Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Oakton Kitchen & Sunroom - Wet Bar

Synergy Design & Construction

Around the corner from the kitchen (behind the range), the wet bar also opens into the sunroom. Glass display, a bar sink, wine glass racks, and under-counter appliances make this a nice place to stop for a drink.

Nantucket Town

Gather Home LLC

Home Bar/Rec Room
Photo of a large beach style seated home bar in Boston with medium wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

California Rancher and Pool House

LMB Interiors

Pool house galley kitchen with concrete flooring for indoor-outdoor flow, as well as color, texture, and durability. The small galley kitchen, covered in Ann Sacks tile and custom shelves, serves as wet bar and food prep area for the family and their guests for frequent pool parties. Polished concrete flooring carries out to the pool deck connecting the spaces, including a cozy sitting area flanked by a board form concrete fireplace, and appointed with comfortable couches for relaxation long after dark. Poolside chaises provide multiple options for lounging and sunbathing, and expansive Nano doors poolside open the entire structure to complete the indoor/outdoor objective. Photo credit: Kerry Hamilton

Chevy Chase, MD Barn-Style Custom Home

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

We were hired to build this house after the homeowner was having some trouble finding the right contractor. With a great team and a great relationship with the homeowner we built this gem in the Washington, DC area. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography

Pool Table Room

Robeson Design

Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson transformed a seldom used Dining Room into a destination spot in this Solana Beach home. A room for fun and entertainment with a built-in bar, pool table, 2-sided fireplace and lounge seating for 4. Modern pendant chandeliers, exquisite built-in cabinetry, comfy lounge chairs and beautiful oil paintings, keep the room from looking like a man-cave and more like a sexy lounge. Both husband and wife were satisfied... getting what they each wanted... a fun home for entertaining with a great first impression WOW! Robeson Design Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Ryan Garvin, Photography | Painting by Liz Jardain | Please Note: For information on items seen in these photos, leave a comment. For info about our work: info@robesondesign.com

Rake liquor cabinet

Beginning to End Kitchen & Bath

Liquor cabinet is lighted with mesh doors and glass shelf for dispay.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and vinyl floors.

S. W. Reno Custom Home Bar

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Adult beverage center; with glass door upper cabinets for vessel display. wine cooler., image by UDCC
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Walnut Dry Bar

Trim Tech Designs

Every element of this stained walnut dry bar is eye-catching! Learn from our expert artisans about the right wood, cut, and finish for your custom cabinetry ?

Byron Center - Garages, Pool, & Climbing Wall!

DK Homes

This craftsman home is built for a car fanatic and has a four car garage and a three car garage below. The house also takes advantage of the elevation to sneak a gym into the basement of the home, complete with climbing wall!

Custom Built-In Wet Bar

B&F Ceramics Design Showroom, Inc.

RusticHeart Photography
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Sophisticated Modern

Tree Line Builders, LLC

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bar for Morning and Evening – Darien, IL

Drury Design

The idea was to create a beverage-centric space. Located right by the newly extended kitchen and no longer separated by a wall, this space acts as if it is part of the kitchen but is also a stand-alone place for enjoying morning coffee and evening drinks. To work, the space needed more than a bar cart or a converted buffet against the wall. Samantha designed a gorgeous beverage-specific station with counterspace and storage that is functional and classy. A coffee maker and a few ready-to-pour bottles can be out in the open while stemware, special bottles and mixology elements can be out of the way. In addition to being a great energy-up and wind-down space on either side of a typical day, the area comes in handy as a spacious drink-prep place while entertaining.

The Thurman in Cheval, Mint Hill, NC

Jane Ann Designs

Stephen Day, Charlotte Image
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Navesink River Home

Ginny Capo

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Nantucket Town

Gather Home LLC

Home Bar/Rec Room
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped seated home bar in Boston with medium wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Common area

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Adult beverage center; with glass door upper cabinets for vessel display. image by UDCC
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Blue Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige 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.