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Transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Family Home in McLean

Olamar Interiors

This family loves to entertain. They own a large wine collection and enjoy sharing it with family in friends. They requested a large seating area where they could host wine tasting parties and entertain for sports and other events. The asymmetrical built-in was custom designed to display liquors and other collectables. The custom wine bar was designed to meet the clients every requirement for the space.

Basement Transformation

La Bella Casa Interior Designs

This 1600+ square foot basement was a diamond in the rough. We were tasked with keeping farmhouse elements in the design plan while implementing industrial elements. The client requested the space include a gym, ample seating and viewing area for movies, a full bar , banquette seating as well as area for their gaming tables - shuffleboard, pool table and ping pong. By shifting two support columns we were able to bury one in the powder room wall and implement two in the custom design of the bar. Custom finishes are provided throughout the space to complete this entertainers dream.

Luxe Living

Julia Russell Designs

Home bar located in family game room. Stainless steel accents accompany a mirror that doubles as a TV.
Design ideas for a large transitional seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, porcelain floors, glass-front cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and black benchtop.

Serrano Luxury

Nar Design Group

In this luxurious Serrano home, a mixture of matte glass and glossy laminate cabinetry plays off the industrial metal frames suspended from the dramatically tall ceilings. Custom frameless glass encloses a wine room, complete with flooring made from wine barrels. Continuing the theme, the back kitchen expands the function of the kitchen including a wine station by Dacor. In the powder bathroom, the lipstick red cabinet floats within this rustic Hollywood glam inspired space. Wood floor material was designed to go up the wall for an emphasis on height. The upstairs bar/lounge is the perfect spot to hang out and watch the game. Or take a look out on the Serrano golf course. A custom steel raised bar is finished with Dekton trillium countertops for durability and industrial flair. The same lipstick red from the bathroom is brought into the bar space adding a dynamic spice to the space, and tying the two spaces together.

Lake Keowee Custom Home

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

Custom bar area that opens to outdoor living area, includes natural wood details
Design ideas for a large country seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, brown floor, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Grove Farmhouse

Raykon Construction

Inspiration for a country l-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

New Transitional Custom Home

Webber Development & Construction

Rustic White Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, concrete floors and brown benchtop.

Christmas Lane

A. Sadowski Designs

Alyssa Lee Photography
Transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, white benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and grey floor.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Emora Design Studio

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Rockford Court Reno

Michaelson Homes LLC

The bar, located off the great room and accessible from the foyer, features a marble tile backsplash, custom bar, and floating shelves. The focal point of the bar is the stunning arched wine storage pass-thru, which draws you in from the front door and frames the window on the far wall.

Traditional Home Bar

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and grey floor.

Jewel-Toned Mansion

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Julie Soefer
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Sandy Springs Basement Design/Build

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Ramble Romantic

ACM Design

Lower level bar perfect for entertaining. The calming gray cabinetry pairs perfectly with the countertops and pendants. Meechan Architectural Photography

KC Artisan Home Tour with Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with open cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Beverly | 2018

Coats Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Design and Outdoor Living

Freestyle Interiors

Mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, timber splashback and beige floor.

Modern Estate Home

Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.

Custom Home Bar with Black Marble Countertops, Custom Wall Feature & Bottle Display, Black Leather Bar Stools and Pendant Lighting
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Seated Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.