A little added extension of the kitchen.
Small scandinavian l-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

S:t Knuts väg 6

Bjurfors Skåne

SE360/Bjurfors
Inspiration for a small scandinavian seated home bar in Malmo with light hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and wood benchtops.

Catawba Island Custom Lake house bar

TheBarMaker

A beautiful custom bar that sits in a space that was once a dining room. The Scandinavian style open floor plan at this lake house compliments the sea scape inspired design that reflects color and plenty of daylight.

Silverlake Renovation

WAKE + LOOM DESIGN

Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Form 6 / Mørk grå

Multiform

Inspiration for a large scandinavian galley home bar in Aalborg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

Casa discreta por fuera y espectacular por dentro.

OOIIO Arquitectura

Josefotoinmo, OOIIO Arquitectura
This is an example of a scandinavian galley seated home bar in Madrid with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Boho Prairie

Nathan Homes LLC

Photo of a scandinavian single-wall home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Catawba Island Custom Lake house bar

TheBarMaker

Custom mirror
Large scandinavian galley wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Extended Kitchen Workspaces

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

A little added extension of the kitchen.
This is an example of a small scandinavian l-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Extended Kitchen Workspaces

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

A little added extension of the kitchen.
Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Scandinavian Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets

A Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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.