Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

River Road Home

Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.

Pool House Interior
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry Bars

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

BBC Custom Line, Shaker door style in clear Alder
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

My Work

Karla Billey Design Inc.

Photo of a traditional single-wall seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Eclectic Kitchen & Bath Remodel

RiverCity Cabinets

Large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and porcelain floors.

C. Residence Remodel

Design Direction, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and cement tile splashback.

Kingstowne Coffee Bar

Fairfax Design Solutions

We created a transitional style coffee bar with additional storage for this home in Kingstowne, VA. The space previously housed a couple of free standing cabinets, but the family wanted to make the area a part of their kitchen and add more storage space as well as have a more expansive coffee prep area. The cabinets were custom created for their space.

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Splashback and Cement Tile 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.