This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cherry Creek North Modern

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Whiskey Bar & Other Custom Work | Edmonton, AB

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Photo of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mountain Village Ski Chalet - Telluride, CO

Designs West - Telluride, CO

Josh Johnson
Mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors and turquoise benchtop.

Starland Dr, Kitchen

Luxe Remodel

peninsula, wine fridge, quartz, shaker style,
Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Presidio Heights Remodel

Ann Lowengart Interiors

A walnut countertop and bar sink were added to facilitate a seamless transition from the kitchen to the pantry. The countertops and cabinetry in both rooms reflect and complement one another to create a cohesive aesthetic as you move from one to the other.

Keowee Manor

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Large bar that seats 6 with custom cabinetry by Nicholas James Fine Woodworking. Alabaster lights and custom cabinets with glass fronts.
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

M Magazine

Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.

Design: Fringe Interior Design, Milwaukee, WI
Photo of a small industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with medium hardwood floors.

Suburban Sababa

Studio Dearborn

A young family moving from NYC tackled a makeover of their young colonial revival home to make it feel more personal. The kitchen area was quite spacious but needed a facelift and a banquette for breakfast. Painted cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Light Pewter is balanced by Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor on the island. Mixed metals on the lighting by Allied Maker, faucets and hardware and custom tile by Pratt and Larson make the space feel organic and personal. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

30 - Park City, Utah Residence

Magleby Construction

Mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and brown floor.

West Coast Modern Home

Horizon Pacific Contracting

A bar just off the living area is a popular hangout spot for guests.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, brown floor, dark wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Butler's Pantry

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

This Butler's Pantry incorporates custom racks for wine glasses and plates. Robert Benson Photography
Photo of a large country u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

In the corner of the games/family room, a home bar.

London Basement

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

The ice cream bar

Tague Design Showroom

An ice cream bar adds interest to this renovation. Tague Design Showroom, Malvern PA.
This is an example of a large u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Kenell Kitchen

The Creative Kitchen Company

The beautiful lake house that finally got the beautiful kitchen to match. A sizable project that involved removing walls and reconfiguring spaces with the goal to create a more usable space for this active family that loves to entertain. The kitchen island is massive - so much room for cooking, projects and entertaining. The family loves their open pantry - a great functional space that is easy to access everything the family needs from a coffee bar to the mini bar complete with ice machine and mini glass front fridge. The results of a great collaboration with the homeowners who had tricky spaces to work with.

Westport Country

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

Party central is this mysterious black bar with delicate brass shelves, anchored from countertop to ceiling. The countertop is an acid washed stainless, a treatment that produces light copper highlights. An integral sink can be filled with ice to keep wine cool all evening.

The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Entertainment Room Bar

Cascade West Development

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

Floating on Glass, In Glass

VintageView

This two story wine cellar is separated by a glass floor, with metal frames attached direct to it. Crazy cool ingenuity on this one. Fully climate controlled. Holds 912 bottles.

Lindsay

Dana Construction Company LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood 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.