Photo of a large midcentury galley bar cart in Indianapolis with open cabinets.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and ceramic floors.

Home Bar with Ice Maker, Sink, and Full Dishwasher

Denise Quade Design

Tons of countertop space on the front side of the bar next to the sink offers a great space to prep and get drinks ready for family and friends. The raised bar top offers a great spot for friends and family to gather and hang out that is right off the living room.

Patel Residence

Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC

Melissa Oivanki/Oivanki Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and porcelain floors.

Fun & Functional Home Bar

3-D Design

Former laundry room converted into a home bar. Custom wood cabinets with custom stain. Quartz counter top. Under cabinet wine refrigerator. Tile backsplash.

Interior Landmark Stone Projects

Glen-Gery Brick

A beautiful finished basement with custom bar and custom wine cellar constructed using Glen-Gery Landmark Stone in the Ashford Stackstone color. Buckeye Basements & Perry English Masonry

Lakewood Glen

Gabay Construction

Michelle Gabay-Moore
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and travertine floors.

Transitional Addition & Renovation

Earthwood Builders Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized galley seated home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Home Bars

Imperial cabinets & Millwork, inc

Photo of a transitional galley wet bar in Portland with dark wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Home Bar

City Renovations & Remodeling, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Anamosa Family-Centric Remodel

Wiles Design Group

Our clients sought a welcoming remodel for their new home, balancing family and friends, even their cat companions. Durable materials and a neutral design palette ensure comfort, creating a perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. An inviting entertainment area featuring a spacious home bar with ample seating, illuminated by elegant pendant lights, creates a perfect setting for hosting guests, ensuring a fun and sophisticated atmosphere. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/anamosa-iowa-family-home-remodel

Custom Waterfront Home

Kelly Canada Design + Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Wyatt Farm Custom

Progress Street Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Inspiration

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Inspiration for a traditional galley home bar in Toronto with medium hardwood floors.

Gourmet Galley Kitchen Remodel

Karen Linder Interior Designs

Mid-sized transitional galley home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

2015 Award of Excellence - 2

Natural Stone Institute

When United Marble Fabricators was hired by builders Adams & Beasley Associates to furnish, fabricate, and install all of the stone and tile in this unique two-story penthouse within the Four Seasons in Boston’s Back Bay, the immediate focus of nearly all parties involved was more on the stunning views of Boston Common than of the stone and tile surfaces that would eventually adorn the kitchen and bathrooms. That entire focus, however, would quickly shift to the meticulously designed first floor wet bar nestled into the corner of the two-story living room. Lewis Interiors and Adams & Beasley Associates designed a wet bar that would attract attention, specifying ¾ inch Honey Onyx for the bar countertop and full-height backsplash. LED panels would be installed behind the backsplash to illuminate the entire surface without creating any “hot spots” traditionally associated with backlighting of natural stone. As the design process evolved, it was decided that the originally specified glass shelves with wood nosing would be replaced with PPG Starphire ultra-clear glass that was to be rabbeted into the ¾ inch onyx backsplash so that the floating shelves would appear to be glowing as they floated, uninterrupted by moldings of any other materials. The team first crafted and installed the backsplash, which was fabricated from shop drawings, delivered to the 15th floor by elevator, and installed prior to any base cabinetry. The countertops were fabricated with a 2 inch mitered edge with an eased edge profile, and a 4 inch backsplash was installed to meet the illuminated full-height backsplash. The spirit of collaboration was alive and well on this project as the skilled fabricators and installers of both stone and millwork worked interdependently with the singular goal of a striking wet bar that would captivate any and all guests of this stunning penthouse unit and rival the sweeping views of Boston Common

A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback and grey benchtop.

Parker Basement Bar

Castle Building Company

Multi-colored glass tile backdrop over sink in home bar.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

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

Finished Basements Plus

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Grand Rapids with vinyl floors and brown floor.

Home Bar with Marble Countertops

Trim Tech Designs

Say hello to the holiday bar of your dreams ✨ We can’t imagine a more gorgeous place to entertain family and friends this holiday season. This round bar is complete with custom glass cabinet towers to show off your favorite holiday drinks and plenty of storage for all your bartending accessories. Start planning now and spend next Christmas relaxing at a bar made just for you!

Orange Galley 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.