Wet bar - single-wall wet bar idea in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, gray backsplash and black countertops

Wine Bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

This modern Sophisticate home bar is tucked in nicely behind the sliding doors and features a Thermador wine column, and a fantastic modern backsplash tile design with a European Melamine slab wood grain door style.

Westport Transitional

Segerson Builders

Pantry featuring custom cabinetry and a textured tile backsplash.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and black countertops

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Modern sophisticate bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall concrete floor and white floor wet bar design in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, black backsplash, porcelain backsplash and black countertops

Shingle Style Lake House

Karen Kempf Interiors

Samantha Ott, Adonai Photography
Inspiration for a large u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar remodel in Milwaukee with concrete countertops, an undermount sink, black countertops and shaker cabinets

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Wet bar - huge 1960s single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar idea in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete countertops, black backsplash, glass tile backsplash and black countertops

Bella Vino Restaurant

CBB Design Firm

Bar and counter top custom designed for the space. Went from Miami Vice to Western North Carolina with a stunning miter.
Example of a huge tuscan seated home bar design in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops and black countertops

Kitchen in the Nations

Nashville Home Improvement LLC

Backside of custom bar.
Mid-sized minimalist galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops and black countertops

Modern sophisticate bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Wet bar - mid-sized transitional single-wall concrete floor and white floor wet bar idea in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, black backsplash, porcelain backsplash and black countertops

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Wet bar - huge mid-century modern single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar idea in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete countertops, black backsplash, glass tile backsplash and black countertops

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Seated home bar - huge 1960s single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor seated home bar idea in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, concrete countertops, glass tile backsplash and black countertops

Wine Bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Home Bar with Concrete Countertops and Black 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!