This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Canberra - Queanbeyan with open cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Charming Cottage

City Homes, LLC

Troy Theis Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cornerstone

The Masonry Center, Inc.

As a wholesale importer and distributor of tile, brick, and stone, we maintain a significant inventory to supply dealers, designers, architects, and tile setters. Although we only sell to the trade, our showroom is open to the public for product selection. We have five showrooms in the Northwest and are the premier tile distributor for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Eastern Washington. Our corporate branch is located in Boise, Idaho.

Dore Street

TARA BAKER

Harry Williams
Mid-sized industrial l-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with concrete benchtops.

Trinity Place

User

Inspiration for an industrial l-shaped seated home bar in London with white splashback, subway tile splashback and grey floor.

Contemporary Projects

Planning and Building, Inc

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with dark wood cabinets.

Transitional Elegance Media Room

John McClain Design

A stylish and functional wet bar situated inside a media room provides all that you need for entertaining. Not pictured is the rear cabinetry and refrigerator. Black cabinets with antique brass hardware really set the tone against the textured metallic wallpaper. Clean white counters and geometric pendants calm the space, while wooden barstools add an organic touch. Photo: Stephen Allen

Erratic Rock Brew Pub

Kitty & Company Interior Design

This home brew pub invites friends to gather around and taste the latest concoction. I happily tried Pumpkin when there last. The homeowners wanted warm and friendly finishes, and loved the more industrial style.

Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH

Ciboro Construction

Anna Ciboro
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, carpet, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Game Room & Home Bars

Story Barns

Large country l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback and brown floor.

My Work

Kalma Custom Woodworks inc

Mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Tetherow - Hosmer Lake

Pacwest Builders LLC

Ross Chandler
Photo of a small country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with stainless steel benchtops.

Bar Lighting

Legend Lighting

This home was built by VII Custom Homes with interior design by Jeannie Balsam. The lighting design was done by Cathy Shockey of Legend Lighting. Photography by Twist Tours

Bar

Jeneration Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grove Farmhouse

Raykon Construction

Inspiration for a country l-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cleveland Private Residence

9th Avenue Designs

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Cleveland.

Observatory Park Denver Wine Wall

VintageView

Mixing both wine racking styles and textures, this climate-controlled wine room holds 96 bottles in a wet bar area just off the kitchen. Total artistic style. David Lauer Photography

Port Streets 9

Garden Studio

Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Jewel-Toned Mansion

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Julie Soefer
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Sandy Springs Basement Design/Build

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

L-shaped Seated 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.