Large modern u-shaped home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Bar Sink and Small Refrigerator Tucked Under Stairs

Denise Quade Design

Under the stairs a bar sink and 15" dishwasher was incorporated. The perfect spot for the bartender to mix drinks and to load and unload the dishwasher.

Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chicago - Erie St.

Bobbi Packer Designs

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wine Rack

East End Country Kitchens

Wine Rack & Cabinetry by East End Country Kitchens Photo by http://www.TonyLopezPhoto.com

Lake Zurich

Matrix Home Solutions

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic custom bar cabinets

Fairfield Custom Kitchens LLC

Inspiration for a country home bar in Philadelphia.

Currituck Club

Coastal Construction of North Carolina

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Cozy Library

Olga Adler

Inspiration for a traditional wet bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Small Cow Hollow Apartment, San Francisco

Maquette Interior Design

Liz Daly Photography
This is an example of a small traditional galley home bar in San Francisco with black cabinets and wood benchtops.

Bar (Knotty Alder in Lake Forest)

Neumann Custom Woodworking Inc

Home bar in Chicago.

Capitol Hill Condo

Interiors by Jennifer Dennis

Midcentury home bar in DC Metro.

Adult Beverage Center

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Rich, warm rustic cherry cabinetry and counter tops. behind the counter refer & under-mount sink make this a fully functional entertainment center. Image by UDCC

Westport Contemporary Residence Champagne Bar

Heidi Holzer Design & Decorative Work

This fantastic champagne bar is on the second level of the home, overlooking the main living/entertaining space. It is a luxurious space with laboradite stone counter top and composite gold leaf walls.

Home bar with quarter sawn oak stained cabinets and black granite countertops

Denise Quade Design

Stained quarter sawn oak shaker cabinets were used in this home wet bar. A sink, beverage center, and alcohol bottle shelves all maximize storage and functionality. Black sueded granite was selected for masculinity and warmth. Floating shelves between wall cabinets provides the perfect spot to display alcohol bottles.

Tampa Coastal White Kitchen

Picture Perfect Kitchen Designs

Cabinetry Done by Picture Perfect Kitchen Designs Photography Done by Rosita Luna
This is an example of a transitional home bar in Tampa.

Posh Home Remodel

Everything Home

Our Carmel design-build studio was tasked with organizing our client’s basement and main floor to improve functionality and create spaces for entertaining. In the basement, the goal was to include a simple dry bar, theater area, mingling or lounge area, playroom, and gym space with the vibe of a swanky lounge with a moody color scheme. In the large theater area, a U-shaped sectional with a sofa table and bar stools with a deep blue, gold, white, and wood theme create a sophisticated appeal. The addition of a perpendicular wall for the new bar created a nook for a long banquette. With a couple of elegant cocktail tables and chairs, it demarcates the lounge area. Sliding metal doors, chunky picture ledges, architectural accent walls, and artsy wall sconces add a pop of fun. On the main floor, a unique feature fireplace creates architectural interest. The traditional painted surround was removed, and dark large format tile was added to the entire chase, as well as rustic iron brackets and wood mantel. The moldings behind the TV console create a dramatic dimensional feature, and a built-in bench along the back window adds extra seating and offers storage space to tuck away the toys. In the office, a beautiful feature wall was installed to balance the built-ins on the other side. The powder room also received a fun facelift, giving it character and glitz. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-posh-home-remodel

Basement Remodeling Project - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Case Design/Remodeling Halifax

Photo of a home bar in Other.

Castella

Owen Homes LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, orange splashback and concrete floors.

Rustic Retreat

Monica Sullivan Design

This is an example of a country home bar in Phoenix.

Orange 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.