Close up view of a wormy chestnut wet bar. Antiqued iron hardware on drawer front, beaded face frame.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

All Things Texan Mancave

Cindi B. Jones

An entertainment space for discerning client who loves Texas, vintage, reclaimed materials, stone, distressed wood, beer tapper, wine, and sports memorabilia. Photo by Jeremy Fenelon

Basement Back Bar inprogress

Pro Basement Inc.

Back bar before cabinet faces and TV mounted
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Surf's Up Wet Bar

Boardwalk Builders

Surf themed wet bar off of the game room Photo: Eric Englehart Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
Inspiration for a small beach style l-shaped wet bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

English Pub Bar

Vujovich Design Build, Inc.

The existing "dark & scary" basement was transformed into a space reminiscent of an English estate. Perhaps the most dramatic space is the secret card room, which now occupies the old coal storage space. Access to this space is through a secret door hidden within the mahogany paneling. Throughout the space, every detail reflects the supreme quality one would expect to find in an early 1900s mansion, from the custom-designed stained glass to the exquisitely handcrafted bar. - Randal Buffy Architects - Billy Beason Interior Design - Karen Melvin Photography

Fun & Functional Home Bar

3-D Design

Laundry room converted into a home bar. Features Elkay martini shaped sink and decorative faucet. Under counter wine refigerator and ice maker. Glass tile backsplash.

Hall House

Alpine Wood Products

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and ceramic floors.

Chittenango House

Mark Frateschi Design Build

Mark Frateschi
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Bar

Winston Brown Remodeling

Jake Brown
Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Home Bar

City Renovations & Remodeling, LLC

Basement bar created from bump out of the upper level. Perfect space
Mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, ceramic floors, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and beige floor.

Home Bars

CLUPNY CUSTOM CARPENTRY

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and wood benchtops.

Entertaining on Lake Wylie

McSpadden Homes

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Glass tops

Artistry in Glass

3/4" painted glass bar top.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops and ceramic floors.

Acton Project

Hoss Building Group, Inc./ Hoss Homes

Marika Designs
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Tarpon Springs Tropical Luxury Custom Home

Fine Wood Design, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Wade's Place

D & T Remodeling

Photo of a large modern galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Basement Remodeling Projects

IMPROVE or MOVE

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

The Alhambra Model

Carstensen Homes

The Alhambra by Carstensen Homes.
Photo of an u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, tile benchtops and ceramic floors.

Vue vers cuisine ouverte

Cynthia Menegat / cbm interiors

Cynthia MENEGAT
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Paris with concrete benchtops, black splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Lower Level Bar

Motor City Granite & Cabinets

Pirrone
This is an example of a large transitional home bar in Detroit with ceramic floors and brown floor.

Red Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic 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.