This is an example of a large industrial galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Black Forest Home

KLo Home Design

Modern Home Bar with Metal cabinet in lay, custom ceiling mounted shelving, floor to ceiling tile, recessed accent lighting and custom millwork. Floor dug out to include custom walk-over wine storage

Speakeasy

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Wine Cellar/ Bar

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Large traditional u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

ALDEA AVE

Avoda Construction & Consulting Inc.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Upscale Home Remodel in Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL)

123 Remodeling Inc.

This Lincoln Park home was beautifully updated and completed with designer finishes to better suit the client’s aesthetic and highlight the space to its fullest potential. We focused on the gathering spaces to create a visually impactful and upscale design. We customized the built-ins and fireplace in the living room which catch your attention when entering the home. The downstairs was transformed into a movie room with a custom dry bar, updated lighting, and a gallery wall that boasts personality and style.

Windermere, Luxurious Contemporary Home

Central Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and timber splashback.

Milano in White Lacatto & Pecky Cypress in Grayton Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1176 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: White Lacatto (Matte), Negro Ingo Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Under Cabinet Lighting, Floating Shelves, Matching Toe-Kick, Dovetail Drawer Box, Chrome Tray Dividers

Oxford Ave.

Carla Bast Design

Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.
Large country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Heydon Hall Listing

ProLocal

This is an example of a large country l-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Casa GB

Bernardo Pozas Residential Design

Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Scandi-Asian Fusion

Sola Kitchens

One wowee kitchen! Designed for a family with Sri-Lankan and Singaporean heritage, the brief for this project was to create a Scandi-Asian styled kitchen. The design features ‘Skog’ wall panelling, straw bar stools, open shelving, a sofia swing, a bar and an olive tree.

Hunter Road

Cradle Design

Modern Architecture and Refurbishment - Balmoral The objective of this residential interior refurbishment was to create a bright open-plan aesthetic fit for a growing family. The client employed Cradle to project manage the job, which included developing a master plan for the modern architecture and interior design of the project. Cradle worked closely with AIM Building Contractors on the execution of the refurbishment, as well as Graeme Nash from Optima Joinery and Frances Wellham Design for some of the furniture finishes. The staged refurbishment required the expansion of several areas in the home. By improving the residential ceiling design in the living and dining room areas, we were able to increase the flow of light and expand the space. A focal point of the home design, the entertaining hub features a beautiful wine bar with elegant brass edging and handles made from Mother of Pearl, a recurring theme of the residential design. Following high end kitchen design trends, Cradle developed a cutting edge kitchen design that harmonized with the home's new aesthetic. The kitchen was identified as key, so a range of cooking products by Gaggenau were specified for the project. Complementing the modern architecture and design of this home, Corian bench tops were chosen to provide a beautiful and durable surface, which also allowed a brass edge detail to be securely inserted into the bench top. This integrated well with the surrounding tiles, caesar stone and joinery. High-end finishes are a defining factor of this luxury residential house design. As such, the client wanted to create a statement using some of the key materials. Mutino tiling on the kitchen island and in living area niches achieved the desired look in these areas. Lighting also plays an important role throughout the space and was used to highlight the materials and the large ceiling voids. Lighting effects were achieved with the addition of concealed LED lights, recessed LED down lights and a striking black linear up/down LED profile. The modern architecture and refurbishment of this beachside home also includes a new relocated laundry, powder room, study room and en-suite for the downstairs bedrooms.

Modern Oasis

B Street Design

Photo: Ed Gohlich
Photo of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Ann Arbor Hills Remodel and Addition

Studio Z Architecture

This elegant butler’s pantry links the new formal dining room and kitchen, providing space for serving food and drinks. Unique materials like mirror tile and leather wallpaper were used to add interest. Contractor: Momentum Construction LLC Photographer: Laura McCaffery Photography Interior Design: Studio Z Architecture Interior Decorating: Sarah Finnane Design

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

2-Tap Beer Unit
This is an example of a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Basement Buildout

Harte Remodels, LLC

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, black cabinets and mirror splashback.

Bay Village

KAS Interior Design

Contemporary bar that opens up to and overlooks Lake Erie. Granite counters sit atop custom black painted cabinets. Full height painted glass backsplash. Stainless steel accents. Custom aquarium. LED accent lighting. Photographer: Bill Web

Montecito Mediterranean

Socal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Lion Windows and Doors Erika Bierman Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Barn Door

R|House Design Build

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Large Home Bar Design Ideas with Black 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.