Large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and porcelain floors.

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Heatherbrae Remodel and Additions

Trade Winds Construction

Nice little addition to add a dry bar to this space with butcher block shelving and counter-tops. Beer and wine fridges and cabinet storage makes this an ideal space for any game room or office.

Florentine 3300 square foot single home

Multi-Area Developments Inc.

Servery from kitchen to Dining Room Wall Colour: Dulux / ICI Camlecoat #20YY 43/200 Flooring: Midgley West Villa Imperiale Noce 24" x 24" Cabinetry: Frendel Kitchens Upper cabinets Maple in the colour parchment with chocolate glaze. Lower cabinets Maple in the colour chocolate Backsplash: Midgley West mother of pearl beige mix mosaic Counter top: tropical Brown granite Sink: Blanco Lincoln stainless steel undermount prep sink Faucet: Delta Victorian Brilliance Finish

Home Staging in Eureka

Staging That Sells

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Various Smart Home Panels & Security Systems

HomePro Technologies DFW

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Butterfield Road Kitchen and Laundry Room

Niemand Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and grey cabinets.

Basement bar & eatery

artisan woodwork & remodeling

Artisan Woodwork & Remodeling LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and porcelain floors.

Danville Basement

CMH Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional home bar in Indianapolis with porcelain floors.

Basement Bar with Coffee Raised Panel Cabinets

Premium Cabinets Saint Louis

Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Ednam Forrest Renovation 2015

Abbott & Company General Contractors

Scott Abbott
Design ideas for an expansive traditional wet bar in Indianapolis with porcelain floors and white cabinets.

Basement Buildout

Designers & Builders Development, Inc.

Large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and porcelain floors.

Modern Mediterranean Villa del Sur

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Custom Home Cambridge

Andex Kitchens and Custom Woodworking

Custom cherry bar/entertainment area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Burleigh Circle Residence

4D Design + Consulting

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Bars and Wine Cellars

Deffenbaugh Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Hockessin Custom Kitchen

That Design Studio

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Custom Bars

WL Kitchen & Home

Jason Taylor
Large traditional home bar in New York with porcelain floors.

Man Cave Home Bar

Touhill Custom Counters

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

basement wet bar after

Castle Pines Remodeling LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Porcelain Floors

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.