Mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

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.

Mt. Lookout

Western Custom Cabinetry

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

GREENWICH CT - Imperial Blue

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cozy Beach Bungalow

Bluedoor Design Group

Design ideas for a beach style home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white benchtop.

Country Club of Roswell Kitchen Remodeling

TilesMax Remodeling

Design ideas for a large modern home bar in Atlanta with blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Northern MN Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

A pass through bar was created between the dining area and the hallway, allowing custom cabinetry, a wine fridge and mosaic tile and stone backsplash to live. The client's collection of blown glass stemware are showcased in the lit cabinets above the serving stations that have hand-painted French tiles within their backsplash.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Frederick, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

Simplicity is what makes this wet-bar nice and welcoming.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Clubhouse Bar in Diablo Grande CA.

Linhares Construction, Inc.

Home Bar in a Diablo Grande Clubhouse.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Valley Vista Basement

Sanza Homes

Wet Bar by Sanza Homes
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Kitchen Remodel in McLean, VA

Moss Building & Design

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Vancouver Point Grey Warm & Cozy

Tanya Schoenroth Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Cambridge Chateau - Burnaby Renovation

JDL Homes Vancouver

Small traditional galley wet bar in Vancouver with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Clarksville, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

Focal point of this wet bar is the beautiful granite countertop and mosaic backsplash tile.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Blue Home Bar Design Ideas with Mosaic 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.