Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in New Orleans with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Wet Bar with tiled niche for glassware and floating shelves

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Wet Bar with tiled wall and tiled niche for glassware and floating shelves. This wetbar is in a pool house and the bathroom with steam shower is to the right.

Cabin on the Lake

Interior Concepts Design House

Photo of a country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and beige benchtop.

Los Gatos Cabana

J. Kretschmer Architect: Art & Architecture

J Kretschmer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Lake House

Studio McGee

Small scandinavian single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Craftsman Kitchen Before and After

Hampton's Kitchens & Appliances

Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

JUNGLE COFFEE BAR 160 MQ

Polygona

Un progetto che fonde materiali e colori naturali ad una vista ed una location cittadina, un mix di natura ed urbano, due realtà spesso in contrasto ma che trovano un equilibrio in questo luogo. Jungle perchè abbiamo volutamente inserito le piante come protagoniste del progetto. Un verde che non solo è ecosostenibile, ma ha poca manutenzione e non crea problematiche funzionali. Le troviamo non solo nei vasi, ma abbiamo creato una sorta di bosco verticale che riempie lo spazio oltre ad avere funzione estetica. In netto contrasto a tutto questo verde, troviamo uno stile a tratti “Minimal Chic” unito ad un “Industrial”. Li potete riconoscere nell’utilizzo del tessuto per divanetti e sedute, che però hanno una struttura metallica tubolari, in tinta Champagne Semilucido. Grande attenzione per la privacy, che è stata ricavata creando delle vere e proprie barriere di verde tra i tavoli. Questo progetto infatti ha come obiettivo quello di creare uno spazio rilassante all’interno del caos di una città, una location dove potersi rilassare dopo una giornata di intenso lavoro con una spettacolare vista sulla città.

Captivating Colonial

LeBlanc Design

Basement Lounge, Michael J Lee Photography
Design ideas for a traditional seated home bar in Boston with bamboo floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Coastal Living Kitchens

Cabinet Encounters

North American Cabinets raised panel door in driftwood finish, 100% recyclabe material for countertop- Vetrazzo featuring crushed seashells , undercounter wine cooler, glass mullion doors

Wet Bar

De Mattei Construction

The living room includes a built-in bar with a wine fridge and ample storage. Photo: Tyler Chartier
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and beige splashback.

Lakeside Transitional #2

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar with no sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

VB Seaside Bar

Intra-Coastal Cabinets

Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Hard Rock Stone & Tile

Hard Rock Stone and Tile

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

Contemporary Beach Home

Vertex AV

85'' Sony 4K TV
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Cara Woodhouse Interiors LLC

© Robert Granoff Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and beige floor.

Casa Bella

Todd Johnston Homes Inc

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and carpet.

BISCAYNE PARK

Khadine Schultz Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Artisan Tour Home 2014

Great Neighborhood Homes

Transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Sierra De Monserat Transitional Mediterranean

Donald Joseph Inc.

Wonderful house bar done by Donald Joseph Inc. Arteriors Pendant,sleek cabinet design with floating shelves. Viewing one of the fantastic olive trees we planted on the property. An example of some of our beautiful interior architecture and design work.

West Lake Gem

Heller Construction, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Beige 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.