2015 Ortega Detached Garage and Living Space

Example of a classic dark wood floor home bar design in Jacksonville with tile countertops and red backsplash

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Wet bar - mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, tile countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and white countertops

A Holiday House By Wilson Lighting's Lashell Hall

Wilson Lighting

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor home bar remodel in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, gray cabinets, tile countertops and mirror backsplash

Browse By Color

Explore Colors

Textured Ambiance

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and multicolored countertops

Kitchen Bar

Liza Jane Interiors

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a small transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops and white backsplash

Meriden Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Wet bar after the renovation. Construction by RisherMartin Fine Homes Interior Design by Alison Mountain Interior Design Landscape by David Wilson Garden Design Photography by Andrea Calo

Modern Glit

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, tile countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and white countertops

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

This wetbar leads from the kitchen to the dining room. A fun geometric pattern plays on the wall tiles. Glass doors on the cabinets provides additional accents in this bar.

Hamptons Home

HoneyBee Designz

Butler Pabtry
Mid-sized elegant galley dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Miami with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, tile countertops, ceramic backsplash and white countertops

Remount Ranch

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This bar has a beautiful blend of warm colors-- the warm leather and warm wood contrast nicely with the dark metal glassware and metal Buddha that serves as the focal point for the design.

Custom built wet bar

Southshore Group Inc.

Example of a mid-sized mountain style u-shaped dark wood floor wet bar design in Toronto with an undermount sink and tile countertops

BOOKER BAY HOUSE 2020

No Chintz

Wet bar - huge coastal single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Central Coast with a drop-in sink, floating shelves, brown cabinets, tile countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash and green countertops

Chapel Hill

Porch Light Interiors

Large eclectic single-wall dark wood floor seated home bar photo in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops and black backsplash

Dark Wood Floor Home Bar with Tile Countertops Ideas

Everyone has their favorite spot to enjoy a glass of wine or a shot of whiskey. For some people, that spot is right in the comfort of their own home bar. In-home bars can act as a central hub for entertainment, and can easily bring with them the fun atmosphere of a tavern or cocktail lounge. When browsing photos for home bar ideas, ask yourself the following questions to make sure you create exactly what you want and need:

I want to build a home bar. Where do I start?

First, pick a location. Generally, people will build a basement bar or corner bar in an area near the kitchen or dining room. If you are limited in terms of available indoor space, an outdoor bar is an excellent option, especially during warmer seasons. Once you have secured a location, decide on what functionality you want to include in your space, such as sinks, storage and refrigeration. This will help you with the overall layout of your home bar design, and then you can start picking materials and finishes that will coordinate with the rest of the space.

Do I need a wet bar or portable bar?

Including a sink in the functionality of your new watering hole makes it a wet bar. Sinks are convenient for home bars if you choose a location far from your kitchen. Don’t need running water? You might think about going with one of the many portable home bar design ideas, which will enable you to conveniently turn any space in your house into a barroom or cantina. For portable options, try a fun bar cart.

What home bar furniture should I get?

Choose furniture that will coordinate well with the rest of your home’s decor. Seating and storage are essential to home bar designs, so look for bar stools and a liquor cabinet of some sort. If you are creating a freestanding station instead of using existing countertops, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stool and table height work together before you finalize any home bar designs. Once you’ve found all of the right furniture pieces, you can implement your favorite decorative elements based on the home bar ideas that inspire you the most.

How should I decorate my home bar?

Accessorizing is the fun part of finalizing home bar designs. Find a theme that you want to incorporate — think about what you might see at your favorite pub or alehouse. There are infinite bar decorating ideas to choose from, but don’t stress too much about finding the right barware pieces, as these are easy to change out. Bottle openers, decanters, ice buckets, cocktail shakers and glassware are a few of the functional accessories to remember to pick up. Coasters, neon lights or signage are all great home bar ideas that will help you achieve the look you want, whether it’s a futuristic lounge or a historical saloon. Last, but not least, don’t forget to stock up on your beverage of choice!