John Pallot

Custom bar with Live edge mahogany top. Hickory cabinets and floating shelves with LED lighting and a locked cabinet. Granite countertop. Feature ceiling with Maple beams and light reclaimed barn wood in the center.

Home Bar

Ace Associates

Home bar with quarter sawn oak stained cabinets and black granite countertops

Denise Quade Design

Stained quarter sawn oak shaker cabinets were used in this home wet bar. A sink, beverage center, and alcohol bottle shelves all maximize storage and functionality. Black sueded granite was selected for masculinity and warmth. Floating shelves between wall cabinets provides the perfect spot to display alcohol bottles.

All about Traditions

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

This craftsman lake home incorporates modern amenities and cherished family heirlooms. Many light fixtures and furniture pieces were acquired over generations and very thoughtfully designed into the new home. The open concept layout of this home makes entertaining guests a dream.

Kelly Res.

Stanley Martin Renovations

Precision Home Solutions specializes in remodeled bath and kitchens, finished basements/bars. We keep your budget and ideas in mind when designing your dream space. We work closely with you during the entire process making it fun to remodel. We are a small company with 25 years in the construction business with professional and personalized service. We look forward to earning your business and exceeding your expectations. The start of your remodel journey begins with a visit to your home. We determine what your needs, budget and dreams are. We then design your space with all your needs considered staying with-in budget.

Wet bars

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Close up view of a wormy chestnut wet bar. Antiqued iron hardware on drawer front, beaded face frame.

Destination Design

Anny Designs

This extravagant design was inspired by the clients’ love for Bali where they went for their honeymoon. The ambience of this cliff top property is purposely designed with pure living comfort in mind while it is also a perfect sanctuary for entertaining a large party. The luxurious kitchen has amenities that reign in harmony with contemporary Balinese decor, and it flows into the open stylish dining area. Dynamic traditional Balinese ceiling juxtaposes complement the great entertaining room that already has a highly decorative full-size bar, compelling wall bar table, and beautiful custom window frames. Various vintage furniture styles are incorporated throughout to represent the rich Balinese cultural heritage ranging from the primitive folk style to the Dutch Colonial and the Chinese styles.

Pub Style Home Bar

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Front bar was designed & finished to match the style & look of the back bar. Oak paneled front is detailed with brass foot rail.

New Heights on the Plaza

Orion Design, Inc.

Werribee Residence

DE atelier Architects

John Pallot

All about Traditions

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Red Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Benchtop

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.