Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback and brown benchtop.

Newport Waterfront

Blackband Design

Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with concrete floors, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Butler's Pantry Bar

Tim Barber Architects

Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brown benchtop, glass-front cabinets, blue splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ombre Hexagon Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Creative use of our Hexagon tile to create an eye-catching ombre kitchen backsplash! DESIGN Jkath Design Build + Reinvent PHOTOS Chelsie Lopez LOCATION Wayzata, MN TILE SHOWN 6" HEXAGON in Daisy, Morning Thaw, and Peacock

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Sitting Room

In the Deets

With an elegant bar on one side and a cozy fireplace on the other, this sitting room is sure to keep guests happy and entertained. Custom cabinetry and mantel, Neolith counter top and fireplace surround, and shiplap accents finish this room.

Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour

Purple Cherry Architects

Large beach style single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

DreamDesign 33: Spectacular Spanish Riverfront

Starr Custom Homes

This 5466 SF custom home sits high on a bluff overlooking the St Johns River with wide views of downtown Jacksonville. The home includes five bedrooms, five and a half baths, formal living and dining rooms, a large study and theatre. An extensive rear lanai with outdoor kitchen and balcony take advantage of the riverfront views. A two-story great room with demonstration kitchen featuring Miele appliances is the central core of the home.

Fan Cave - Vela, Paisley

Coventry Homes Inc

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback and carpet.

Lorida

Kaamer Design

Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, blue splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ocean's Edge

Wright-Ryan Homes

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, shiplap splashback and white benchtop.

The Destination Project

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Brecksville Whole Home Renovation

Jennifer Speer Design

Custom wine and coffee bar. Glazed Caribbean blue tile; custom walnut butcher block; glass & wood shelving. Whole home design for first floor renovation. Second floor is in progress. Oversee entire project and work directly with contractor and vendors. Purchased all furnishings and design the final space in all area.

North Dorset Barn Conversion

Simon Thomas Pirie Ltd

The pendant lighting throws a warm glow on the veneered surfaces, really bringing the colour and pattern to life. Read more here http://www.simonthomaspirie.co.uk/blog/?p=1081

Windermere Showhome

Integri Kitchens

Cabinetry: DeWils Custom Cabinetry Doorstyle: Lacerta Material: Thermofoil - Black high gloss
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, blue splashback, beige floor and red benchtop.

Condominium Remodel | Turtle Creek | Dallas, TX

Mike Healey Photography

Design/Build: RPCD, Inc. All Photos © Mike Healey Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

St Judes Dr

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback and white benchtop.

Richlee Home

Brass Bone Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in San Francisco with quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, white benchtop and no sink.

Custom Mirrors

Monmouth Glass Co. Inc.

Design by Eli Dweck designs
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with blue splashback and mirror splashback.

Tile

Horrigan Flooring Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

American Olean Photos

Grout Lines USA

Photo of a contemporary home bar in Phoenix with blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Blue Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue 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.