The design of this space is a harmonious blend of modern and retro elements, where sleek, teal leather bar chairs line up against a bar front adorned with a mesmerizing geometric pattern. Above, industrial-inspired pendant lights hang by chains, providing a warm, directed light that enhances the rich patina of the wooden walls. The ambiance is one of elegance and comfort, underscored by a large-scale vintage illustration that adds a touch of nostalgia to the contemporary setting

Riverbend Guest House

Jarrett Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake bonavista project

Wilson Homes

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Remodel_John

Brooks Construction Group, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Origin Architects - Classic French Cottage

Ideo Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Capistrano Bluff Remodel

maison blue design group

Jeri Koegel
Small mediterranean single-wall home bar in Orange County with beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

3291 Quail St

Workshop Estates

This is an example of a modern wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Arts and Crafts Style Kitchen Remodel

Allied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor Living

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and beige floor.

Columbia, MD Basement Bar & Storage

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This project features Homecrest Cabinetry with Sedona Maple doors and Willow Opaque color. The countertops are Bianco Drift quartz from Caesarstone.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Sapele

Jensen Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

White Traditional Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

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, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Seattle Midcentury Addition and Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors and white benchtop.

Mediterranean reboot

Wieland Studio, LLC

Photo of a large traditional single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Windermere Avenue

MILLWORX

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wet Bar with drawer storage

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

This beautiful wet bar with cooktop features white Ann Sacks Nottingham Cascade tile, engineered quartz "Eternal Noir" by Silestone, maple cabinets Medallion, and an induction cooktop. The cabinetry is semi-custom and offers a wide range of pull out utensil and drawer storage.

Indigo

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Small mediterranean galley home bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Spanish style, Palos Verdes Estates

Melanie Giolitti Interior Design

Photography by Melanie Giolitti
Design ideas for a large mediterranean wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

University Park Traditional | Dallas, TX

Mike Healey Photography

© Mike Healey Productions, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Columbia, MD Basement Bar & Storage

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This project features Homecrest Cabinetry with Sedona Maple doors and Willow Opaque color. The countertops are Bianco Drift quartz from Caesarstone.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

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.