Photo credit Stylish Productions Brass backless wall cabinets that look into wine cellar
Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and vinyl floors.

Unique Reverse 1.5 Story home in Overland Park, KS

Dreams & Design Building

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Clean Classic Northern Westchester Kitchen & Bar

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This clean and classic Northern Westchester kitchen features a mix of colors and finishes. The perimeter of the kitchen including the desk area is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Nordic White with satin chrome hardware. The island features Benjamin Moore’s Blue Toile with satin brass hardware. The focal point of the space is the Cornu Fe range and custom hood in satin black with brass and chrome trim. Crisp white subway tile covers the backwall behind the cooking area and all the way up the sink wall to the ceiling. In place of wall cabinets, the client opted for thick white open shelves on either side of the window above the sink to keep the space more open and airier. Countertops are a mix of Neolith’s Estatuario on the island and Ash Grey marble on the perimeter. Hanging above the island are Circa Lighting’s the “Hicks Large Pendants” by designer Thomas O’Brien; above the dining table is Tom Dixon’s “Fat Pendant”. Just off of the kitchen is a wet bar conveniently located next to the living area, perfect for entertaining guests. They opted for a contemporary look in the space. The cabinetry is Yosemite Bronzato laminate in a high gloss finish coupled with open glass shelves and a mirrored backsplash. The mirror and the abundance of windows makes the room appear larger than it is. Bilotta Senior Designer: Rita LuisaGarces Architect: Hirshson Design & Architecture Photographer: Stefan Radtke

Family Condo

Melody Smith Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Buckhead Loft

Woodworks Design Inc

Woodworks Design created the cabinets and woodwork for this cool bar area in this industrial looking loft. The sleek line and gray color work to unite the existing elements in the space. The layout is unique and provides both function and style. Michael McKelvey Photography, Atlanta

Troy Basement Remodel

Kopke Remodeling & Design

Kayla Kopke
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Glam Basement Bar

Monika Ross

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Vancouver - Silestone Dekton

Utopia Stone Ltd

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Pied-à-terre, UWS, NYC

Darci Hether New York

This contemporary pied-à-terre is all about compact elegance. The bedroom features dark wood floors and gray walls complemented with a single-wall dark wood floor enclosed kitchen. The small kitchen is highly functional and equipped with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, a gray backsplash, and paneled appliances. The bathroom adds a light touch with marble flooring and countertops, and white walls. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, click here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/theatre-patrons-pied-terre-upper-west-side-nyc/

Wellesley Residence 2

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Living room bar, two story New Orleans new construction. Rich Grey toned wood flooring, Colorful art, Grand Piano, Mirror, Large baseboards, wainscot, Console Table, Living Room, fireplace , kitchen, bar, black marble, antique mirror backsplash

Custom Home Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, painted wood floors, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

The Lund Project

The Plumbery

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Shingle Style New Construction

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Glamourous Traditional

Interiors By Patrick

This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Green With Envy

KASA Interior Design

Spacecrafting Photography
Transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Countertops

Real Stone and Granite Corporation

Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

High-End Game Room

Pharaoh Manufacturing

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Sueño Despierto - Waking Dream

Koerber Construction

This is an example of an arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Great Room Addition + Patio

Red House Design Build

This great room addition is the perfect entertainment spot. An expansive home bar with seating for 6. A family room for socializing and friends. To the right, two set of french doors lead to a large patio for outdoor dining. Photography by Aaron Usher III. Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Mirror 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.