Space for entertainment with plenty of smart storage.

Bars

Ginny Capo

An Exquisite Wet Bar and Wine Area in Sauk Creek neighborhood, Madison WI

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Both homeowners have a keen eye for design and were open to new ideas. Their aesthetic capabilities and openmindedness allowed us to refine every detail in this finished basement bar project's design.

T. Neises: Howard, SD

HELMÜT

Cipher Imaging

Maple Grove Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Since this home is on a lakefront, we wanted to keep the theme going throughout this space! We did two-tone cabinetry for this wet bar and incorporated earthy elements with the leather barstools and a marble chevron backsplash.

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

A lower level home bar in a Bettendorf Iowa home with LED-lit whiskey barrel planks, Koch Knotty Alder gray cabinetry, and Cambria Quartz counters in Charlestown design. Galveston series pendant lighting by Quorum also featured. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

Coonrod Parade of Home

Interior Design Concepts

French Island

The Old Country Workshop LLC

This a home bar with deep espresso cabinets, solid surface countertops, and custom made floating shelves. All cabinets, countertops, and shelves were made in house at our shop.

Saint Michael Finished Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

For this space, we focused on family entertainment. With lots of storage for games, books, and movies, a space dedicated to pastimes like ping pong! A wet bar for easy entertainment for all ages. Fun under the stairs wine storage. And lastly, a big bathroom with extra storage and a big walk-in shower.

VanAken Renovation - Hardwood, Cabinetry, Quartz, Tile & LVP

Cochrane Floors & More

Small yet convenient, this simple basement wet bar is the hub of this lower level walkout, featuring waterproof vinyl plank floors that lead to a walk-out deck with stunning mountain views.

The Steinbeck by Campbell Homes

Campbell Homes

Virtuance

Muskego Lake Home

Cabinet Supreme by Adair

Open bar concept across from the lower level lake access. Efficient bar space keeps things simple.

The Cobbler's Shoes

Addison Grace Design

A custom wet bar tucked against the wall in the dining area. Elements of modern and rustic are used in order to create a moody yet welcoming feel. Floating shelves are used for displaying various items.

Basement Finishing in Lorton, VA

BasementRemodeling.com

Cozy basement finishing with a nice wet-bar.

Lakeside Condo

Britany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors

The sunroom features a wet bar designed in Starmark Cabinetry's Maple Cosmopolitan finished in Graphite. The quartz counters are from Zodiaq in a new color called Versilia Grigio. Hardware is from Hickory Hardware in Verona Bronze. Wet bar features include glass doors, wine bottle and glass storage, and a wine refrigerator and ice maker.

Audubon Country Club

Florida West Coast Construction

Stratton

Classic American Homes, Inc.

The pass through also doubles as a mini bar area, which will allow for two bar stools.

Beautiful Bourbon Bar

Trish Takacs Design

Bourbon Bar entertainment area

4116 40th St.

User

Modern Lower Level Bar

Roanoke Woodworking Inc.

Modern bar with waterfall bartop.

Wet Bar Design Ideas with Vinyl 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.