This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops and beige benchtop.

Interior Remodel- Mira Vista

Robinson Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Elegance & Charm

Laubri Creations

This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Villa Ivonne, Benalmádena.

ARCHITECTURE PHOTO SPAIN

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This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, tile benchtops, ceramic floors and brown floor.

NOVOTEL ORLEANS LA SOURCE

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Inspiration for a large modern seated home bar in Paris with an undermount sink, tile benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Georgian House

William T Baker

James Lockheart Photography Mandy Culpeper Interiors
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops and multi-coloured splashback.

By Urban - Private Residence Bar Design

Italia Ceramics

WOW-FACTOR // A project recently completed By Urban and designed by Renette brings the ultimate wow-factor! Italia Ceramics exclusive collection by L'Antic Colonial "Metal Hexagon Mosaics" are absolutely dazzling in this stunning Bar design.

Classic White Kitchen

Priscilla Danielle Designs

Arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with tile benchtops.

The Alhambra Model

Carstensen Homes

The Alhambra by Carstensen Homes.
Photo of an u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, tile benchtops and ceramic floors.

Estes Park remodel

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modern bar in barn remodel John Mullins
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops and porcelain floors.

Toscane

MOSAïSTE pour l'architecture

Création de Motif en mosaique d inspiration Paysage. Répétition de collines et d'arbres . Mosaïque d émaux de Briare et grès dans des tons chauds..orange brulée, ocre rouge, tuile.

JUNGLE COFFEE BAR 160 MQ

Polygona

Un progetto che fonde materiali e colori naturali ad una vista ed una location cittadina, un mix di natura ed urbano, due realtà spesso in contrasto ma che trovano un equilibrio in questo luogo. Jungle perchè abbiamo volutamente inserito le piante come protagoniste del progetto. Un verde che non solo è ecosostenibile, ma ha poca manutenzione e non crea problematiche funzionali. Le troviamo non solo nei vasi, ma abbiamo creato una sorta di bosco verticale che riempie lo spazio oltre ad avere funzione estetica. In netto contrasto a tutto questo verde, troviamo uno stile a tratti “Minimal Chic” unito ad un “Industrial”. Li potete riconoscere nell’utilizzo del tessuto per divanetti e sedute, che però hanno una struttura metallica tubolari, in tinta Champagne Semilucido. Grande attenzione per la privacy, che è stata ricavata creando delle vere e proprie barriere di verde tra i tavoli. Questo progetto infatti ha come obiettivo quello di creare uno spazio rilassante all’interno del caos di una città, una location dove potersi rilassare dopo una giornata di intenso lavoro con una spettacolare vista sulla città.

021 MiaMama

Veracruz Arquitectura

Design ideas for a small industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Other with tile benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Basement - Mendham, NJ

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Evergreen Residence

Revolve Design-Build

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Inspiration for a large single-wall seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Stone Masonry Experts

A & M Costa Masonry

Mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Providence with no sink, tile benchtops, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Traditional Custom Home

ArchiMatrix

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops and ceramic floors.

Remount Ranch

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This bar has a beautiful blend of warm colors-- the warm leather and warm wood contrast nicely with the dark metal glassware and metal Buddha that serves as the focal point for the design.

Penthouse Granada Theater Santa Barbara

Andrew Petrich Photography

Andrew Petrich
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Santa Barbara with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, glass sheet splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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Photo of a large modern seated home bar in Paris with an undermount sink, tile benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Seated Home Bar Design Ideas with Tile 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.