Luxury and 'man-cave-feeling' custom bar within basement of luxury new home build
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar in Sydney with an integrated sink, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, terra-cotta floors, white floor and beige benchtop.

Kenwood MN Family Room Bar

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Photography by Susan Gilmore Interior Design by Tom Rauscher & Associates
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops and glass sheet splashback.

Austin Residence

Page Home Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and marble benchtops.

Ross Peak Wet Bar

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Wet Bar is an extension of the Ross Peak Kitchen, continuing the walnut cabinetry, while adding unique elements. The elongated hexagonal etched mirror provides a sophistication, with integrated lighting to add a warm illumination to the wet bar. The custom shelving is made of perforated stainless steel and is trimmed in brass, with added details including a wine rack and wine glass storage. The Bar countertop and cabinet lining is made of brass, finished in Teton Brass. Cabinets are made in a grain-matched walnut veneer with stainless steel recessed shadow pulls. Custom pocket door reveals a built-in coffee maker. Cabinetry also features a built-in wine fridge, trash pullout, and lift away upper doors for plenty of storage.

Private Bar & Dining Area

MacAusland DESIGN

A private bar with bespoke hand made chandelier, backlit crystal stone bar front and bespoke backlit art glass 'curtaining'
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bridges Residence (contemporary)

The Cabinetshop of South Florida

LED lights, Gloss Wengé Lacquer, stainless steel top with integrated sink
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors and white floor.

Kitchen Studio: KC

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Kansas City with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, concrete floors and purple benchtop.

Urban Penthouse - Wet Bar

Mia Rao Design

Photographer - Tony Soluri Modern wet bar. Stainless steel counter with integrated stainless steel sink. Erin Adams art glass backplash inset into matte black glass. Stainless steel detail separates tile and galss. Modern Italian cabinetry with matte white glass upper cabinets and gray lacquer base cabinets.

NARI 2020 REGIONAL WINNER - ENTIRE HOUSE OVER $1M

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

This amazing European bistro style bar sits in the middle of an open concept Manhattan apartment. The light column and metallic paint add a festive showy theme to this entertaining space. The curve of the bar – We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Bar area installation included a semi precious agate stone countertop, fabric sandwiched backsplash and custom pullouts for alcohol. The bar has a lighted lower level counter space for mixing drinks. And with the unique light column, it would be hard to break a glass. Pearlized wallpaper throughout.

Dubai Penthouse

Muse Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Residencia VM

Arquiluz

Large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Barcelona with an integrated sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, marble floors and orange benchtop.

板橋リノベーション

studio SHOH / 尚建築工房

銀座のクラブのように！とのお客様のリクエストで作ったプレイルームです。バーカウンター背面のボトル棚の棚板はガラス製です。カウンター天板にも大判のタイルを貼りました。
Small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Tokyo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

銀座のクラブのように！とのお客様のリクエストで作ったプレイルームのバーコーナーです。
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Tokyo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured benchtop and brown floor.

Ross Peak Wet Bar

Brandner Design

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Integrated Sink and Glass Sheet 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.