This home is made for entertaining and this basement level board holds true to that fact.
Large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Small bar in our Mocha Shaker finish

Zen Living

Shaker maple stain Mocha ST-23632 mini bar with beverage fridge.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Fontana, WI

Heartstone Custom Builders

Inspiration for a single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Deerpoint Lower Level

Design Shop Inc.

Photo by Garnet Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and a drop-in sink.

Basement & Entertainment Center in Bloomingdale

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Basement remodel completed by Advance Design Studio. Project highlights include new flooring throughout, a wet bar with seating, and a built-in entertainment wall. This space was designed with both adults and kids in mind, and our clients are thrilled with their new basement living space!

Second Story Addition - Family Room w/bar

Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling

Sally Turner of Stella & Eden
Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

In-Law Suite Mini Kitchen/Wet Bar

RenovationPLUS

Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback and subway tile splashback.

Jay Kitchen Remodel

Direct Plus Inc

view of the wet bar just off the kitchen.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Bresson Residence

Greenable

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Expansive Lakeside Beauty

Duke Homes, Inc.

This home is made for entertaining and this basement level board holds true to that fact.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bar

R|House Design Build

Garage door liquor cabinet shown closed.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Frontenac Lounge and Bar Area

User

Photographed by Karen Palmer - Photography for Karen Korn Interiors
Photo of a transitional home bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

House -- Patton Terrace

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Butlers pantry features two-tiered glass inset cabinetry in Ebony with wine X storage, sink and under counter wine refrigeration.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Remodel

Design House 413

Traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Deer Park Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

Belle Maison Interiors LLC

Cabinets: Cliq Studios Dayton Carbon Countertops: Bar - Q Quartz Calcutta Laza
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement & Entertainment Center in Bloomingdale

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Deerpoint Lower Level

Design Shop Inc.

Photo by Garnet Construction
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and a drop-in sink.

Black Home Bar Design Ideas with Subway 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.