This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Remodel

Miller Cabinet Company

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and ceramic splashback.

Hidden Hills CA

Julia Wong Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with no sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback and ceramic splashback.

Spanish Wet Bar Santa Fe, NM

STATEMENTS IN Tile/Lighting/Kitchens/Flooring

The hand carved wood cabinets in this colorful wet bar set the tone for the Mexican tile counter and backsplash, designed by Gloria Devan of Wiseman & Gayle & Duncan Interiors. Photo by Richard White.

New Cullasaja Home

Black Rock Design | Build

This home bar features barn board recessed cabinets and barn board accents. These are offset by cream colored flat paneled drawers as well as glass inset cabinets above for glass ware. Scotsman ice maker and wine storage rack.

Black is the New Gray: Back in Black East Cobb Home Makeover

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Black Bar. Gold stools. Gorgeous tile and counters. Gold hardware
Expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Southwestern Backsplash Design

Rite Rug Flooring

Inspiration for a home bar in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback and ceramic splashback.

Basehor Rustic First Floor Renovation

Bichelmeyer Renovations

Design ideas for a small country single-wall bar cart in Orange County with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Green Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic 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.