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Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Bar Remodel, Peoria, Illinois

Scott Lewis Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Garden Oaks Craftsman

Brickmoon Design

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Holliday Farms Model for Home-A-Rama 2020

Sigma Builders LLC

Bourbon room with double sided fireplace
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern 2 Level Bar

ULFBUILT

Black, white and grey interor bar with white and grey marble countertops. 2 level island counters with multi-grey subway tiles wall makes this a captivating room.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Basement Bar

Clawson Cabinets

Oak Craftsman style bar with hammered copper farm sink and wall mounted faucet. Cabinets Decora beaded inset by Masterbrand
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen in Shaker Cabinets and Crackled Cermaic Backsplash

Meridian Homes

Contemporary Wet Bar for Custom Home.
Photo of a contemporary home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Custom Backsplash

About All Floors

Custom backsplash installation using a mosaic picture frame above the cook top. The 8x8 tiles were cut down to 4x4's inside the frame
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home bar in Philadelphia with beige splashback, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Plymouth - Contemporary Lower Level Finish

Michels Homes

Interior Design: Jami Ludens, Studio M Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and vinyl floors.

Coffee Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Coffee bar featuring dark wood cabinetry, white square tile backsplash, gold faucet, white countertop, gold hardware, brass sconces, and open shelving.

Whole Floor Remodel

Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hudson Street Basement Remodel

D&G Construction

This beautiful basement has gray walls with medium sized white trim. The flooring is nylon carpet in a speckled white coloring. The windows have a white frame with a medium sized, white, wooden window sill. The wet bar has white recessed panels with black metallic handles. In between the two cabinets is a stainless steel drink cooler. The countertop is a white, quartz fitted with an undermounted sink equipped with a stainless steel faucet. Above the wet bar are two white, wooden cabinets with glass recessed panels and black metallic handles. Connecting the two upper cabinets are two wooden, floating shelves with a dark brown stain. The wet bar backsplash is a white and gray ceramic tile laid in a mosaic style that runs up the wall between the cabinets.

Jewel Lane

Kellee Melchert | Designer

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and carpet.

Wildwood II

Black Rock Design | Build

Natural wood colored tones in cabinets and wooden floor bring a special warmth and richness to this Wine/Cava room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Saratoga Rolling Hills Estate

Louie Leu Architect, Inc.

Frank Perez Photographer
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and white benchtop.

Game Room Remodel

CENTURY CUSTOM HOMES LLP

The custom home remodel resulted in a true 'Man Cave' for the homeowner. This area features built in dark wood cabinetry, a bar, game room, undercounter ice machine, and a beer tap. Three plasma televisions, faux-animal hide mismatched barstools, and a collection of sports memorabilia create an inviting atmosphere for parties and family fun.

Kitchens and Baths

S.F. Pauli Builders, Inc.

S.F. Pauli Builders, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Westside Oaks

Anderson Fine Homes

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Brown Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic 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.