Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, carpet and matchstick tile splashback.

Poolside in Potomac

Moser Architects PLLC

Inspiration for a transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and an undermount sink.

Wildwood Lower Level Playroom Transformation

Dill-Thebeau Design Company

Playroom transformation into Bar. Cori Nations Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley seated home bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and linoleum floors.

Meadow View Lane Residence

Studio M Interiors

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Ennerdale - Mediterranean

Visbeen Architects

The perfect design for a growing family, the innovative Ennerdale combines the best of a many classic architectural styles for an appealing and updated transitional design. The exterior features a European influence, with rounded and abundant windows, a stone and stucco façade and interesting roof lines. Inside, a spacious floor plan accommodates modern family living, with a main level that boasts almost 3,000 square feet of space, including a large hearth/living room, a dining room and kitchen with convenient walk-in pantry. Also featured is an instrument/music room, a work room, a spacious master bedroom suite with bath and an adjacent cozy nursery for the smallest members of the family. The additional bedrooms are located on the almost 1,200-square-foot upper level each feature a bath and are adjacent to a large multi-purpose loft that could be used for additional sleeping or a craft room or fun-filled playroom. Even more space – 1,800 square feet, to be exact – waits on the lower level, where an inviting family room with an optional tray ceiling is the perfect place for game or movie night. Other features include an exercise room to help you stay in shape, a wine cellar, storage area and convenient guest bedroom and bath.

Residence 4

Posh Exclusive Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors and grey floor.

The Uplands

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

Photographer: Calgary Photos Builder: www.timberstoneproperties.ca
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback and slate floors.

Contemporary Basement

Wenger Contracting, Inc

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Great Neighborhood Homes

Photography by VHT
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with carpet, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Sunset Hickory

Freestyle Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Theater room

Sitka Projects

Ash Creek Photo
Photo of a large country galley wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback and carpet.

Juno Beach

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and medium wood cabinets.

Talis Park Estate

Sunwest Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Miami with grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Residential Bars

Birdie Miller Designs

http://www.levimillerphotography.com/
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and travertine floors.

New Canaan, CT Renovation

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jane Beiles Photography
Large beach style galley wet bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, limestone floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Tile Flooring

Northwest Carpet One

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Bella Belcaro

Wm Ohs Showrooms

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Plymouth Lower Level

Molly Howe Design

Alyssa Lee Photography
This is an example of a transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Garden Walk - Charleston

Ritchie Building Company

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Fort Collins Custom Build

Naturecraft Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Galley Home Bar Design Ideas with Matchstick 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.