This is an example of a mediterranean seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, beige floor and grey benchtop.

ISABELLA residence

Symmetry Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

French Country

MDK Design Associates, Inc.

sam gray photography, MDK Design Associates
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, slate floors and brown benchtop.

Spanish style, Palos Verdes Estates

Melanie Giolitti Interior Design

Photography by Melanie Giolitti
Design ideas for a large mediterranean wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Pendio

M2 Interior Design

Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Mediterranean on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mediterranean Pool House

De Mattei Construction

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Heritage Oak - Tequesta

PB Built

Ron Rosenzweig, Inc.
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sunken Bar

Lundstrom Development, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, no sink and beige floor.

Interior Architecture

George Merlin Associates, Inc.

Mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Scottsdale House | Decorating

Bria Hammel Interiors

Design ideas for a mediterranean galley seated home bar in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Belleair Manor

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and travertine floors.

Mediterranean Ranchette

Allen Construction

Butlers Pantry Architect: Becker Henson Niksto Photographer: Jim Bartsch
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped home bar in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Spanish Mediterannean Elegance

Keeping Interiors

Jim Bartsch
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped home bar in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Champions: bar area

HGI Remodeling - Remodeling Made Easy

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Tuscan Villa

Nyhus Design Group

Mediterranean single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and white cabinets.

Pacific Palisades Kitchen and Master Bath

Overland Remodeling & Builders

Complete kitchen and master bathroom remodeling including double Island, custom cabinets, under cabinet lighting, faux wood beams, recess LED lights, new doors, Hood, Wolf Range, marble countertop, pendant lights. Free standing tub, marble tile

Chateau Bar & Wine Room

Nor-Son Custom Builders

Photography: Scott Amundson Photography Interior Designer: Marie Meko
Photo of a mediterranean home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Veracruz Penthouse 1 Remodel

Aurora Builders

Photo of a mediterranean single-wall seated home bar in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Ennerdale - Mediterranean

Visbeen Architects

The perfect design for a growing family, the innovative Ennerdale combines the best of a many classic architectural styles for an appealing and updated transitional design. The exterior features a European influence, with rounded and abundant windows, a stone and stucco façade and interesting roof lines. Inside, a spacious floor plan accommodates modern family living, with a main level that boasts almost 3,000 square feet of space, including a large hearth/living room, a dining room and kitchen with convenient walk-in pantry. Also featured is an instrument/music room, a work room, a spacious master bedroom suite with bath and an adjacent cozy nursery for the smallest members of the family. The additional bedrooms are located on the almost 1,200-square-foot upper level each feature a bath and are adjacent to a large multi-purpose loft that could be used for additional sleeping or a craft room or fun-filled playroom. Even more space – 1,800 square feet, to be exact – waits on the lower level, where an inviting family room with an optional tray ceiling is the perfect place for game or movie night. Other features include an exercise room to help you stay in shape, a wine cellar, storage area and convenient guest bedroom and bath.

Mediterranean Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets

A Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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.