Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Gramercy Loft

Narofsky Architecture + ways2design

Mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in New York with black splashback, stone tile splashback and concrete floors.

Alpine Court

Karly Kristina Design

The waterfall counter is the main feature for this bar area. With it being highlighted in strip lighting below, it creates an ambiance while accenting this beautiful bar feature off of the kitchen. Builder: Hasler Homes

Bar

Kylie Sargent

Home Bar
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

Castle Pines Remodeling LLC

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, grey splashback, dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and black benchtop.

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Fairview Home

Notting Hill Interiors Inc.

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and concrete floors.

Manor Court Road

Noble Structures

Robert Sanderson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey floor, brown benchtop, mirror splashback and vinyl floors.

Tuscan Inspired Kitchen

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Custom wine bar with wine cooler.
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

Martis Camp Lot 138

J & C Custom Cabinets Inc.

Photos courtesy © Martis Camp Realty, http://www.houzz.com/pro/shaunkingchef/martis-camp

Dunlap Cherry Kitchen & Furniture

Kitchenland

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with quartz benchtops, grey splashback, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Family Room Bar with Barn Wood Paneled Backsplash and Floating Shelves

Denise Quade Design

A bar was built in to the side of this family room to showcase the homeowner's Bourbon collection. Reclaimed wood was used to add texture to the wall and the same wood was used to create the custom shelves. A bar sink and paneled beverage center provide the functionality the room needs. The paneling on the other walls are all original to the home.

Wine Cellars and Wet Bars

MBID International

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Rebecca Lane

SDG Architecture, Inc.

Bernard Andre'
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

West Hollywood

Legacy Millworks, Inc.

Wet Bar in you family room is perfect for entertaining! We have high gloss slab doors topped off with white granite counter tops. A wine refrigerator, 3" tab pulls, and beautiful floating shelves.

407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE

Pinetop Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Boise with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Basement Remodel Bar

HomeFront Interior Design

Greg Boll Photography © HomeFront
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Phillip Crocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Pantry & bar area

Danmar Cabinet Company

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Cobble Hill Brooklyn Renovation

m monroe design

Kitchenette photos: Dylan Chandler, Baxt Ingui Architects
Small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

All Backsplash Materials Home Bar Design Ideas

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.