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.

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.

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.

Tropical Kitchen Remodel in Bonita Bay - Home Bar

Progressive Design Build

This homeowner loves to entertain and wanted to also include an impressive wet bar and seating area for family and friends. Highlights include glass paneled cabinets to display glassware, two beverage refrigerators, a rubbed bronze sink and beautiful glass pendant lights over the 5-person seating area.

Keawakapu Bar TV & Lighting

Control Freaks Hawaii

This is an example of an expansive tropical u-shaped seated home bar in Hawaii with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

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.

R.K. Reiman Construction Custom Build

R K REIMAN CONSTRUCTION

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Design ideas for a tropical seated home bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

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.

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.

Tropical Kitchen Remodel in Bonita Bay - Home Bar

Progressive Design Build

Tropical Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets

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.