King of the Hill in East Manhattan Beach

Mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, black floor, no sink, louvered cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and black benchtop.

Patriotic Garage Conversion

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

This 2 car garage was converted into a mancave/studio for this Veteran. Designed by Anitra Mecadon and sponsored by National Gypsum this once stuffed garage is now a great place for this Veteran to workout and hang out.

Venice

Vicky's Homes

U shaped Entertaining bar with quartz top seats 10. Feature tile wall. Family room area.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets and grey benchtop.

Meuble bureau

Marielle Tesson Agence 5070

Détail du meuble multi-fonctions
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Other with louvered cabinets and white cabinets.

WRENN

Modern Whimsy Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical seated home bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Right White, in Steveston

Troico

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and white splashback.

Grasonville Sunroom

Annapolis Remodeling Company

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

A Cape Cod Wonderfully Repurposed Lower Level Walk Out

Alyson Abby Interiors

The pool cabana with custom cabinetry, concrete counter surfaces and sink, custom tile walls, Serena & Lily bar chairs and three sliding glass doors going out to the poo; deck.

WRENN

Modern Whimsy Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical seated home bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Right White, in Steveston

Troico

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, laminate benchtops and white splashback.

WRENN

Modern Whimsy Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical seated home bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Meuble bureau

Marielle Tesson Agence 5070

Vue sur la salle à manger et le meuble multi-fonctions
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Other with louvered cabinets and white cabinets.

WRENN

Modern Whimsy Interiors

Mid-sized tropical seated home bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

WRENN

Modern Whimsy Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical seated home bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

WRENN

Modern Whimsy Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical seated home bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

WRENN

Modern Whimsy Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized tropical seated home bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

WRENN

Modern Whimsy Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical seated home bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

WRENN

Modern Whimsy Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical seated home bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

South Granville Grandeur

Troico

Mid-sized modern home bar in Other with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops and white benchtop.

WRENN

Modern Whimsy Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical seated home bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-sized Home Bar Design Ideas with Louvered Cabinets

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.