Ryann Ford Photography, LLC
This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, light wood cabinets, metal splashback and flat-panel cabinets.

Blue Cottage

Gebhardt Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Butler Pantry Bar
This is an example of a traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Whitcomb Place

McNeill Baker Design Associates

Custom built-ins in the Recreation Room house the family’s books, DVDs, and music collection.
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and metal splashback.

Pemberton Modern

Butterfield Custom Homes

Large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, brown floor, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Design Home Philadelphia 2014

Colonial Marble and Granite

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Rawlins Remodel- 2016

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Frontenac Remodel

Liberty Building Group

Traditional seated home bar in St Louis with open cabinets, metal splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Tropicana Lounge

Cachet Studios, LLC

This remodeled has a brand new bar with counter top gaming and TV's. The lounge has all new custrom furniture with new carpet and tile. The fixtures were custom design to fit the space.

2014 Parade of Homes

Brost Developments Inc.

IH Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and carpet.

Harlow ShowHome

Design Kitchens & Countertops

ihphotography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and carpet.

Woodland Retreat

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

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Waterford, VA

Kittrell Interiors Inc

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with granite benchtops, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and brown splashback.

Mountain farmhouse

Enchanted Kitchens, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and brown benchtop.

Copper Wet Bar

Meyer Design

Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, beige benchtop, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Victorian breakfast room

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Using the home’s Victorian architecture and existing mill-work as inspiration we remodeled an antique home to its vintage roots. First focus was to restore the kitchen, but an addition seemed to be in order as the homeowners wanted a cheery breakfast room. The Client dreamt of a built-in buffet to house their many collections and a wet bar for casual entertaining. Using Pavilion Raised inset doorstyle cabinetry, we provided a hutch with plenty of storage, mullioned glass doors for displaying antique glassware and period details such as chamfers, wainscot panels and valances. To the right we accommodated a wet bar complete with two under-counter refrigerator units, a vessel sink, and reclaimed wood shelves. The rustic hand painted dining table with its colorful mix of chairs, the owner’s collection of colorful accessories and whimsical light fixtures, plus a bay window seat complete the room. The mullioned glass door display cabinets have a specialty cottage red beadboard interior to tie in with the red furniture accents. The backsplash features a framed panel with Wood-Mode’s scalloped inserts at the buffet (sized to compliment the cabinetry above) and tin tiles at the bar. The hutch’s light valance features a curved corner detail and edge bead integrated right into the cabinets’ bottom rail. Also note the decorative integrated panels on the under-counter refrigerator drawers. Also, the client wanted to have a small TV somewhere, so we placed it in the center of the hutch, behind doors. The inset hinges allow the doors to swing fully open when the TV is on; the rest of the time no one would know it was there.

River Trail Bar

Meyer Design

Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Oswego Basement Bard

Design First Builders

Mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Bars

Studio R Design

Dimensional gold tile with dark cabinetry and a concrete-eque countertop.
Photo of a contemporary wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

MANCAVE

Loria Design Group

Bar area provides seating for 5, plus the Bartender of course! A pub tables allows for puzzles, drinks or both.
Large transitional galley seated home bar in New York with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and vinyl floors.

Brown Home Bar Design Ideas with Metal 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.