Private Residence
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall wet bar in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Finished Basement Malvern, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Wayne, Wy

COCOON

Finished Basement, Diner Booth, Bar Area, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Elevated Bar, Granite Countertops, Cherry Cabinets, Tiled Backsplash, Wet Bar, Slate Flooring, Tiled Floor, Footrest, Bar Height Counter, Built-In Cabinets, Entertainment Unit, Surround Sound, Walk-Out Basement, Kids Play Area, Full Basement Bathroom, Bathroom, Basement Shower, Entertaining Space, Malvern, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Wayne, Wynnewood, Glen Mills, Media, Newtown Square, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Aston, Berwyn, Frazer, Main Line, Phoenixville,

3042 Fairway Circle

FBC Remodel

Photo of a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Poolside in Potomac

Moser Architects PLLC

Inspiration for a transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and an undermount sink.

Clean modern Bar

Kathleen Ramsey, Allied ASID

The client wanted a stunning bar with room for a large TV and closed shelving to hide any messes. We lined the back of the bar with the same ledger stone on the TV/Fireplace wall and added accent lighting to rake across the tile. Additionally we used a white Cambria countertop and did a waterfall outside edge on the raised bar. Photo: Matt Kocoureck

Shimmo Beach House

Sophie Metz Design

Reid Builders - Builder Sam Oberter - Photography
Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Boston with matchstick tile splashback.

Newton St Custom Home

Chase Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Remodels and Additions

PGC Building + Design

Chandler Photography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

Palindrome Design, LLC

This wet bar sits adjacent to the gym and the sport court and features multiple refrigerated drawers. Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Elements $30,000 and Over

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Euro Design Build, Richardson, Texas, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Interior Element $30,000 and Over
Small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, marble floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Ocotillo Family Room

Luxe Design Group

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

300 S

Monogram Homes

Cory Phillips The Home Aesthetic
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

RD Henry Bars

Colorado Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

440 Menger Springs

Paul Allen Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

R.D. Henry Cabinetry

Magnifique Kitchens & Baths

Photo of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Custom Family Home

Icon Projects Ltd.

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Denca Traditional 2014

Denca Distributors

This traditional bar is ready to entertain, with its lit up open shelves displaying favorite bottles, and built in beverage center. The raised island has corbel accents, granite tops and bead-board.

The Uptown in Altadore

Treehouse Developments Ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and brown floor.

Contemporary Rustic Bar

Nested. Design + Build

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

3042 Fairway Circle

FBC Remodel

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beige Home Bar Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile Splashback

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.