Cory Phillips The Home Aesthetic
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Lakeside at the Newport

Robbins Contracting

Garden level basement bar with raised countertop
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

A country home in the Big City

MC Design

This home wet bar with all its charm, looks like it was taken out of the pages of an old Western novel. The center cabinet is actually vintage and purchased from a market especial for this project. The whole wet bar was designed around the center cabinet; the aged burgundy of the interior cabinet was drawn into the brick back-splash, the cabinet's charcoal exterior was the anchor colour for the rest of the cabinets and molding. Max did a perfect job matching the colour, glaze and profile, so well in fact that you couldn't spot the new from the old.

Mountain Remodel

Building & Design, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Canyon Elegance

Enchanted Kitchens, LLC

Walk out basement wet bar
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Tantara Bend Bar and Bath

Homes by C.M. Watson

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Bar

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this mansion's home bar featuring vaulted ceilings, custom windows, and stone countertops.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

New Construction of a custom home in Pasadena

BMV Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kingston Mills

Hierarchy Development & Design

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

West Bradford Finished "Beer" Basement

COCOON

Large country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Shakin not Stirred

Drab to Fab Decorating

We designed this wet bar to wow! It features a microwave, wine cooler, sink, ice maker, kegerator, built-in wine rack and ultra modern tile and lighting. The bar stools where designed with leather on the seats and funky fabric on the back to bring the whimsy!

Multifunctional Masterpiece

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a modern u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors and mosaic tile splashback.

Lake Conroe Remodel

Trust Builders

home bar, epoxy bar top. customers bar, man cave,
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, ceramic floors and black floor.

Finished Basement

Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.

Wet Bar with granite counter tops and custom cabinets
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Richmond with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Drapery Connection's Kathy Salerno: Chicago Condo

Drapery Connection

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with glass benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Poway Kitchen Remodel

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen

Wet bar with sink and mini fridge. Glass paneled cabinets and granite countertops, over head glass rack and white walls.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped home bar in San Diego with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback and ceramic floors.

Lakeside, ESHER

Lindi Reynolds Interior Design

Adam Letch
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Surrey with solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and mirror splashback.

Covington Homes Model- The Palazzo

Covington Homes

Martin Prosek Photography
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Amazing Basements

Southampton Builders

Jonathan Nutt
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Luxury Custom Home in Richmond, TX

Sapphire Custom Homes

Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite 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.