Entre Nous Design
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brick floors.

Basement Bar Shelving

FBC Remodel

Detail work at its finest. ©Finished Basement Company
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige 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.

Old growth Redwood Shelves

GreenLynx

We crafted these shelves out of old growth redwood with extremely tight wood grain for a young couple in Sacramento. They love this new bar in their dining room to showcase their love of traditional Corsican drinks. Lumber from trees like this do not exist anymore - you can only find it through reclaiming old lumber from buildings.

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.

Lake Summit Blackhawk

Packard Cabinetry of North Carolina

Kevin J. Smith
This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, copper benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and concrete floors.

Quartersawn Oak Bar

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Quarter sawn white oak Victorian style bar; Brass footrail; wood counter top; LED illuminated shelves; Image by UDCC
Mid-sized traditional home bar in Other with red cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, yellow floor and red 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
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.

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.

Orange Home Bar Design Ideas with Timber 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.