Example of a mountain style home bar design in Minneapolis

Wet bar - small country single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Boston with storage racks, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and brown countertops

Colinbrook Basement

CMH Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar remodel in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets

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Contemporary Residence Boca Raton, Florida

Interiors by Steven G

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Seated home bar - contemporary u-shaped seated home bar idea in Miami with dark wood cabinets and mirror backsplash

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KabCo Kitchens

This Shaker Style bar created using Homecrest Cabinetry and floating shelves.
Inspiration for a modern home bar remodel in Miami with stainless steel appliances and an island

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Beck Architecture, Inc.

Mid-sized elegant single-wall dark wood floor wet bar photo in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash and brown countertops

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Esslinger Design Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall light wood floor wet bar remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash and white countertops

Home Bar 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!

Whether you want inspiration for planning a home bar renovation or are building a designer home bar from scratch, Houzz has 115,070 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Interiors by Steven G and KabCo Kitchens. Look through home bar pictures in different colors and styles and when you find a home bar design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful home bar photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.