Photography: Gus Ford
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Milton Enchanting English Pub Basement Remodel

Innovative Design Build

Photo of a country home bar in Atlanta.

Victorian Bar Fit for a King

SGT Associates Cabinets

Photo of a traditional home bar in Chicago.

Traditional Carved Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Beverage Center

TRS Designs, Inc (Kitchens, Baths, & More)

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia.

GREENWICH CT - Imperial Blue

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

RSavino Custom Homes Projects

Beacon Custom Homes

This is an example of a traditional home bar in Other.

Refreshed Perspectives

Allison Lind Interiors

This is an example of a mediterranean home bar in Seattle.

Sleek Kitchen

New Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath

The bar area just outside of the kitchen has flat-panel doors showing a modern look in contrast to the shaker-style doors used in the kitchen. The glass inserts in the upper cabinets add a beautiful aesthetic. Highlights include vertical shelves for wine bottles, expansive countertop space, and a built-in wine refrigerator.

Peace of the Rock

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Charlevoix Fish Art Cottage

Birchwood Construction Company

Birchwood Construction had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Lee Architects to revitalize this beautiful waterfront cottage. Located in the historic Belvedere Club community, the home's exterior design pays homage to its original 1800s grand Southern style. To honor the iconic look of this era, Birchwood craftsmen cut and shaped custom rafter tails and an elegant, custom-made, screen door. The home is framed by a wraparound front porch providing incomparable Lake Charlevoix views. The interior is embellished with unique flat matte-finished countertops in the kitchen. The raw look complements and contrasts with the high gloss grey tile backsplash. Custom wood paneling captures the cottage feel throughout the rest of the home. McCaffery Painting and Decorating provided the finishing touches by giving the remodeled rooms a fresh coat of paint. Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

Bethesda, MD Kitchen Remodel

Case Architects & Remodelers

Project Developer Adrian Andreassi https://www.houzz.com/pro/aandreassi/adrian-andreassi-case-design-remodeling-inc Designer Carolyn Elleman https://www.houzz.com/pro/celleman3/carolyn-elleman-case-design-remodeling-inc Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Compliment Design

Midcentury home bar in Denver.

Party Barn

CHC Design-Build

This is an example of a country home bar in Kansas City.

SLAM / REITZ

Buckeye Basements, Inc.

The coffered ceiling, custom iron door surrounded by stonework, walnut cabinetry, coordinating granite tops, and porcelain tile flooring create a grand entrance into the Wine Cellar. -Photo by Jack Figgins

Golden Gate Heights

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Photo of a contemporary galley home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Boilermaker Basement

Two Hands Interiors

Transitional home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Copper Door

WANE + FLITCH

Seating Area. Copper bowtie inlay and copper transition.
Design ideas for a large country seated home bar in Seattle with wood benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Parkland

Ari Loar Interiors, Inc

Inspiration for a transitional seated home bar in Tampa with open cabinets, brown splashback and grey floor.

Byrds English Pub Basement

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Kris Palen
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home bar in Dallas with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Yellow 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.