Inspiration for a large industrial u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, black floor and dark wood cabinets.

Basement Bar - Kintyre Model - 2014 Spring Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Stainless steel appliances in basement wet bar. Subway tile backsplash. Large floor tiles. Stone countertops. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and subway tile splashback.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with carpet, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, beige floor and black benchtop.

Park Manor

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Crisp Modern Gray Ranch

Slick Designs

Wall cabinets on one wall add storage to this U-shaped wet bar while keeping the area open to the rest of the large room. A dark gray finish on the cabinets offsets from the lighter gray wall paint, keeping an achromatic palette.

Ideal Kitchens Inc.

Photo of a large modern u-shaped home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Solbakken Lakefront Home

MSI Custom Homes, LLC

Saari & Forrai
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets and slate floors.

Acoustic Barn - Redding

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Fuhrmann
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with light hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Lodge by the Lake

Wade Weissmann Architecture

A rustic coffered ceiling composed of reclaimed wood.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and beige floor.

Waunakee Basement Remodel

Traci Rauner Design

Asymmetrical floating shelves, stacked stone splash, refrigerator in niche, raised bar counter.
Photo of an eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

NEW NEUTRALS

Susan Glick Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tiki Bar

Kehoe Kustom, LLC

Kehoe Kustom, LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical u-shaped seated home bar in New York with granite benchtops.

Spanish Contemporary

JRP Design & Remodel

A custom wine nook with built-in cabinets and Talavera tile backsplash in a Spanish-style Westlake Village home renovation. Polished Quartz countertops and white paint give classic features such as raised panel drawers a fresh update. Glass-front cabinets with interior lighting turn stored barware into a beautiful display. Wrought steel bar pulls and knobs elevate the design of this contemporary Spanish look. Photographer: Tom Clary

STARS Dream Lottery Home 2017 Bar

Adora Kitchens & Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Calgary with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

The Lighthouse - Sovereign Islands

Mi Design Studio Pty Ltd

Contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with shaker cabinets and black splashback.

Kenilworth

Oakley Home Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

VB Seaside Bar

Intra-Coastal Cabinets

Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Majestic Kitchens 2017

Majestic Kitchens and Bath

Take a look at this beautiful kitchen and bar project designed by Majestic Kitchens & Baths own Arthur Zobel. Using Plain & Fancy Cabinetry Arthur worked with his client to create this unique space. Arthur completed the look using Dekton Trilium for the backsplash and DalOne Quartz Countertops. #MajesticKitchensandBaths #MajesticKitchens #AruthurZobel #MajesticStoneFabrication #TwoToneKitchen #MajesticCustomProjects #PlainandFancyCabinetry #DalOneQuartz #DektonTrilium #TopKnobsHardware

Hamlin, TX Cabin

Jan Jones LLC

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bar

Strom Construction Inc

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and laminate floors.

U-shaped 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.