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Nassau

Everyday Lovely

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Denver.

Cottage by the Coast

Amanda Webster Design

Photo- Neil Rashba
Photo of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Alameda Kitchen Remodel

AM Spence Interiors by Anna-Marie Spence

Custom Cabinets, Walnut Peninsula, Zellige Tile, Brass shelving, Terra Cotta Flooring, natural stone countertops, leather barstools, pendant lighting, kitchen design, portland designer, kitchen remodel, portland remodel, local interior designer,

The Woodlands Dreamy Home Renovation

Matt Powers Custom Homes & Renovations

Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Houston.

Michigan Ave

Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets

This is an example of a home bar in Chicago.

CASUAL CHIC

Motivo Home

This is an example of a country home bar in Miami.

Campbell Remodel

Holt Design House

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in San Francisco.

Beautiful Kitchen with Large Island

Andrew Thompson Construction

Our clients on this project already had a beautiful home… We just helped them get the living room and kitchen just like they wanted for their new needs. We reconfigured the entire kitchen footprint to get them a bigger work area and moved the pantry to an unused wall in the eat-in area. This allowed us to get them a larger island and much more wall cabinetry. The glass fronts on the upper cabinets, and the puck lights inside, really warmed the kitchen up. In the living room, we added floating shelves with specialty rope lighting along with new base cabinets on both sides of the fireplace. We also were able to provide a new and fresh look on the fireplace tile surround and trim work to the mantle and wall above. These few changes transformed a formal living room into a comfortable destination that they will enjoy forever. Design: Anna Brown Interiors Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction

Hermosa Beach Custom

Hudson Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Medina Remodel

Randolph Interior Design

Interior Designer - Randolph Interior Design Builder - House Dressing Company Cabinetry Maker - Northland Woodworks
Photo of a traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Minneapolis Lower Level

Lake Country Builders

This is an example of a transitional home bar in Minneapolis.

Stilvoller Barbereich

Knutzen Wohnen GmbH

Mit edlen Barstühlen in einem schicken Rostrot und einem hochwertigen Tisch lässt sich der eigene Barbereich mühelos selbst gestalten.
Inspiration for a small contemporary home bar in Other.

Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom buffet cabinet in the dining room can be opened up to reveal a wet bar with a gorgeous granite top, glass shelving and copper sink.. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA, Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

Westerville Fitness/Game Room Remodel

KP Designs Group

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Columbus.

Bright & Beautiful Kitchen in Belle Meade

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tiffanie Residence

Cornerstone Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Austin.

Private Home - Newton, MA

NS Builders

Connecting the kitchen space to the living space we have a second sink, hidden dishwasher, beverage fridge and plenty of storage for... well anything
Transitional home bar in Boston.

Residences on Sixth

Cardamon Design

Inspiration for a beach style wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Oxford Ave.

Carla Bast Design

Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.
Large country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

White 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.