This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, grey benchtop and glass-front cabinets.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Luxe Living

Julia Russell Designs

Home bar located in family game room. Stainless steel accents accompany a mirror that doubles as a TV.
Design ideas for a large transitional seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, porcelain floors, glass-front cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

2100 Towers Penthouse

Interior Design Associates, Inc.

Custom walnut cabinets with stainless accents and Golden Macuba granite countertop, wine cooler and ice maker complete this entertainment area. The mirrored backsplash reflects the living area and the ocean view beyond. Rob Downey Photography

Miami Beach Modern Condo

Kay Story Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Enfield Remodel

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

A bit of Bling and Booze

Lenton Company, Inc.

Johnathan Adler light fixture hangs above this eclectic space. Brian Covington Photography
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Solano Prado

poggi design

Design ideas for a contemporary seated home bar in Miami with mirror splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Roland Major Renovation

Tower Creek Construction

Architect - bluehouse architecture www.bluehousearch.com Photographer - DouglasCrowtherPhotography.com
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Westwood Mass Kitchen

Boston Bluestone

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Darien Peninsula Home

Michael LoBuglio Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen and Home Bar

Leslie Hutchison Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shah Residence

rel8 design p.a.

Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Tampa with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Haynes Basement

Daylight Basement Company

L-shaped 2-level Bar with Beer Taps
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Dining and Bar in Contemporary Home for Entertaining

Heritage Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Uptown Brownstone 2

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

A fresh and inviting bar space was added to the basement level to offer a lovely spot to entertain next to the Media Room. A mirrored backsplash with steel & glass shelving, and discreet LED lighting brighten this space that otherwise been dark at the lower level. Photo Credit: Blackstock Photography

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops and mirror splashback.

Luxury Staging - Hills of Kingswood, Frisco

Keti Abazi

Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Dallas with open cabinets, mirror splashback and beige floor.

Living Room In-Home Bar

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Villa wet bar features unique wall art above the fully stocked glass shelving for beverages. Three silver velvet bar stools match the steel-colored countertops adding to the overall industrial look of the bar.

Beige Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror 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.