Butler's Pantry Looking into the Dining Room

Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber splashback.

Upper West Side Duplex Combination - bar

Ben Herzog

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback and grey benchtop.

Seaside Renovation

Cristina Johnson AIA, NCIDQ - TMS Architects

Rob Karosis
Design ideas for an expansive beach style seated home bar in Boston with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Marquette | 2016

Coats Homes

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and beaded inset cabinets.

Classic Modern Beach House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Foxcroft Contemporary

Kingswood Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Bellaire, Fern Remodel

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Wine Bar Connie Anderson Photography
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Newport Waterfront

Blackband Design

Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with concrete floors, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Beachfront San Clemente

Obvious Flair Interior Design

Martin King Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured benchtop, subway tile splashback and beige floor.

First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Pilot House

Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC

Pilot House - Dining / Bar
Inspiration for a country single-wall home bar in Cincinnati with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Los Angeles Pied a Terre

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design

Pretty jewel box home bar made from a coat closet space.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and black benchtop.

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Sitting Room

In the Deets

With an elegant bar on one side and a cozy fireplace on the other, this sitting room is sure to keep guests happy and entertained. Custom cabinetry and mantel, Neolith counter top and fireplace surround, and shiplap accents finish this room.

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour

Purple Cherry Architects

Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Ombre Hexagon Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Creative use of our Hexagon tile to create an eye-catching ombre kitchen backsplash! DESIGN Jkath Design Build + Reinvent PHOTOS Chelsie Lopez LOCATION Wayzata, MN TILE SHOWN 6" HEXAGON in Daisy, Morning Thaw, and Peacock

University Park Kitchen Remodel

HRS BUILD

extended floating brass with glass shelves
Small transitional single-wall bar cart in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Chevron Backsplash Tiled Wet Bar

Schanstra Design Group

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

Lake Allure Model

Nathan Homes LLC

This is an example of a beach style seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour

Purple Cherry Architects

Large beach style single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Grey Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue 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.