Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, slate floors, brown floor, dark wood cabinets and beige benchtop.

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Dry bar working area
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Pennsylvania Exotic Home

Avanti Marble & Granite Inc.

Rainforest brown floor with backlit onyx bar top
Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and brown floor.

An Open Invitation in Ridgefield, Kitchen

Simply Baths & Kitchens

Functional layout and beautiful finishes make this kitchen a dream come true. Placing the sink on an angled corner of the island between the range and refrigerator creates an easy work triangle while the large island allows for roomy prep space. Two pantries, one near the range and one near the refrigerator, give plenty of storage for dry goods and cookware. Guests are kept out of the cooks way by placing ample seating and the full service bar on the other side of the island. Open views through the breakfast room to the beautiful back yard and through large openings to the adjoining family room and formal dining room make this already spacious kitchen feel even larger.

The Prairies - Echelon Home

Structur Design + Interiors

Photo of a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Basement Finish

Bryan Casey Construction LLC

This is an example of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Comal Springs

Premier Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Mountain side Modern Nest

Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.

Gibeon Photography
Inspiration for a large country single-wall home bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and shaker cabinets.

Home Bars

Billiard Factory

Turn your basement or extra room into a glorious home bar! This picture serves as an inspiration to start that next home improvement project. The beautiful stone accents create a rustic, yet elegant feel for the room. Why go out, when you can stay in? Have your friends over for a few drinks, some pool, and lots of fun!

Tranquil & Stunning Seaside with Beautiful Cabinetry

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

Lori Hamilton
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

English-Style Basement Pub

Neal's Design Remodel

English-style pub that Her Majesty would be proud of. An authentic bar (straight from England) was the starting point for the design, then the areas beyond that include several vignette-style sitting areas, a den with a rustic fireplace, a wine cellar, a kitchenette, two bathrooms, an even a hidden home gym. Neal's Design Remodel

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Green Oaks Renovation

Briggs Design Associates, Inc.

Alex Claney Photography Glazed Cherry cabinets anchor one end of a large family room remodel. The clients entertain their large extended family and many friends often. Moving and expanding this wet bar to a new location allows the owners to host parties that can circulate away from the kitchen to a comfortable seating area in the family room area. Thie client did not want to store wine or liquor in the open, so custom drawers were created to neatly and efficiently store the beverages out of site.

Nadler Court

Creative Design Cabinet Solutions LLC

This is an example of a large transitional seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, beige floor and black benchtop.

the Preserve at the Ranch

Nanke Signature Group

This is an example of a large modern galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Queen Ann Shingle

Lowell Custom Homes

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Artisan Home 2016

Swanson Homes

Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large transitional wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and slate floors.

Basement Custom Bar

That Design Studio

Inspiration for a large traditional wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and porcelain floors.

Linn Ranch

Big-D Signature

Photo Credit: JLF Architecture
Inspiration for a large country single-wall wet bar in Jackson with open cabinets, dark hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Large Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood 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.