Todd Tully Danner
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Murals and Accent Walls

Murals By Amy

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops and slate floors.

Red Pine Lodge

Meadowlark Design+Build

The bar area in the lower level is the perfect place to enjoy watching your favorite sports team. This custom designed and built home was constructed by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, MI. Photos by John Carlson.

Brambleton Basement

Kristin Drohan Collection and Interior Design

Bob Narod Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and slate floors.

Rustic Barn Bar

Ann Stillman O'Leary

Gary Hall
Photo of a mid-sized country seated home bar in Burlington with wood benchtops, slate floors, medium wood cabinets, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Richfield Country Home

Henderson Group, Inc.

Don Rask
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Elevated Entertaining

Mom's Design Build

This rich and warm pub complemented by dark, leathered wallpaper is available to indoor and outdoor entertaining. The bi-fold glass doors seamlessly integrates the indoors to the outdoors!

Transitional Home

K & K Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, slate floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Pirate's Cove

Black Ink Interiors

Under the fort is the bar. Marble that looks like the map of the world was used on the countertop, island and backsplash. The Union Jack hides the t.v. when not in use. The opening to the right of the photo is a tunnel from the pool to the bar area. On your swim through, you can take a break on the ledge inside and admire the aquarium. Misters and fans provide relief on hot summer days. Jenny Slade photography

Oakley Home Builders

Photo of a mid-sized galley seated home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate floors and slate splashback.

Northcote cottage

Jasmine McClelland Design

Black and timber are highlighted in this fabulous new kitchen and the bonus bar/storage hidden behind black cabinetry/joinery.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, slate floors and black floor.

2016 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes

Galiant Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Basements

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Basement mancave bar
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, multi-coloured splashback and slate floors.

Elevated Entertaining

Mom's Design Build

This rich and warm pub complemented by dark, leathered wallpaper is available to indoor and outdoor entertaining. The bi-fold glass doors seamlessly integrates the indoors to the outdoors!

Beautiful new kitchens

Chippewa Stone

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Taylor Creek Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Promontory Contemporary

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, slate floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Bown Residence, Custom Home

Doddridge Construction Corporation

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors and brown floor.

Rustic Lakefront Home | The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards

Evergreen Custom Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

English Cotswold

Hellyer Custom Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Mid-sized Home Bar Design Ideas with Slate Floors

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.