Darius Kuzmickas This private residence also features Niche's Pharos pendants in Crimson glass, which make a bold statement hanging from the high ceiling above the bar. The color choice is the perfect complement to the block-style countertop and reclaimed redwood prominent in the rustic room.

Serrano Luxury Drink Bar

Nar Design Group

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 Minnetonka Chateau

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Landscaping: Yardscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, red cabinets, glass sheet splashback, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops and carpet.

Bar and wine room

Studio 133

David O Marlow
Photo of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets and red cabinets.

Granite Mountains Springs Ranch

Karissa Mae Wade Design

Design ideas for a country galley seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback and concrete floors.

Damn Good Home

Bravas Minnesota

A Damn Good wet bar.
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Chelsea House

NBB Design

Andrew Beasley
Contemporary seated home bar in London with open cabinets and red cabinets.

Esparina Condo

Prozfile Pte Ltd

This is an example of an eclectic seated home bar in Singapore with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, white floor and grey benchtop.

Wailuku Country Estates

ARQUITECTURA

Architect- Marc Taron Contractor- Thad Henry Landscape Architect- irvin Higashi
Inspiration for an asian seated home bar in Hawaii with red cabinets, granite benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

'Chaska 29 Log' Gas Insert Fireplace

Kozy Heat Fireplaces

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Private Residence - West Vancouver

Inform Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets and white floor.

Our Work

Valley Home Renovations Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate benchtops, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Riverwood Homes of Colorado

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry Custom Line, Frameless, Standard Raised Panel in Rustic Cherry Paul Kohlman Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops and beige splashback.

Interiors Home Recreation Room

Studio Saf

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Moorelands

Broadway Design

Photo of a traditional seated home bar in Seattle with open cabinets, red cabinets, red splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Great Room Custom Bar

Marianne Stern Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Peoria Perfection with Poolside Oasis

Platinum Realty Network

Beautiful full bar that is more inviting than most local establishments. This room is a winner! Notice 2 tv's so you keep up with the game no matter where you are.

Interior Reclaimed Wood

Story Barns

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Interiors Home Recreation Room

Studio Saf

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Cape Elizabeth Getaway

Penelope Daborn Ltd.

A corner bar creates a welcoming space for relaxing and entertaining. Photo by Randall Ashey
This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops and cork floors.

Seated Home Bar Design Ideas with Red Cabinets

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.