Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Gothic Kitchen Remodel in Hyde Park

Neal's Design Remodel

A cramped butler's pantry was opened up into a bar area with plenty of storage space and adjacent to a wine cooler. Bar countertop is Petro Magma Granite, cabinets are Brookhaven in Ebony on Oak. Other cabinets in the kitchen are white on maple; the contrast is a nice way to separate space within the same room. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz

Project Waldon

Erin Melkonian Designs

Jackie K Photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, metal splashback, marble floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

This masculine and modern Onyx Nuvolato marble bar and feature wall is perfect for hosting everything from game-day events to large cocktail parties. The onyx countertops and feature wall are backlit with LED lights to create a warm glow throughout the room. The remnants from this project were fashioned to create a matching backlit fireplace. Open shelving provides storage and display, while a built in tap provides quick access and easy storage for larger bulk items.

Wine barrels and onyx

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

backlit onyx w stemware and spirits...made of black wlanut
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Liquor Wall

Backlit Décor

Behind the Starphire Glass shelving is our Backlit Wall Feature used in this Walnut Bar. Made in two pieces split along the shelving.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback and stone slab splashback.

Victorian townhouse home bar

Yeo Design

A full refurbishment of a beautiful four-storey Victorian town house in Holland Park. We had the pleasure of collaborating with the client and architects, Crawford and Gray, to create this classic full interior fit-out.

Game Changer | Lower Level Remodel

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Arcade games and a throw-back pinball machine serve up something for every member of this active family and their guests, while a beautifully appointed wet bar with full-size fridge and pizza oven fuels this crew in style. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Harvard Street – Kelowna

Designs by KS

Our Kelowna based clients were eyeing a Vancouver interior designer, although there were plenty of capable ones locally. When we enquired as to why, they said they wanted a unique style, so we set out on our journey together. The design was totally based on the client’s passion for cooking and entertaining – one of them being an introvert, the other being an extrovert. We decided to fit two islands in the available space, so we started referring to them as “the introvert island” and “the extrovert island”.

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

Project Waldon

Erin Melkonian Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, metal splashback, marble floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Project Waldon

Erin Melkonian Designs

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, marble floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

Lawrence

AHD&Co

Small transitional galley wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

Black Home Bar Design Ideas with Yellow 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.