Lori Hamilton
Small tropical l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Houston Riverview Way

Tom Hurt Architecture

Behind the fireplace we designed bar with a wine fridge and sink, a cozy space to entertain.
Photo of a small contemporary galley seated home bar in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Southampton Residence

fox-nahem associates

Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and slate floors.

Rénovation d'une villa

Pergola BTP

Small contemporary seated home bar in Other with grey floor.

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

Historic Renovation

Nicholson Builders

This is an example of a small traditional galley seated home bar in Columbus with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

Automation, Networking & IT

SAV Digital Environments

Audrey Hall Photography
Design ideas for a small country single-wall seated home bar in Other with stainless steel benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Summit Blackhawk

Packard Cabinetry of North Carolina

Kevin J. Smith
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, copper benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and concrete floors.

Rustic Modern Basement Bar

KBF by Audi Contractors

This is an example of a small country u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Harris Townhome

EAJ.DESIGNS

Photo Credit: Nxst Real Estate Media
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with wood benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Tyler Home

Designing Women

This is an example of a small traditional galley seated home bar in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Sammamish Traditional Kitchen with White Cabinets

McAdams Remodeling & Design

Photo courtesy of Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photography
Photo of a small traditional galley seated home bar in Seattle with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Island style Pool bar + Powder room

CT Design

A pool side bar was given a colourful lift with a deep green wall paint colour and a vibrant tropical wallpaper. 3 rattan lanterns lend a coastal vibe.

Blackforest Island

Tamarack North

This traditional home located on Lake Rosseau is every athlete’s dream home. With a tennis court, a basketball court and two outdoor bars there is always something to do on Blackforest Island. The outdoor bar located beside the tennis court lies under a large timber frame gazebo supported by structural beams throughout the space. Moving down toward the water is a second bar area with a shingled roof, perfect for those hot summer days on the lake. Featured in the interior of this Lake Rosseau cottage is a large open concept sunroom with folding sliding doors that walk out onto the outdoor patio. This space is not only great for entertaining but a great way to connect with nature at the cottage. The all white interior screams lake house and is a classic and timeless style. Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.

Tile

Louisville Tile Distributors

Photo of a small midcentury galley seated home bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, marble floors and black benchtop.

• GIRONA APARTMENT •

La Rous Studio

Small scandinavian single-wall seated home bar in Barcelona with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement bar seating

Auburn Landing, Inc.

This is an example of a small country seated home bar in New York.

Jazzve Cigar Lounge - Сигар Клуб - 2013г.

iMAGEMAN Interior & Architecture

Автор проекта: Микаел Карсян Лаундж зона в кафе, где смешались английский кабинет и сигар-клуб с воображаемыми членами — поклонниками путешествий. Об этом говорят полки с книгами, украшенные картами столешницы, мебель в викторианском стиле, каретная стяжка Честерфильд обивки диванов. Мягкость интерьеру придают покрытые войлоком лампы. Тему сигарного клуба задают небольшие именные хюмидoры. Арендовав любую из них, клиент мог хранить свои сигары, и барный буфет, а посетители могли самостоятельно наливать себе напитки.

Puffer

NIX MILLER DESIGNS & CABINETRY

Photo of a small arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Tall Haven/TX

The Decorator's Edge

Custom wine table by The Decorator's Edge, Inc, Barstools Sam Moore, wine cooler by Thermador
Design ideas for a small transitional seated home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and carpet.

Small Seated Home Bar Design Ideas

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.