wet bar/ wine bar Olson/Defendorf Custom Homes
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped home bar in Austin with terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige splashback.

Living room bar.

A.SLOAN CONSTRUCTION

Photograph by Jonas Ganzoni. Shelves and cabinet installation by, A.SLOAN CONSTRUCTION.
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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 delight

Professional Design Consultants

Professional Design Consultants Linda Zoerb ASID, CCIDC
Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Other with dark wood cabinets.

Mt Pleasant | New Construction | More than Kitchensq

Southeast Kitchens

Photo of a small mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Charleston with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

DC Ranch

Sanctuaries Interior Design

Pam Singleton | Image Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Spanish Contemporary

JRP Design & Remodel

A custom wine nook with built-in cabinets and Talavera tile backsplash in a Spanish-style Westlake Village home renovation. Polished Quartz countertops and white paint give classic features such as raised panel drawers a fresh update. Glass-front cabinets with interior lighting turn stored barware into a beautiful display. Wrought steel bar pulls and knobs elevate the design of this contemporary Spanish look. Photographer: Tom Clary

Formal Mediterranean - Paradise Valley

Argue Custom Homes

Mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

A Spanish Revival/ Spanish Colonial

South Coast Architects, Inc.

Spanish Revival,Spanish Colonial , Bar Lounge that is both modern with its water-wall highlighting the displayed shelves of liquor bottles.
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cabanas

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

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

Beach House at The Strand, Dana Point, CA

Homer Oatman, AIA

Richard Powers
Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Elliott Residence

Margaret Lynn, AIA

Interior bar overlooking the patio/pool/golf course. Photo by Jim Bartsch.
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Second Story Mediterranean Addition

TriplePoint Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Mediterranean

Paschall Design and Clutch Modern

Modern mediterranean counterheight bar with contemporary barstools. The open bar concept features walnut wood with angled mitered corners, recessed edgelit LED lighting and a 3 dimenstional white marble stone tile backsplash

Carmel Valley

Laura Abrams Design

Natalia Robert
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

DreamDesign 33: Spectacular Spanish Riverfront

Starr Custom Homes

This 5466 SF custom home sits high on a bluff overlooking the St Johns River with wide views of downtown Jacksonville. The home includes five bedrooms, five and a half baths, formal living and dining rooms, a large study and theatre. An extensive rear lanai with outdoor kitchen and balcony take advantage of the riverfront views. A two-story great room with demonstration kitchen featuring Miele appliances is the central core of the home.

Mariah Ranch, Pinnacle Peak and Beverly Hills gazebo

Morrelli Design Consultants

robert reck, heini schneebeli
Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors.

Man Cave

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

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

Classic in the Hill Country

Vernon Wentz

Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and glass tile splashback.

Texas Hill Country Home

Jenkins Custom Homes

John Bishop
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Mediterranean U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas

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.