Transitional single-wall wet bar in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metal splashback, carpet, grey floor and white benchtop.

Brailsford I

Lowcountry Premier Custom Homes

Beach style single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Bridgehampton Project

Stone Logic

Custom sized Metal Tile Backsplash with Limestone tops.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and light hardwood floors.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

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Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Butler Pantry Bar
This is an example of a traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

2018 CotY Award Winners

NARI of Minnesota

Basement Over $100,000 (John Kraemer and Sons)
Traditional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and metal splashback.

In-Town Estate Series - Myers Park/Eastover/Foxcroft

Grandfather Homes

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped home bar in Charlotte with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Historic Short Hills Hartshorn Home Transformation for Young Family

Michael Robert Construction

Pool house bar. photography: raquel langworthy
Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, metal splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Southwest Minneapolis Traditional

Filament Lighting & Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with marble benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Highland Park Classic

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

Home Snapers
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

West Bay Reno

Norelco Cabinets Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback and white benchtop.

MANCAVE

Loria Design Group

Bar area provides seating for 5, plus the Bartender of course! A pub tables allows for puzzles, drinks or both.
Large transitional galley seated home bar in New York with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and vinyl floors.

The Curved Stair

BKD Interiors

This beautiful bar was created by opening the closet space underneath the curved staircase. To emphasize that this bar is part of the staircase, we added wallpaper lining to the bottom of each step. The curved and round cabinets follow the lines of the room. The metal wallpaper, metallic tile, and dark wood create a dramatic masculine look that is enhanced by a custom light fixture and lighted niche that add both charm and drama.

The Creek

The Den Design Group, LLC

Expansive country wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modified Medley

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar

Bella Kitchens Llc

Inspiration for a large industrial single-wall wet bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, concrete floors, an undermount sink, black cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback and grey floor.

Avington

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Rowayton Modern Beach House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall home bar in New York with quartz benchtops, grey splashback and metal splashback.

Wheatland Model

Fischer Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback and metal splashback.

2017 Spring Parade

Gina Roberts-Wagner

This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback and light hardwood floors.

Grey Home Bar Design Ideas with Metal 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.