Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in New Orleans with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Bar

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Additional view of the back side of the bar.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Southwest Desert Patio

Michael Jacobson Gomez

SOUTH PATIO/OUTDOOR KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances are housed in a masonry structure with adobe stucco finish. Reverse moreno satillo pavers accent the adobe stucco walls, brick plinth cap, and clay tile roofing (beyond).

Cuisine joyeuse

Mars Avril

Tournant le dos à la terrasse malgré la porte-fenêtre qui y menait, l’agencement de la cuisine de ce bel appartement marseillais ne convenait plus aux propriétaires. La porte-fenêtre a été déplacée de façon à se retrouver au centre de la façade. Une fenêtre simple l’a remplacée, ce qui a permis d’installer l’évier devant et de profiter ainsi de la vue sur la terrasse.. Dissimulés derrière un habillage en plaqué chêne, le frigo et les rangements ont été rassemblés sur le mur opposé. C’est le contraste entre le papier peint à motifs et la brillance des zelliges qui apporte couleurs et fantaisie à cette cuisine devenue bien plus fonctionnelle pour une grande famille !. Photos © Lisa Martens Carillo

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

A close up view of the family room's bar cabinetry details.
Mid-sized mediterranean galley home bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and terra-cotta floors.

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.

A Spanish Mediterranean Home

John Cook Kitchens

Mid-sized mediterranean wet bar in Hawaii with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Addition With Rustic Stone Wall

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Brian Bortnick
Photo of a mid-sized country wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Calf Creek

James Michael Howard

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and terra-cotta floors.

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Casas Adobes Renovation

Desert Earth and Wood, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and terra-cotta floors.

Terra-Cotta Flooring

Pittet Architecturals

Our Beautiful Terra Cotta Flooring is available in a wide variety of flooring patterns, such as Chevron seen in the photo.
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean home bar in Dallas with terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Wine and Glass Rack

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Close-up view of the wine and glass rack at the back of the bar.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Salon Après

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Rénovation d'une maison, conseil en aménagement. Regardez bien le avant après c'est méconnaissable.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops and red floor.

Prestonwood Remodel

Douglas Allen Custom Homes and Remodeling

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Custom Bar

Union Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Mid Continent Cabinetry - Mission

Millard Lumber Inc.

Maple, Ebony
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Omaha with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Windermere Waterfront

Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta floors and white benchtop.

Wine Cellars

Mora Builders Inc

Digital Growth Co.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped home bar in Chicago with terra-cotta floors.

Mid-sized Home Bar Design Ideas with Terra-cotta 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.