Photo by Rudy Gutierrez
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Inviting + Modern Basement

Wiles Design Group

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/inviting-and-modern-basement

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.

Mauna Kea Villa Remodel

Dean Bowman Construction Inc

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Elegant Bar

Ron James Custom Cabinetry

This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Kansas City with slate floors, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback and multi-coloured floor.

Traditional Kitchens

Hammond Lumber Company

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

Traditional Home Design

Dale Davis Interior Design, Inc.

Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Christmas Time Special

Premier Granite And Stone

Two beautiful granite countertops come together in this stunning basement bar in Cranberry, PA.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige floor.

New Orleans style residence

Belanger Interiors

Hunter Bankston
Large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, carpet, red floor and black benchtop.

Bar d'angle

JU/GU

Réalisation d'un bar d'angle de 3x4m Façade en acier corten et bois noir, comptoir en chêne massif. Rétroéclairage LED
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

建築家照明プラン

Atelier avril

This is an example of a modern home bar in Kyoto with an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, plywood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Floating Shelves with Quarter Sawn Stained Oak Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

Bar d'angle

JU/GU

Réalisation d'un bar d'angle de 3x4m Façade en acier corten et bois noir, comptoir en chêne massif. Rétroéclairage LED
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

New Orleans style residence

Belanger Interiors

Hunter Bankston
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, carpet, red floor and black benchtop.

Bar d'angle

JU/GU

Réalisation d'un bar d'angle de 3x4m Façade en acier corten et bois noir, comptoir en chêne massif. Rétroéclairage LED
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Orange Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Splashback

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.