skip to main content
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print

Home Bar Ideas and Designs

All Filters
Refine by:
101 - 120 of 132,931 photos
Item 1 of 10
Bandit Trail
Bandit Trail
Kat Black InteriorsKat Black Interiors
Classic home bar in Dallas.
Highland Views 23
Highland Views 23
Ezra Lee Design+BuildEzra Lee Design+Build
Photo of a contemporary home bar in Salt Lake City.
Te Kowhai Project
Te Kowhai Project
Montage Kitchens & JoineryMontage Kitchens & Joinery
This is an example of a home bar in Hamilton.
Find the right local pro for your project
Find top design and renovation professionals on Houzz
Cape Cod Home
Cape Cod Home
JB Robbie Builders Inc.JB Robbie Builders Inc.
Pool House and bar with reclaimed brick floor
Beach style home bar in Boston with brick flooring.
Fairfield
Fairfield
Theresa Ory InteriorsTheresa Ory Interiors
Classic home bar in Atlanta.
REFORMA INTEGRAL EN BILBAO
REFORMA INTEGRAL EN BILBAO
Marina Acosta InteriorismoMarina Acosta Interiorismo
Design ideas for a scandi home bar in Bilbao.
Shawnee Woods
Shawnee Woods
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
This is an example of a country galley breakfast bar in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, black worktops and feature lighting.
Shawnee Woods
Shawnee Woods
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
Rural home bar in Minneapolis.
Longueville Residence
Longueville Residence
Marylou Sobel Interior DesignMarylou Sobel Interior Design
Contemporary home bar in Sydney.
Brentwood Renovation
Brentwood Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
This home coffee station/ dry bar features custom cabinets painted with Benjamin Moore Intrigue, honey bronze hardware, black quartz counter top and backsplash, wall hung/picture framed T.V. and some potted plants for color.
Avondale Carriage House
Avondale Carriage House
Alair Homes DecaturAlair Homes Decatur
Modern home bar in Atlanta.
Bar Cabinetry Rustic Wood Warm Brown Mosaic
Bar Cabinetry Rustic Wood Warm Brown Mosaic
DEW Design CompanyDEW Design Company
A perfect basement bar nook in a rustic alder with a warm brown tile mosaic and warm gray wall
Photo of a small classic single-wall dry bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and white worktops.
Nomadic Nest
Nomadic Nest
Andrew Mikhael ArchitectAndrew Mikhael Architect
A corner mirrored bar
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dry bar in Seattle with no sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Modern New Build Home
Modern New Build Home
Windram and WoodWindram and Wood
Medium sized galley home bar in Auckland with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring and grey worktops.
Classically Modern Raised Bungalow, Grimsby ON
Classically Modern Raised Bungalow, Grimsby ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall dry bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain flooring, beige floors and black worktops.
Medfield Circle First Floor
Medfield Circle First Floor
Courtney Ellen Interior DesignCourtney Ellen Interior Design
Classic home bar in Boston.
Washington Ave Osterville
Washington Ave Osterville
James Phillip Golden ArchitectJames Phillip Golden Architect
This is an example of a coastal home bar in Boston.
Hoboken Haven
Hoboken Haven
Camia Brown InteriorsCamia Brown Interiors
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this bar boasts luxurious brass fixtures that lend a touch of opulence. The glistening marble backsplash adds a sense of grandeur, creating a stunning focal point that commands attention. Designed with a family in mind, this bar seamlessly blends style and practicality. It's a space where you can gather with loved ones, creating cherished memories while enjoying your favorite beverages. Whether you're hosting intimate gatherings or simply unwinding after a long day, this bar caters to your every need!
Grandview Transitional
Grandview Transitional
P. Emerson InteriorsP. Emerson Interiors
This is an example of a traditional home bar in Phoenix.

Home Bar Ideas and Designs

A home bar is one of the ultimate indulgences for a homeowner. By no means essential but all the more satisfying for that very reason. Whether your home bar ideas would be having the boys round to watch the big match in a pub-style atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon, ‘going uptown’ to sip an espresso martini in your home cocktail bar in the loft, or hoping to recreate the vibe of an intimate speakeasy in your basement, a style home bar is a treat that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits. A place where you are always guaranteed a seat.

How big should my home bar be?

The ideal style of your home bar will depend on your lifestyle and entertaining habits as well as the amount of available space. If big groups come round regularly then you should consider dedicating a part of your living room or basement to a larger seating area – complete with a bar table, bar stools and wet bar section – to keep everyone suitably comfortable and merry. If TV is essential, check if there is a wall nearby that’s a big enough to mount it on without restricting anyone’s view. A key feature of home bar ideas is the storage – gleaming wine racks and low-lit glass shelves. Make sure you can afford these little delights after you have built the basic structure. Alternatively, if space is limited, a freestanding home cocktail bar would give you somewhere to prepare cocktails that is out of the way – in the corner of your dining room or under the stairwell for instance. Also, mirrored surfaces can help to create the illusion of space. Sketch the layout of the room in which you would like to place the bar and think about where all those bottles, cans and snacks are going to go. Then speak to either a home bar specialist about your home bar ideas, or to a joiner about adapting a vintage bookcase or creating something bespoke.

What style of home bar should I choose?

Try to play off the interior decor of the surrounding area. A kitsch Manhattan-inspired home cocktail bar will look out of place in a country cottage, for example. Similarly, a long white walnut home bar would jar against a bright red contemporary kitchen. That said, contrast might be something that you accentuate, not least through the choice of flooring, which would help to make your home bar stand out. Collect home bar ideas in an Ideabook, settle upon a theme and then discuss the design with your home bar specialist or joiner. Lighting sets the mood in bars, particularly late at night, so pay special attention to placement, intensity and how you want your guests to feel. Dim underbar lighting creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, while spotlights brighten and energise.

Which home bar accessories and facilities should I include?

This really does depend on how far you are willing to go. A home bar can replicate almost everything you see in your local, from running water and refrigerated wine cabinets to draught beer pumps and bespoke lighting and a sound systems. Again, the most important thing is to work with what’s there – available space and home decor. Is that black lizard effect leather flooring really going to go? How about the turquoise splashback? Do those flowers look out of place or will they help to soften up what’s fast becoming a man cave? There are several ways to make a home bar more visually interesting without spending big on fixtures and fittings. Select furniture that’s comfortable but also sparks interest, such as salvaged chairs or a second-hand leather sofa. Add a touch of glitz and glamour through your choice of glassware, drinks trolley, ice bucket, shaker and spirit bottles if you want the home cocktail bar look. Then scatter a few curios around the bar – ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great home bar ideas to get the conversation started.
Pereire
Pereire
Bachmann Interior DesignBachmann Interior Design
This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Paris.
6
2345678910Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.