This is an example of a mid-sized tropical galley seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and beige floor.

HGTV Smart Home 2013

Glenn Layton Homes

HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
This is an example of an expansive tropical home bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Flat of the Hill House

Hickox Williams Architects, Inc.

Inspiration for a tropical wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Rosemount Basement 4

B2 Design Build

Bob Geifer Photography
This is an example of a large tropical l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, limestone floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Dream Coast Builders Home Bar

Dream Coast Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Old Village - Mt. Pleasant

Structures Building Company

Holger Obenaus
Inspiration for a tropical single-wall wet bar in Charleston with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback and brown floor.

Orchid

Blackband Design

Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
Photo of a small tropical single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and turquoise benchtop.

Butlers Pantry

User

This is an example of a small tropical galley wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bay Harbor Beach House

Wolverine Cabinet Company

Unique Boat Bar with View of the Harbor Outside
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Gallery

Norris Furniture & Interiors

Inspiration for a small tropical single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Residential Projects

Titan Impact LLC - Windows and Doors

Photo of a mid-sized tropical l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors and white floor.

Colleyville Eco House

William Peck & Assoc., Inc.

Photo of an expansive tropical single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Destination Design

Anny Designs

This extravagant design was inspired by the clients’ love for Bali where they went for their honeymoon. The ambience of this cliff top property is purposely designed with pure living comfort in mind while it is also a perfect sanctuary for entertaining a large party. The luxurious kitchen has amenities that reign in harmony with contemporary Balinese decor, and it flows into the open stylish dining area. Dynamic traditional Balinese ceiling juxtaposes complement the great entertaining room that already has a highly decorative full-size bar, compelling wall bar table, and beautiful custom window frames. Various vintage furniture styles are incorporated throughout to represent the rich Balinese cultural heritage ranging from the primitive folk style to the Dutch Colonial and the Chinese styles.

Casablanca-Inspired bar

Taylor House Interiors

Casablanca-inspired French country bar with soapstone countertops, wine barrel seating and bamboo ceiling.
This is an example of a small tropical u-shaped seated home bar in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and limestone floors.

Covert 3

Edgewater Contractors Inc

Matt McCourtney
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical u-shaped wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Oceanfront Meets Countryside

WJ Sellers Homes Inc.

This is an example of a small tropical single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sunset Park - Waterfront - South Tampa - Custom Home

Sample Properties Inc

A wet bar with direct access to the wrap around balcony - a perfect way to enjoy the fresh air and waterfront views from the second level. Raif Fluker Photography

Coastal Home Remodel

Naturally Creative, inc.

We used Dynasty Omega Maple Cabinets in an Ginger with Coffee Glaze for this Wet Bar, Featuring Onyx Counter top and Backsplash. Grass cloth wallpaper and Rattan Dining Chairs the Coastal Tommy Bahama theme throughout.

Renovated Hawaii Japanese Style Home

Pink Dwelling

This is an example of a small tropical single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, marble floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

The Del Mar House

American Hurricane Solutions

This is an example of a large tropical seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Tropical Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

A tropical 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 tropical 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 tropical 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 tropical 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.