Our latest custom wine room project is proof that you don’t need a country estate (or even a full-size room) to store your wine in style. Our clients in this small, but swanky condo in Portland’s Pearl District had just a tiny corner of space to work with. Tucked in between the fireplace and floor-to-ceiling terrace doors, we transformed this formerly awkward and unused storage space into a showstopper of a home wine and cocktail bar.

KC Artisan Home Tour with Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with open cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Villa Ivonne, Benalmádena.

ARCHITECTURE PHOTO SPAIN

Atalaya Alta, Villa Ivonne. Torremuelle, Benalmádena. ARCHITECTURE PHOTO SPAIN Fotografía de Arquitectura e Interiores. Fotógrafo Mónica Velo
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, tile benchtops, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Traditional Home Bar

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

ELMWOOD FINE CUSTOM CABINETRY

GT Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

WINE ROOM - WINE RACK
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops and carpet.

{Z} Family Home

Laura of Pembroke

Interior Design and home furnishings by Laura Sirpilla Bosworth, Laura of Pembroke, Inc Lighting and home furnishings available through Laura of Pembroke, 330-477-4455 or visit www.lauraofpembroke.com for details

Living Room In-Home Bar

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Villa wet bar features unique wall art above the fully stocked glass shelving for beverages. Three silver velvet bar stools match the steel-colored countertops adding to the overall industrial look of the bar.

Mackenzie Heights

MFL Development Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops and porcelain floors.

Antique Home Renovation

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Bridgeport with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Pool and Changing Room

Nicola Merritt Interior Design

Beautiful bespoke bar within the swimming pool area. Teak slats surround the front and sides to contrast warmly against the neutral limestone and polished plaster walls while still being suitable within wet areas.

Pearl District Wine Bar

Sommi Wine Cellars

Brookville II

Margali & Flynn Designs

Photo: Richard Law Digital
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Orange County Contemporary Home

Roy Miller Painting, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with beige floor, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops and concrete floors.

Foundry Coffee Bar

Wood Trends Inc.,

The Foundry is a locally owned and operated nonprofit company, We were privileged to work with them in finishing the Coffee and Bar Space. With specific design and functions, we helped create a workable space with function and design.

Interior Renovation

Aspen White Star, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Clubhouse Bar in Diablo Grande CA.

Linhares Construction, Inc.

Home Bar in a Diablo Grande Clubhouse.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Residential Projects

Titan Impact LLC - Windows and Doors

Photo of a mid-sized tropical l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors and white floor.

Tranquility

lavieinteriors

The home bar is modern and neutral.
This is an example of a modern l-shaped home bar in Perth with an undermount sink, open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, brown cabinets and mirror splashback.

Dining Rooms

YOLO Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Miami with open cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Boulderback Project

Danielle Rios Design Studio

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with open cabinets, concrete floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

L-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets

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.