Turned an empty, unused formal living room into a hip bourbon bar and library lounge for a couple who relocated to DFW from Louisville, KY. They wanted a place they could entertain friends or just hang out and relax with a cocktail or a good book. We added the wet bar and library shelves, and kept things modern and warm, with a wink to the prohibition era. The formerly deserted room is now their favorite spot. Photos by Michael Hunter Photography

Mountain Maritime Bar

Design Harmony

Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Backsplash: Cle Tile Beverage Refrigerator: Albert Lee Sconces: Shades of Light
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Waunakee Basement Remodel

Traci Rauner Design

Asymmetrical floating shelves, stacked stone splash, refrigerator in niche, raised bar counter.
Photo of an eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Entertaining with Color

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Opened this wall up to create a beverage center just off the kitchen and family room. This makes it easy for entertaining and having beverages for all to grab quickly.

Eclectic Flair Renovation

Melichar Architects

Photo by Jessica Ayala
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Notting Hill Townhouse

Barlow & Barlow Design

Green metro tiled cocktail bar area.
Large eclectic single-wall wet bar in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, green splashback and subway tile splashback.

Royce Court

Cari Berg Interior Design

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with concrete floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Spaces

Pauline Soffa Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and plywood floors.

Golf Course Views

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Designed by Julie Lyons Photographed by Dan Cutrona
Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Boston with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Kingsway Family Games Room

Nest Design Studio

Echo1 Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall home bar in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

River East Bar

SK Kitchen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ocean Front Estate

User

This old butlers pantry was converted to a small bar and wine storage.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Other with grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback and ceramic floors.

Marais apartment Paris

Olivier Gay Architecture & Design

Frenchie Cristogatin
Photo of an eclectic home bar in Paris with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and grey floor.

Wayne, PA Home Remodel

Rudloff Custom Builders

RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project. Design by Wein Interiors Photos by Alicia's Art LLC

Waunakee Basement Remodel

Traci Rauner Design

Stacked stone splash, gray stained cabinets, corner sink and floating shelves.
Inspiration for an eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Mount Pleasant, SC – Eclectic – Anvil Ferrum Metal Bar Top

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Countertop Wood: Composite Substrate Construction Style: Composite Substrate Countertop Thickness: 2-1/2" Size: 16 1/2" x 122 7/32" Shape: C shaped Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8” Roundover Anvil™ Metal Finish: Ferrum Topcoat: Durata® Permanent Waterproof Finish in Satin Job: 21571

Modern Timber Frame

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designed by Victoria Highfill, Photography by Melissa M Mills
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Golf Course Views

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Designed by Julie Lyons Photographed by Dan Cutrona
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and an undermount sink.

Ft. Lauderdale Eclectic Residence

Errez Design Inc.

Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops and mirror splashback.

Beach Homes

Kitchen Encounters Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Eclectic Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets

A eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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.