Gerry Effinger
Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet and an undermount sink.

Comfortable Condo

Rowland Design

crown molding,
Traditional galley wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Holiday House in Holgate

MKG Interior Design

Small traditional single-wall home bar in Central Coast with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, carpet, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Our Work

iLinkLighting

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with carpet, a drop-in sink, black cabinets, glass benchtops and beige floor.

Playful Plaid Pub Project

Courtney Thomas Design

We gave this man cave in San Marino a moody masculine look with plaid fabric walls, ebony-stained woodwork, and brass accents. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/basement-bar-san-marino/

Remodel Project

Insidesign

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet and beige floor.

COVE BUNGALOW I

Sketchwork Studio Ltd.

A wet bar in the basement with wine storage and stone accents.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with carpet, beige floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Traditional Home Bar

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home bar in Charlotte with carpet.

Embry

House Dressing Interiors, LLC

Stephanie Butler Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home bar in Atlanta with carpet.

Basement Bar Countertop

FBC Remodel

The basement wet bar has plenty of space for a beverage center and sink. The wrap around tile counter allows for extra entertaining space. ©Finished Basement Company

Old World Sanctuary Home - Omaha, NE

Eurowood Cabinets, Inc

Custom Cabinetry by Eurowood Cabinets, Inc. Home built by Ken Oster Homes.
Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and carpet.

2015 Woodstock Wet Bar

Oliver Construction LLC

photos by Jennifer Oliver
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback and carpet.

Traditional Kitchens

Hammond Lumber Company

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Home Office / Den / Library

Francois Tenenbaum - Design by Francois, LLC

Hidden bar
Inspiration for a traditional home bar in New York with no sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet, red floor and black benchtop.

Bar

Dave Albertson

Dave Albertson
Mid-sized traditional home bar in New York with carpet.

Our Work

iLinkLighting

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with carpet, a drop-in sink, glass benchtops and beige floor.

Milford Remodel

Common Vision

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and carpet.

Tuscan Cliffs

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Aaron Vry
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Las Vegas with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and carpet.

Traditional home in Spring Grove, Il. -The Sonoma Model

KLM Builders & Remodeling

Photo of a traditional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and carpet.

North Oaks - Traditional Remodel

Michels Homes

Photography: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet and recessed-panel cabinets.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Carpet

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.