Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Open Kitchen Transformation in Bloomfield Hills, MI

MainStreet Design Build

Complementing the kitchen island, a custom cherry bar complete with refrigeration, an ice maker, and a petite bar sink becomes the go-to spot for crafting cocktails.

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Detail shot of bar shelving above the workspace.
Inspiration for a large modern galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Basking Ridge Kitchen Remodel

Rachel Savage Design Management LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Noelle Interiors

Jason Cook
This is an example of a transitional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

The Perfect Bar For a Gathering

KBF by Audi Contractors

With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!

Escondido

Bella Villa Design Studio

Texas Hill Country Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Walnut Cove Residence

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Interior Designer: Allard & Roberts Interior Design, Inc. Builder: Glennwood Custom Builders Architect: Con Dameron Photographer: Kevin Meechan Doors: Sun Mountain Cabinetry: Advance Custom Cabinetry Countertops & Fireplaces: Mountain Marble & Granite Window Treatments: Blinds & Designs, Fletcher NC

Mt. Kisco Classic White Kitchen

Studio Dearborn

A young family moving from NYC to their first house in Westchester County found this spacious colonial in Mt. Kisco New York. With sweeping lawns and total privacy, the home offered the perfect setting for raising their family. The dated kitchen was gutted but did not require any additional square footage to accommodate a new, classic white kitchen with polished nickel hardware and gold toned pendant lanterns. 2 dishwashers flank the large sink on either side, with custom waste and recycling storage under the sink. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Architect Brad DeMotte. Interior design finishes by Elizabeth Thurer Interior Design. Calcatta Picasso marble countertops by Rye Marble and Stone. Appliances by Wolf and Subzero; range hood insert by Best. Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore White Opulence. Hardware by Jeffrey Alexander Belcastel collection. Backsplash tile by Nanacq in 3x6 white glossy available from Lima Tile, Stamford. Photography Neil Landino.

Rivertown Traditional

J.L. Smith Construction, Inc.

This small morning kitchen in the master bedroom is full of functionality in a tiny space. A trough sink and bar faucet are next to a built in refrigerator and coffee maker.

City Glamour - Bar

Palindrome Design, LLC

Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink and white benchtop.

Los Gatos Cabana

J. Kretschmer Architect: Art & Architecture

J Kretschmer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Adult Game Room with Bar and retractable wall theater

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Open concept almost full kitchen (no stove), seating, game room and home theater with retractable walls- enclose for a private screening or open to watch the big game. Reunion Resort Kissimmee FL Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling Home currently for sale contact Maria Wood (352) 217-7394 for details

5,100 Sq. Ft. Modern Farmhouse Showcase Home

Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design

This beautiful showcase home offers a blend of crisp, uncomplicated modern lines and a touch of farmhouse architectural details. The 5,100 square feet single level home with 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths with a large vaulted bonus room over the garage is delightfully welcoming.

For more photos of this project visit our website: https://wendyobrienid.com.

Medina Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Navesink River Home

Ginny Capo

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Home Is Where The "Hart" Is

Everything Home

This elegant home is a modern medley of design with metal accents, pastel hues, bright upholstery, wood flooring, and sleek lighting. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/mid-west-living-project/

Coastal Home Man Cave Bar Wall Shelves

Michael James Design, Inc.

Plenty of open shelving for bottles of liquor and glasses and plenty of closed storage below the counters. The Asko dishwasher is to the right of the sink and is hidden behind a decorative door panel so it looks just like a cabinet!

Basements

S&D Renovations Inc.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Brown Finished basement

Wright Design & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Detroit with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Beige 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.