Design ideas for an expansive traditional seated home bar in Boston with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and matchstick tile splashback.

246 Van Damin Ave

Shannon Antipov Designs

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kirkland Aqua Vista II

4D Architects

Contemporary seated home bar in Seattle with light hardwood floors, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Encinitas New Home

Method Development

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

new hamburg basement

sadabros renovations

MARCIN SADA-SADOWSKI
Design ideas for a large modern galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and orange floor.

Penthouse Marvel - Project 2516

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

Mid-sized traditional seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

R.D. Henry Cabinetry

Magnifique Kitchens & Baths

Photo of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - Fargo

Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Model Photos

Right Touch Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Colleyville Eco House

William Peck & Assoc., Inc.

Photo of an expansive tropical single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

RD Henry Bars

Colorado Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Ennerdale - Mediterranean

Visbeen Architects

The perfect design for a growing family, the innovative Ennerdale combines the best of a many classic architectural styles for an appealing and updated transitional design. The exterior features a European influence, with rounded and abundant windows, a stone and stucco façade and interesting roof lines. Inside, a spacious floor plan accommodates modern family living, with a main level that boasts almost 3,000 square feet of space, including a large hearth/living room, a dining room and kitchen with convenient walk-in pantry. Also featured is an instrument/music room, a work room, a spacious master bedroom suite with bath and an adjacent cozy nursery for the smallest members of the family. The additional bedrooms are located on the almost 1,200-square-foot upper level each feature a bath and are adjacent to a large multi-purpose loft that could be used for additional sleeping or a craft room or fun-filled playroom. Even more space – 1,800 square feet, to be exact – waits on the lower level, where an inviting family room with an optional tray ceiling is the perfect place for game or movie night. Other features include an exercise room to help you stay in shape, a wine cellar, storage area and convenient guest bedroom and bath.

Living Room Bar

Kitchens by Chapdelaine / Chapdelaine Builders

3 season porch conversion to Living Room Bar. Exterior brick facade punctuated by symmetrical arched openings. Cabinetry in "Slate" with a Black licorice accent.

Fort Collins Custom Build

Naturecraft Custom Homes

Photo of a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Transitional Home Bar

Photo of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

new hamburg basement

sadabros renovations

MARCIN SADA-SADOWSKI
Large modern galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and orange floor.

Old World with Gothic Influence

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Cleveland

Oakley Home Builders

Krista Sobkowiak
Small beach style galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

West Bradford Finished "Beer" Basement

COCOON

Large country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Mann Home Bar

EKB Kitchen & Bath Remodelers

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Seated Home Bar Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile 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.