Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Forêt

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Bedrosians Enchane in Moderno 8x8 tile is used as the beverage station backsplash in this Portland kitchen.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury u-shaped home bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

New Orleans style bistro bar perfect for entertaining
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Niwot Colorado Wet Bar

User

Front view of the wet bar. Wall on the left is fabric, the floor is tile with a wood look, and the countertops are Quartz. The two dark brown doors allow access to the back of the theater gear rack below and the Lutron dimmers above. The lighter mahogany door is the entrance to the theater.

Aurora - New Construction Home

Desa Design Studio

Large Basement Bar with Dark Grey Cabinets, White Quartz Countertops, Beer Taps, Floating Stainless Steel Shelving, Modern Rustic Wall Feature and Modern Barstools. Photo by Alcove Images

2016 Park City Area Showcase of Homes by Cameo Homes Inc.

Cameo Homes Inc.

Basement Living Area and Kitchen in this luxurious home we built in Promontory, Park City, Utah. This home was featured in the Park City Area Showcase of Homes. Cameo Homes Inc., Park City Luxury Home Builders. http://cameohomesinc.com/

Esprit Campagne Chic

MIRABEL STUDIO

Cuisine ouverte esprit campagne chic, avec évier timbre, associé à des équipements électroménagers encastrés, et à des finitions laiton doré brossé pour les poignées, éclairages, robinetterie et décoration afin de concilier l'authenticité de l'ancien et la modernité. La cuisine est pleinement optimisée avec des rangements toute hauteur et un îlot bar avec des rangements sous plan côté cuisine

Cool Water Way - The Reserve

Keeoco Development Inc

Kevin Meechan
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige cabinets.

All Things Texan Mancave

Cindi B. Jones

An entertainment space for discerning client who loves Texas, vintage, reclaimed materials, stone, distressed wood, beer tapper, wine, and sports memorabilia. Photo by Jeremy Fenelon

Traditional Kitchen with an Italian Feel

Artisan Design

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Tampa with black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and ceramic floors.

Wet Bars

Randy's Flooring

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Linner Road - 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Seated Wet Bar with brick tile backsplash & wine room!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

R. Laden: Lakeville, MN

HELMÜT

Wing Ta
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom European Entertaining Retreat

Authenticity, LLC

Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA This luxurious European Romantic design utilizes a high contrast color palette. We used reclaimed barn siding for the accent wall. My client knows how to put on a great party and it all starts here in the amazing Cowboy theme bar area! Watch two games on two TVs and enjoy the company! Sherwin Williams Paint - Backdrop SW7025 Photo Credit: Jackson Studios

Mattrissa Ridge Makeover

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Charm

12/12 Architects & Planners

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kilpatrick Basement

Kristina Kilpatrick

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Portfolio

Brobst Custom Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Custom Made Bar

Viola Interior Design, LLC

John M. Lewis Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic Floors

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.