Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Black industrial bar

Uptown Jane Interiors

Hand picked and glassed slab of rimu
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped seated home bar in Auckland with black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

Projet Toisinges

Aloona Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Lyon with an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, linoleum floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Fun Midcentury Bar

Design One Cabinetry

Pull up a bar stool and enjoy a cold drink during cocktail hour!
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and mirror splashback.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Houzz Portfolio

Sustainable Design Contractors LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Cleveland with laminate benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

R 5967

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Mid-Century house remodel. Design by aToM. Construction and installation of mahogany structure and custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photograph by Colin Conces Photography

Recreational Haven

Donahoe Group

Tom Watson Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary seated home bar in New York with grey floor, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, concrete floors and green benchtop.

Oak Library & Office

Green Home Design + Build

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Restyling Cocktail bar | 20MQ

Daniele De Bon

This is an example of a small country u-shaped seated home bar in Venice with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, painted wood floors and grey benchtop.

Forêt

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Elite Crete Systems

Highlands Concrete Finishers

Elite Crete
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, concrete floors and brown floor.

Transitional Style Basement

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and vinyl floors.

Esprit Campagne Chic

MIRABEL STUDIO

Cuisine ouverte esprit campagne chic, avec évier timbre, associé à des équipements électroménagers encastrés, et à des finitions laiton doré brossé pour les poignées, éclairages, robinetterie et décoration afin de concilier l'authenticité de l'ancien et la modernité. La cuisine est pleinement optimisée avec des rangements toute hauteur et un îlot bar avec des rangements sous plan côté cuisine

Man Cave (Hudson, WI)

Forever Barnwood, LLC

This was a bar in the mezzanine of a car shop!
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

White Kitchen

Spaces Inc

Mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback and concrete floors.

Home Bar

Pregio Homes, LLC

Basement bar and entertainment space. All photos in this album by Waves End Services, LLC. Architect: LGA Studios, Colorado Springs, CO
Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops and linoleum floors.

Boss House

Boss Design Ltd

Now here is a statement bar that makes a bold statement without overtaking the rest of this space. It has a lot of class, does not scream man cave or bar star in any means. Its again, very sophisticated, open, inviting and just wants you to join in the party fun! This home would definitely have the sense of in-completion if the homeowners chose not to include this bar. Photo Credit: Kevin Charlebois www.kevincharlebois.com Cabinet: The Cabinet Guy www.thecabinetguy.com Design: Boss Design www.bossdesign.ca

Finished Basement with Bar in Brighton, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Sports Bar Basement

Leenheer Homes and Renovations

Mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Edmonton with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Seated Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops

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.