Custom wet bar at the Clearock Residence. Construction by Mulligan Construction. Photography by Andrea Calo.

Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel

Kitchen & Bath Depot

Classy Lakeshore

Vineyard Chic Kitchens

Sturbridge Renovation Chapel Hill

Hart Residential

Bar

Paul Orentlicher, Architect

New bar area adjacent to dining room.

Broadmoor

Schoener

A Wood-Mode custom bar made out of walnut. Black granite top with and arabesque backsplash.

Kitchen Bar

Liza Jane Interiors

Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Steve & Emily's Basement

Sebring Design Build

Portraits of Home by Rachael Ormond

Wet Bar/Social Media/Entertainment Space

McSpadden Homes

Wet bar with integrated social media creates a gathering place for family and friends.

M + T Home

Taylor + Taylor

Oven Wall with Custom Leaded Glass Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

This French country, new construction home features a circular first-floor layout that connects from great room to kitchen and breakfast room, then on to the dining room via a small area that turned out to be ideal for a fully functional bar. Directly off the kitchen and leading to the dining room, this space is perfectly located for making and serving cocktails whenever the family entertains. In order to make the space feel as open and welcoming as possible while connecting it visually with the kitchen, glass cabinet doors and custom-designed, leaded-glass column cabinetry and millwork archway help the spaces flow together and bring in. The space is small and tight, so it was critical to make it feel larger and more open. Leaded-glass cabinetry throughout provided the airy feel we were looking for, while showing off sparkling glassware and serving pieces. In addition, finding space for a sink and under-counter refrigerator was challenging, but every wished-for element made it into the final plan. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Traditional Kitchen and Bath Remodel featuring Custom Organizational Solutions

McCarley Custom Cabinets

Beach Drive

Studio Miel

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Game Rooms & Media Rooms

Karli Moore Photography

Bar

O’Hara Interiors

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Washington Park

DLH Inc

Rolling Whiskey Bar

Where Wood Meets Steel

Walnut and steel rolling whiskey bar. Custom made to fit over bar countertop. Designed and built by Where Wood Meets Steel.

Granite Bay Wet Bar

Counter Fit

This is a Wet Bar we recently installed in a Granite Bay Home. Using "Rugged Concrete" CaesarStone. What's very unique about this is that there's a 7" Mitered Edge dropping down from the raised bar to the counter below. Very cool idea & we're so happy that the customer loves the way it came out.

WET BAR

Counters by MP Millwork LLC

Grand Beach 2

Designsmith Spaces

Wet Bar Design Ideas with Dark 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.