Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Victorian

Zimmer Design LLC

Glamourous dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by custom deGournay wall mural.
Photo of a large traditional galley home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, marble floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Westfield NJ, New Build

Raychel Wade Design

Transitional galley seated home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Meadow Ridge Modern Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Nor-Son Custom Builders Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shingle Style Lake Home

James McNeal Architecture and Design

In partnership with Charles Cudd Co Photo by John Hruska Orono MN, Architectural Details, Architecture, JMAD, Jim McNeal, Shingle Style Home, Transitional Design Basement Wet Bar, Home Bar, Lake View, Walkout Basement

Upper Arlington Whole House renovation 16255

J.S. Brown & Co.

Todd Yarrington
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar/Butlers Pantry

Valerie Grant Interiors

A wonderfully useful bar/butler's pantry between the kitchen and dining room is created with rich gray painted cabinets and a marble counter top.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, mirror splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.

Starr Homes for 2018 Artisan Home Tour in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mediterranean in Silverleaf

La Casa Builders Inc.

Mark Bosclair
This is an example of a large mediterranean galley seated home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and brown benchtop.

Cochran Chapel

Robert Elliott Custom Homes

Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and mirror splashback.

In-home Bar

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Country home bar features built-in bar shelving with two large wine refrigerators and a mirrored back bar shelf. A bar table for two sits in front of the built-ins for a place to sit and relax.

Stunning dark and moody bar

Broswick Builders Ltd

A sneaky little home bar is hidden behind this monochromatic kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Auckland with black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Windsor Square Residence - Photos by David Phelps Photography

Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Movie and Bar Basement

Harbour Towne Construction

This rustic basement bar and tv room invites any guest to kick up their feet and enjoy!
This is an example of a small country galley seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Timber Frame Home - Meadow Creek Residence

PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes-Southwest Idaho

Colorful bottles and fun chandeliers add character to this exciting home bar. PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes. Image Copyright: Longviews Studios, Inc

Skyway Belvedere

ECHT-ARCHITECTS

Looking across the bay at the Skyway Bridge, this small remodel has big views. The scope includes re-envisioning the ground floor living area into a contemporary, open-concept Great Room, with Kitchen, Dining, and Bar areas encircled. The interior architecture palette combines monochromatic elements with punches of walnut and streaks of gold. New broad sliding doors open out to the rear terrace, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. With lots of light and an ethereal aesthetic, this neomodern beach house renovation exemplifies the ease and sophisitication originally envisioned by the client.

Lawrence

AHD&Co

Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lakeview Orono Home

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Uptown Brownstone 2

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

A fresh and inviting bar space was added to the basement level to offer a lovely spot to entertain next to the Media Room. A mirrored backsplash with steel & glass shelving, and discreet LED lighting brighten this space that otherwise been dark at the lower level. Photo Credit: Blackstock Photography

Custom Renovation and Addition, Bar

CBI Design Professionals, Inc.

This renovation and addition project, located in Bloomfield Hills, was completed in 2016. A master suite, located on the second floor and overlooking the backyard, was created that featured a his and hers bathroom, staging rooms, separate walk-in-closets, and a vaulted skylight in the hallways. The kitchen was stripped down and opened up to allow for gathering and prep work. Fully-custom cabinetry and a statement range help this room feel one-of-a-kind. To allow for family activities, an indoor gymnasium was created that can be used for basketball, soccer, and indoor hockey. An outdoor oasis was also designed that features an in-ground pool, outdoor trellis, BBQ area, see-through fireplace, and pool house. Unique colonial traits were accentuated in the design by the addition of an exterior colonnade, brick patterning, and trim work. The renovation and addition had to match the unique character of the existing house, so great care was taken to match every detail to ensure a seamless transition from old to new.

Galley Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror 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.