Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Modern Farmhouse Remodel Basement Bar

TruKitchens

This basement bar carries the modern farmhouse feel from the main level of the house into the entertaining space downstairs. The rustic beams, stools, cabinets and tabletop bring the comfort, while the large stainless steel pendant lighting and bright windows provide the modern touches. Ashley Avila photography, Villa Decor-Cascade

Basement Remodel

Shier Signature Home LLC.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Capital Hill Bar & Family Area

Candace Nordquist Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Broken Top - Green Lakes Loop II

Pacwest Builders LLC

Chandler Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Corian Riverbed Bar

Maxwell Counters Inc.

Corian Riverbed
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Martis Camp Lot 138

J & C Custom Cabinets Inc.

Photos courtesy © Martis Camp Realty, http://www.houzz.com/pro/shaunkingchef/martis-camp

29 Ave Infill

Siena Signature Builders Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

San Ysidro Beverly Hills

Creative Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Butler's Pantry

Laurie Trinch Interiors

Laurie Trinch Interiors
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen 3

Endless Kitchen and Bath Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with white cabinets, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Traditional Spanish Villa

Hann Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Steve & Emily's Basement

Sebring Design Build

Portraits of Home by Rachael Ormond
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Remodels

Concord Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Lake Minnetonka New Construction

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Builder: Nor-Son Architect: Eskuche Design Interior Design: Vivid Interior Photography: Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Custom built wet bar

Southshore Group Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, tile benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Yellowstone river ranch

Fishcamp Custom LLC.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige floor and brown benchtop.

KU Themed Basement Remodel

Christine Julian Interiors LLC

Rustic Style Basement Remodel with Bar - Photo Credits Kristol Kumar Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with brick floors, red floor, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red splashback and brown benchtop.

Finished Basement with Bar, Wine Room and Bathroom in Grand Rapids, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors and brown floor.

EASTWOOD RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

CLASSIC PROVINCIAL - Custom designed home bar featuring an 'in-house' profile - Hand painted 'brush strokes' finish - Custom wine bottle holder - Feature glass display doors, with full glass internals and recessed LED round lights - 40mm mitred Talostone 'Carrara Classic' benchtop - Talostone 'Carrara Classic' splashback - Ornante 'rustic copper' handles and knobs - Integrated bar fridge - 1 x Integrated rollout bin - Drinks caddy - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Mid-sized Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.