Photo of a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with black floor and white benchtop.

Design ideas for a small industrial u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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Boulder Furniture and Mattress

Photo of a small transitional seated home bar in Denver.

Oasis Tiny Home Tile Trim

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

Hex tile detailing around the circular window/seating area. The centerpiece and focal point to this tiny home living room is the grand circular-shaped window which is actually two half-moon windows jointed together where the mango woof bartop is placed. This acts as a work and dining space. Hanging plants elevate the eye and draw it upward to the high ceilings. Colors are kept clean and bright to expand the space. The loveseat folds out into a sleeper and the ottoman/bench lifts to offer more storage. The round rug mirrors the window adding consistency. This tropical modern coastal Tiny Home is built on a trailer and is 8x24x14 feet. The blue exterior paint color is called cabana blue. The large circular window is quite the statement focal point for this how adding a ton of curb appeal. The round window is actually two round half-moon windows stuck together to form a circle. There is an indoor bar between the two windows to make the space more interactive and useful- important in a tiny home. There is also another interactive pass-through bar window on the deck leading to the kitchen making it essentially a wet bar. This window is mirrored with a second on the other side of the kitchen and the are actually repurposed french doors turned sideways. Even the front door is glass allowing for the maximum amount of light to brighten up this tiny home and make it feel spacious and open. This tiny home features a unique architectural design with curved ceiling beams and roofing, high vaulted ceilings, a tiled in shower with a skylight that points out over the tongue of the trailer saving space in the bathroom, and of course, the large bump-out circle window and awning window that provides dining spaces.

Golf Village

Linda Parsons with Ashlin Design

The Homeowner previously installed the bar, but just asked for me to pull it together. She had some left over re-claimed wood so I used it behind the dartboard as a feature, but also to protect the wall. Linda Parsons

Creekside Main Level Addition and Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson met all the homeowner’s entertaining needs, which included a much-desired area for bar serving that opened up to the newly-added circular four-season porch. Having one location for food and drink staging was a priority for our entertaining couple, and using the transition space between the existing mudroom and kitchen granted perfect access to the prep area nearby. With refrigeration and a beverage center, it’s a great space to host a bartender during an event or to use daily as a cozy spot. The room was created to stand out, and it does just that. The existing stone from the exterior of the home was brought indoors as the surround for the serving bar, giving the perfect rustic pub room feel. The cabinets were stained a dark cherry to match the stain found throughout the house, and Rembrandt glass mosaic tile was added to break up the darker hues. The white bead board ceiling behind the stone wall was lowered and a unique Milton Road pendant, perfectly setting the mood to give it that pub room touch. Susan Gilmore Photography

Little House Brewing Company

John R. Schroeder, AIA

Photo by: Caryn B. Davis
Small transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Outdoor Living Space, Pool House

JD Helton HOMES

This is an example of a small country galley seated home bar in Atlanta with wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rustic Modern Basement Bar

KBF by Audi Contractors

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.

Wet Bar

William Means Real Estate

This incredibly beautiful and stunning penthouse is situated in Charleston’s trendiest neighborhood. Featuring an open floor plan with massive windows allows the penthouse to be flooded with light. This sleek wet bar just begs you indulge in a poolside cocktail. Listed by Andy Jones.

Classic Residential Bar in Toms River, NJ.

WL Kitchen & Home

Custom residential bar, hand made luxury woodwork. Custom cabinets and stools.
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Day House, Big Sur

JJJ Interiors

Raw steel plated backsplash, floating cypress slab shelves, raw bent steel bar, wine fridge, hammered nickel bar sink, soapstone countertops
Small modern galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Macco Remodeling & Restoration

Inspiration for a small transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, carpet and beige floor.

Knox Street

Christiano Homes, Inc.

Lane Dittoe
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Storm Grey 2

QC Cabinets

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Sarasota Contemporary

Hughes Design Associates

This exquisite contemporary home, built in the late eighties, was completely remodeled to the standards, styling and technology of a new 2015 home. Walls were removed and spaces enlarged. A new linear fireplace with stainless steel shaft and grille enclosure was designed for function, as well as for its sleek and modern vocabulary. An entirely new entrance door on a pivot hinge was created with added side fenestration. Lighting was updated throughout, with the focus on the client’s one-of-a-kind Hoberman sphere in the living area, which is flooded with various colored lights as it raises, expands and lowers. The master bath was completely gutted and redesigned in an open plan using gorgeous Calacatta marble on floors, shower and countertops. White was the color used on all walls and ceilings to showcase the owners avant-garde collection of 21st Century art, as well as the bright colors used for furnishings. “Barn door” sliding glass panels open the media room to the incredible water view beyond. Palpable, vibrant-colored furniture was custom designed for this home to create a unique and visually integrated interior experience. Clean and sleek, yet comfortable and fun, this home is a reflection of the incredible taste and style of the client. Most of all, “glamorous” truly embodies the look and feel of this stunning residence. http://hughesdes.com/portfolio-Sarasota-Contemporary.html

Premier Construction Services, LLC

Small transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Contemporary Breakfast Bar

Custom Design & Construction

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Extraordinary Custom Renovation

South Park Design Build

A real home bar for entertaining! The old kitchen was transformed into this open bar, complete with disco ball on the ceiling, full length bench and Custom built kitchen "Pod" Designed to be a "prep" kitchen when hosting a large party, the colorful mural disguises the kitchen pad with an art feature.

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Four Corners Cabinets & Trim

Small eclectic seated home bar in Detroit with 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.