This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Mumbai with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Prairie Home Bar

Julia Russell Designs

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Palm Breeze on Ono

Bob Chatham Custom Home Design

The upstairs has a seating area with natural light from the large windows. It adjoins to a living area off the kitchen. There is a wine bar fro entertaining. White ship lap covers the walls for the charming coastal style. Designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design and built by Phillip Vlahos of VDT Construction.

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Richmond New Custom Home

Evans Design Corp.

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Fossil Creek Bar

Haven Design and Construction

This small but practical bar packs a bold design punch. It's complete with wine refrigerator, icemaker, a liquor storage cabinet pullout and a bar sink. LED lighting provides shimmer to the glass cabinets and metallic backsplash tile, while a glass and gold chandelier adds drama. Quartz countertops provide ease in cleaning and peace of mind against wine stains. The arched entry ways lead to the kitchen and dining areas, while the opening to the hallway provides the perfect place to walk up and converse at the bar.

Scooby Doo on Summit Ave

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

This is a custom beverage center, in an area that can be considered a hub between the kitchen, dining room, and family room. Whether it’s in the family room, the office, or the butler’s pantry, every shelf is perfectly staged, down to the centimeter. photo credit: Rebecca McAlpin

Bridger Residence

Yellowstone Traditions

MillerRoodell Architects // Laura Fedro Interiors // Gordon Gregory Photography
This is an example of a small country single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

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Grayhawk Group Custom Homes Model in St. Louis

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Rustic Chic Basement Overhaul

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This rustic-inspired basement includes an entertainment area, two bars, and a gaming area. The renovation created a bathroom and guest room from the original office and exercise room. To create the rustic design the renovation used different naturally textured finishes, such as Coretec hard pine flooring, wood-look porcelain tile, wrapped support beams, walnut cabinetry, natural stone backsplashes, and fireplace surround,

Seattle Mid-Century Modern

ONE DAY DESIGN

Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall bar cart in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Contemporary Bathroom Remodel

Nicole Arnold Interiors

This contemporary North Dallas home came a long way from it’s original 1980’s layout and design. We renovated the house completely, added a second story and heightened the ceilings from the original 8 foot height to a soaring 10 feet. Sleek materials have been used to represent a soft contemporary, yet slightly edgy vibe in each of the 5 bathrooms. Each bath has it’s own unique personality and was designed using sustainable materials, with the exception of the powder bath’s marble floors.

Finished Basements - Rochester Hills

Majestic Home Solutions LLC

This Rochester Hills finished basement is a fan favorite of 2018! What's not to love? Built in cabinet units, in-beam ceilings, full bar with a wrap around two-tier island and seating.. Oh man. A spare bedroom holds bunk beds that will really come in handy for your kid's sleepovers. The sitting room has a theater system built in and an entertainment center built specifically around their movie screen.

Ridgehaven Transitional

Shaddock Custom Builders and Developers

Transitional home bar in Dallas.

Home Bar Design Ideas

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.

Boca Raton Renovation

BEACHFRONT BUILDERS

Daniel Grill Images, LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Luxury, open-plan living in West London

Chalk Kitchens

Tailored Living
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Capilano Highlands

Kitchen Art Design

Two cabinets and two floating shelves were used to turn this empty space into the perfect wet bar in the recreation room. Featuring integrated shelving lighting and a mini fridge, this couple will be able to host friends and family for multiple parties and holidays to come.