Large modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Upper Level Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Wet bar in landing and staircase area that contains sitting area, bookcase and wet bar. Quarter sawn white oak hardwood flooring with hand scraped edges and ends (stained medium brown). Soho Studio Corp. Simple Hexagon solid polished black ceramic tile.

Transitional Basement Remodel

B. Chic Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Lodge Style Lake House with Universal Design Accessibility

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., Home Coffee and Beverage Bar, open shelving, game table, open shelving, lighting, glass door refrigerator,
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey floor and vinyl floors.

Chevron Backsplash Tiled Wet Bar

Schanstra Design Group

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

Queen Anne Remdodel

Mohler + Ghillino Architects

A series of alder cabinets (this one with a bar) define the living, dining and kitchen areas in the otherwise open upper floor space. Jesse L. Young Phototography

Contemporary Wet Bar - Hartland

timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.

Modern bar, Frameless cabinets in Vista Plus door style, rift wood species in Matte Eclipse finish by Wood-Mode Custom Cabinets, glass shelving highlighted with abundant LED lighting. Waterfall countertops

Altadore Residence

Avid Interior Design Inc.

New build dreams always require a clear design vision and this 3,650 sf home exemplifies that. Our clients desired a stylish, modern aesthetic with timeless elements to create balance throughout their home. With our clients intention in mind, we achieved an open concept floor plan complimented by an eye-catching open riser staircase. Custom designed features are showcased throughout, combined with glass and stone elements, subtle wood tones, and hand selected finishes. The entire home was designed with purpose and styled with carefully curated furnishings and decor that ties these complimenting elements together to achieve the end goal. At Avid Interior Design, our goal is to always take a highly conscious, detailed approach with our clients. With that focus for our Altadore project, we were able to create the desirable balance between timeless and modern, to make one more dream come true.

Yellowstone Lane 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Home Bar with tile floor, backsplash, and sink!
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Brant Point

Chip Webster Architecture

Terry Pommet
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Bellefeuille House

Laurie Yapp Design

A home bar for a gathering or a quiet night with a sink and a mini fridge. Open shelving keep things interesting and ties in the oak flooring. We went with herringbone patterned ceramic tiles right to the ceiling for a dramatic look!

Northcrest

Yates Desygn

After purchasing this home my clients wanted to update the house to their lifestyle and taste. We remodeled the home to enhance the master suite, all bathrooms, paint, lighting, and furniture. Photography: Michael Wiltbank

Beach Style Home Bar

Large beach style single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and brown benchtop.

New England Shingle Style Residence

Charles Hilton Architects

HOBI Award 2014 - Winner - Best Custom Home 12,000- 14,000 sf Charles Hilton Architects Woodruff/Brown Architectural Photography
Transitional home bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, granite benchtops and grey splashback.

SAB Homes for 2019 Spring Parade of Homes in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Design ideas for a large galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Sleek, contemporary wet bar with open shelving and large beverage center.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Wet Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Inspiration for a midcentury wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, black benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Burwood Transitional

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Warm and Cozy Lower Level

Lark Interior Design

David Frechette
Photo of a transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Ceramic 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.