This is an example of a small modern galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

West End Flat

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Alyssa Kirsten
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and red splashback.

Basement Wine Nook

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

A small unused portion of a basement was transformed into a bar area with wine cellar feel.
Small transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Wine Nook

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

A small unused portion of a basement was transformed into a bar area with wine cellar feel.
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Verdigris

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Step into a world of elegance and sophistication with this stunning modern art deco cottage that we call Verdigris. The attention to detail is evident in every room, from the statement lighting to the bold brass features. Overall, this renovated 1920’s cottage is a testament to our designers, showcasing the power of design to transform a space into a work of art.

House in Port of Spain, Trinidad

Dickinson Woodworks

Bar installation with Walnut folding doors. American Black Walnut veneered panelling to the walls and ceiling. Black steel and Walnut front bar. Architect: Jamie Fobert Architects Photo credit: Hufton and Crow Photography

Woodland Retreat

Nathan Homes LLC

Transitional galley wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback and grey benchtop.

Hudnell Basement

Kircher Design & Build

This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Capital Hill Bar & Family Area

Candace Nordquist Interiors

Mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Seattle with solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and open cabinets.

Capital Hill Bar & Family Area

Candace Nordquist Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bar and indoor Golf Simulator

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

This is an example of a large industrial galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

Custom home bar with plenty of open shelving for storage.
Photo of a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and red splashback.

Bar and indoor Golf Simulator

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

Large industrial galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar and indoor Golf Simulator

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

Design ideas for a large industrial galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar and indoor Golf Simulator

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

Inspiration for a large industrial galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

With connections to a local artist who handcrafted and welded the steel doors to the built-in liquor cabinet, our clients were ecstatic with the results.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

With connections to a local artist who handcrafted and welded the steel doors to the built-in liquor cabinet, our clients were ecstatic with the results.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

Custom metal footrest for bar seating.
Inspiration for a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and red splashback.

Bar

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley wet bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

With connections to a local artist who handcrafted and welded the steel doors to the built-in liquor cabinet, our clients were ecstatic with the results.

Galley Home Bar Design Ideas with Red 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.