Kim Thornton
This is an example of a large transitional home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar & Pantry

Coastal Signature Homes

Inspiration for a large beach style galley home bar in Charleston with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Wine Country Rustic

Kepler Design

Jan Kepler Designer, Plato Woodwork Custom Cabinetry, Contractor: Frank Cullen, Photography:: Elliott Johnson
This is an example of a large country l-shaped home bar in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Shores

Kitchens of Diablo

Transitional Dry Bar with cabinets by Dura Supreme. Paintable Wood with Cashmere paint plus Shadow Glaze. Detail, detail, detail!! Bun feet, decorative backplash tile, glass doors with LED Lighting. Backplash is from Marble Systems, Ponte Stone Mosaic in Snow White. Showoff beautiful glassware with glass shelving. Contrasting cabinetry hardware from top knobs create a beautiful pallet of color tones that work so well together. Quartz Countertops by Vadara - Statuary Venato - creates a beautiful marble look without the maintenance.

Garnett basement design

Yours Truly, Interior Design LLC.

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Kansas City with brown splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Iceburg Quartzite / Airoom Builders

Ultimate Stone

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Massive Man Cave in Lebanon il.

Fulford Home Remodeling

Humphrey Photography Nashville, il.
Design ideas for a large country seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Dramatic Modern Farmhouse

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Wet Bar with Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Falls Church, VA

UltraCraft Cabinetry

Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Argent Oak Vertical finish. Designed by Danielle Melchione, CKD of Reico Kitchen & Bath. Photographed by BTW Images LLC.

Wisteria Lane Farmhouse

Timberlake Custom Homes

This large custom Farmhouse style home features Hardie board & batten siding, cultured stone, arched, double front door, custom cabinetry, and stained accents throughout.

Clean Classic Northern Westchester Kitchen & Bar

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This clean and classic Northern Westchester kitchen features a mix of colors and finishes. The perimeter of the kitchen including the desk area is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Nordic White with satin chrome hardware. The island features Benjamin Moore’s Blue Toile with satin brass hardware. The focal point of the space is the Cornu Fe range and custom hood in satin black with brass and chrome trim. Crisp white subway tile covers the backwall behind the cooking area and all the way up the sink wall to the ceiling. In place of wall cabinets, the client opted for thick white open shelves on either side of the window above the sink to keep the space more open and airier. Countertops are a mix of Neolith’s Estatuario on the island and Ash Grey marble on the perimeter. Hanging above the island are Circa Lighting’s the “Hicks Large Pendants” by designer Thomas O’Brien; above the dining table is Tom Dixon’s “Fat Pendant”. Just off of the kitchen is a wet bar conveniently located next to the living area, perfect for entertaining guests. They opted for a contemporary look in the space. The cabinetry is Yosemite Bronzato laminate in a high gloss finish coupled with open glass shelves and a mirrored backsplash. The mirror and the abundance of windows makes the room appear larger than it is. Bilotta Senior Designer: Rita LuisaGarces Architect: Hirshson Design & Architecture Photographer: Stefan Radtke

2018 | Family Home Update: Basement Living Area + Bar

Robin's Nest Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional home bar in Louisville with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Crystal Bay

Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Refreshing Kitchen Facelift

Forward Design Build Remodel

The existing dining area and renovated kitchen are connected through a butler's pantry, giving the homeowner extra storage for barware and entertaining pieces. The cabinets, counters and backsplash were all refreshed to marry the kitchen and dining spaces.

Built-in Bar Cabinet

User

Design ideas for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Black Sturgeon Lake

Kenora Design Group

Samantha Hawkins Photography
Photo of a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Squak Mountain Master Bedroom

Kasabella

A built-in beverage cooler, wet bar and coffee center, add comfort and convenience to the master suite. Floating style shelves have dimmable recessed lighting.

Domain Downsizing

Luxe Domain

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Melbourne with no sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Beach Haven Waterfront

Chango

Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy Shop the Beach Haven Waterfront accessories at the Chango Shop!

Cadence in Bethesda

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional home bar in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Large Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors

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.