Bryfor Construction
This is an example of a large contemporary home bar in Calgary with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Classic Home in a Historic Location

Uccello Development, LLC

Located on a narrow lot in The Historic District known as Old Wethersfield, this tall and narrow house includes almost 4000 square feet of living space on 4 levels. The open floor plan and modern amenities on the interior of this with the classic exterior and historic walkable neighborhood location gives the owner of this new home the best of all worlds.

Prospect | La Jolla

The Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real Estate

Cameron Acker
Photo of a large single-wall seated home bar in San Diego with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Butler's Pantry Farmhouse Sink & Open Shelves

Williams Partnership: Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Birmingham with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

First Floor Open Concept Remodel

Custom Living

This Indianapolis home went through a drastic transformation to go from multiple main floor rooms, to one welcoming open concept. Custom Living's in-house designer, Justin, designed a wonderful plan to touch on what everyone enjoys about an open floor plan. Allowing more entertaining space, a cohesive social atmosphere, and to utilize rooms/square footage that previously left idle.

Mattrissa Ridge Makeover

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pradera, Parker CO, Traditional New Build

Point Design LLC

What a wonderful place to escape to! This wet bar is beautifully designed, and functional as well.
Traditional galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, carpet and beige floor.

The Lake Life | Basement Remodel

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Coastal-inspired home bar with a modern twist. Navy painted cabinetry with brass fixtures and a modern tile backsplash to create the clean look for a simple nautical theme for the family and guest to enjoy. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

NEIGHNOURHOODS 2

CW Interiors cc

Custom design and built home bar
This is an example of an expansive modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Lowcountry Casual - Palmetto Bluff

Southern Grace Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design - By Spangle Staging

Spangle Staging

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

Prospect | La Jolla

The Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real Estate

Cameron Acker
Large single-wall seated home bar in San Diego with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Entertaining with Color

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Opened this wall up to create a beverage center just off the kitchen and family room. This makes it easy for entertaining and having beverages for all to grab quickly.

Guntersville Home

Cantley & Company, Inc.

Large traditional home bar in Birmingham with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, white splashback, stone slab splashback and an undermount sink.

Entertaining with Color

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Opened this wall up to create a beverage center just off the kitchen and family room. This makes it easy for entertaining and having beverages for all to grab quickly.

HIstoric Campbell Building - Industrial Home Bar

Walker Woodworking

Loft apartment gets a custom home bar complete with liquor storage and prep area. Shelving and slab backsplash make this a unique spot for entertaining.

Mattrissa Ridge Makeover

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mattrissa Ridge Makeover

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mattrissa Ridge Makeover

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Mattrissa Ridge Makeover

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Stone Slab 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.