Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and porcelain floors.

Doric White Beaded Inset Kitchen

Western Custom Cabinetry

mark tepe
Large modern galley wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Bindley

Burdge & Associates Architects

Mediterranean Home designed by Burdge and Associates Architects in Malibu, CA.
Large mediterranean single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bottoms Up

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Let's get this party started! photos: Paul Grdina Photography
Photo of a large transitional seated home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bottoms Up

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Let's get this party started! photos: Paul Grdina Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner

BBG Construction

Photo of a large country l-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Home Bar and Entertainment

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Home bar cabinet lighting, custom backsplash, marble countertops, and crown molding.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, marble floors and grey floor.

Ramirez Mesa, Malibu

Metro Builders and Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Luxury Bar/ Recreation room

Carino Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Bar Remodel

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and porcelain floors.

A Minnetrista Manson

Bravas Minnesota

Rick Fisher - Materials are meticulously selected and crafted, like the sunroom's stone on walls and full range bluestone floor. Unique wall coverings bring distinct personality to every room and crafted wood details include a reclaimed live edge bar top. The Elan remote allows the homeowner to control the speakers, lights, and television from a touch of a button.

Lower Level Renovation

Studio Designs...Vicki Flores

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Wichita with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement Bar With Walkup Center Island

Struction Contracting LLC

Large tile layed in a random style.
Photo of a modern single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Dorraville Kitchen

Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.

Custom dry bar with extra cabinet storage.
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

South Dakota Riverfront Home

Wood Specialties, Inc.

Large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Omaha with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Drunnovo Bowl

Gilchrist Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Boston with ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Mellow Mnt Road

hoffman architects LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate floors, beige floor, a drop-in sink and mosaic tile splashback.

Lake Home

Vintage Custom Homes

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Omaha with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Grey mahogany custom classic bar Franklin Lakes, NJ

WL Kitchen & Home

Contrasting with the lighter tone of the overall interior, this grey mahogany bar stands out in an already stunning space. Designed with hand carved details and moldings, the bar itself acts as a talking piece during any get together. Providing the perfect space to entertain friends and family while highlighting the high quality craft of our artisans. For more projects visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . . #mancave #elegantbar #woodwork #cocktails #drinks #interiordesigner #livingroom #mancavebar #familyroom #dreambasement #barwoodwork #customfurniture #bespokefuurniture #newjersey #njcontractor #winecellar #barcabinets #millkwork #millkworkdesign #customcabinetry #wallpaneling #handcarved #classicbar #luxurybar

Hospitality Center

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Hospitality Center, won the Susquehanna Valley Design Awards in 2018.
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and beige benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Multi-Coloured 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.