Chas Metivier
Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and limestone floors.

The Carnegie by Campbell Homes in Cordera 2015

Campbell Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

Mountain Rustic Craftsman

Living Stone Design + Build

Small country single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Show Ghost Chalet

ToadnWillow

Laura Mettler
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

British Properties, Vancouver

Sofo Kitchens

Inspiration for a small asian single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and carpet.

Willis Construction with Janet Alholm for KC Parade of Homes

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Irish pub style basement home bar. Dark rich wood custom cabinets wood countertop bar.
Design ideas for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and brown benchtop.

Golf Magazine's 2015 National Golf Dream Home

Sunwest Custom Homes

The layout of this home lends itself to entertaining guests with the open floor plan, inviting wet bar, large kitchen, game room, cabana bar, and spacious outdoor living area.

Columbia Tusculum- Golden Avenue

Redknot Homes

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, white floor and green benchtop.

Cedar Park- Bar Cabinet

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Lysa Wilkins Interiors Builder: Brooks + Hill Custom Builders, Inc. Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Luxury Ceilings by fratantoni Design!

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Basement Great Room

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company Large and open basement plan
Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Herndon, VA

Nuance, Inc.

Photo Courtesy HomeVisit
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Ribera Traditional Retreat

Summit Ridge Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, marble floors, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and beige floor.

Entertainment Bar

Room Resolutions

Luxury office suite features marble and glass mosaic backsplash wall and Cambria Quartz countertop. Floating shelves hold glass and stemware. The smart Blanco sink with modern faucet is a nice, yet functional touch. Photography by Lydia Cutter

Bottoms Up

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Let's get this party started! photos: Paul Grdina Photography
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.

G.A. White Homes - Griffin

Mauk Cabinets by Design

The warm off-whites in the kitchen look clean and classic, while the dark wood on the fireplace built ins and in basement bar give a warm and inviting feeling to the spaces. All the colors come together to create a very classic and timeless look that can be enjoyed in every room. Let us know what you think! Designer: Aaron Mauk

Tudor in Rye NY

User

BEFORE of club room
Large traditional galley seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Dallas, Texas | Trinity Falls - Classic Stanford Wetbar

Brightland Homes

Mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and carpet.

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.