

Vintage Custom Homes

Inspiration for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Bar

Ken Otke Construction Company

Photo of a large country galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and laminate benchtops.

Singing the Blues Wet Bar

Top’s Appliances and Cabinetry, LLC

The Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry and Sub-Zero Appliances complement the elegance of this traditional in home wet bar. The Tiffany Recessed Cabinet Doors are finished in a Navy Vintage Opaque. The Glass Door option brings a certain distinction to the room. The copper pull knobs and wire mesh inserts accents add elegance and style to this space. Pair that with the undercounter Sub-Zero Refrigerator & Wine Cooler, plus the Kitchen Aid Ice Maker and you have the perfect setting for entertaining. The undercounter lighting reflects beautifuly on the Alpine Mist white Caesarstone Quartz countertops. The perfect add to any home. Photo by Gage Seaux

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Denver with grey cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel benchtops, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Custom Wet Bar

D&G Construction

This D&G custom basement bar includes a barn wood accent wall, display selves with a herringbone pattern backsplash, white shaker cabinets and a custom-built wine holder.

Harlan Court | Finished Lower Level

The Bellepoint Company

Bradshaw Photography
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Cedar Creek Entertainers Basement Finish

Comerio Homes

This basement finish was already finished when we started. The owners decided they wanted an entire face lift with a more in style look. We removed all the previous finishes and basically started over adding ceiling details and an additional workout room. Complete with a home theater, wine tasting area and game room.

BARS

TRUE TO FORM DESIGN

Walk-up Bar in Espresso stained Rift Cut Oak and Maple. This little gem measures less than 6' long but packs all the necessities to service you and your guests for any occasion - resting just between the Kitchen and matching Entertainment Center for maximum convenience. The main focal point is the engraved lower doors with their concentric designs framing the glass front Cooler. Each side has interior liquor drawers built in for ease of selection when hunting for that seldom used liqueur. Above the open work surface hangs the stemware with LED lighting. The upper glass storage has 1/2" polished glass illuminated with cool operating LED lights all behind wood framed frosted glass inserts to match the white counter top

Dining Rooms & Bars

Fitzgerald Home Furnishings

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in Baltimore with ceramic floors.

Traditional Home Bar

Mid-sized traditional wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and ceramic floors.

Mediterranean in Silverleaf

La Casa Builders Inc.

Mark Bosclair
This is an example of a large mediterranean galley seated home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and brown benchtop.

Harbor Pointe

design styles architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Tampa with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar in Sunroom off Lakeside Deck

Denise Quade Design

French doors lead out to the lake side deck of this home. A wet bar features an under counter wine refrigerator, a small bar sink, and an under counter beverage center. A reclaimed wood shelf runs the length of the wet bar and offers great storage for glasses, alcohol, etc for parties. The exposed wood beams on the vaulted ceiling add so much texture, warmth, and height. Photographer: Martin Menocal

Beach Style Home Bar

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic 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.