Dustin.Peck.Photography.Inc
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and beige benchtop.

North Shore Glam

Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.

Aimee Mazzenga Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Art & The Kitchen

Built To Perfection Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and granite benchtops.

Roslyn Basement

D&G Construction

This home got a modern facelift with wide-plank wood flooring, custom fireplace and designer wallpaper bathroom. The basement was finished with a modern industrial design that includes barn wood, black steel rods, and gray cabinets.

Paris Mountain

Kalyn Downes

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Danville Transitional Remodel

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oswego Basement Bard

Design First Builders

Photo of a mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and mosaic tile splashback.

Lily Bean

Morning Star Builders LTD

Mike Kaskel
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar

R|House Design Build

New custom bar and wine cellar! Shiplap around the island and in the wine cellar, wallpaper backsplash, quartz countertops and RH pendants!
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, beige splashback and beige floor.

Lake Las Vegas Residence

Tara Dudley Interiors, NCIDQ Certified

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Denver with grey cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel benchtops, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Sailfish

Modul Marble-Charlotte

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Center City Loft Renovation

New Market Builders LLC

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sunset Hickory

Freestyle Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

East Valley Estate

Dale Gardon Design

High Res Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall seated home bar in Phoenix with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown splashback, timber splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

West Springs Basement

Uniik Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with carpet, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops and beige floor.

Nags Head • Oceanfront • Buckey Breeze

SAGA Realty & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Custom Bar

User

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Griffin Modern Remodel

Ellen Pandorf Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in San Diego with black cabinets, onyx benchtops, painted wood floors, black floor and open cabinets.

Windsor Square

BAR Design + Construction

Anthony Rich
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Mid-sized and Expansive Home Bar Design Ideas

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.