Peter Bennetts
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

North Dewey Renovation

CRx - The Cure for the Common Build

Single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Charlevoix Beachfront Remodel

Birchwood Construction Company

Northern Michigan summers are best spent on the water. The family can now soak up the best time of the year in their wholly remodeled home on the shore of Lake Charlevoix. This beachfront infinity retreat offers unobstructed waterfront views from the living room thanks to a luxurious nano door. The wall of glass panes opens end to end to expose the glistening lake and an entrance to the porch. There, you are greeted by a stunning infinity edge pool, an outdoor kitchen, and award-winning landscaping completed by Drost Landscape. Inside, the home showcases Birchwood craftsmanship throughout. Our family of skilled carpenters built custom tongue and groove siding to adorn the walls. The one of a kind details don’t stop there. The basement displays a nine-foot fireplace designed and built specifically for the home to keep the family warm on chilly Northern Michigan evenings. They can curl up in front of the fire with a warm beverage from their wet bar. The bar features a jaw-dropping blue and tan marble countertop and backsplash. / Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

Basement Putting Green & Bar

EastWing Architects

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Interiors

Custom Coatings Inc

Free Bird Photography
Mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

West Vancouver Waterfront

Paradigm Kitchen Design

Paradigm Kitchen Design
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Monroe

Simonini Homes

Design ideas for a home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Estate Home

Marlene Oliphant Designs LLC

This existing bar received a face lift with freshly painted cabinets, custom window coverings, new glass-blown drop pendants, and custom upholstered bar seats.

Projet Bois & Mer - Rénovation d'une maison

ExpéDesign - Laurine GOBLED

Rénovation d'une maison de 80 m2. Bar
Photo of a beach style single-wall seated home bar in Nantes with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Basement Putting Green & Bar

EastWing Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Putting Green & Bar

EastWing Architects

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Green Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Slab 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.