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.

Berwick

Austin Design Associates

Brett Holmberg
Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, grey floor, grey benchtop and open cabinets.

Project The Best Bar None

m studio interior design

What once was a great room lacking purpose and meaning is now a redefined environment fit for fun conversation and entertaining. With a blank canvas, a single piece of art was used to serve as the inspirational driver for this bar design. A wall bump-out was incorporated to anchor the entire bar within the massive great room. Symmetrical balance was formed by use of mirrored open shelves flanking the central piece of artwork. Layers of subtle wall textures from the mother of pearl wallcovering to the washed porcelain tile offer dimension. The rich wooden tones of the millwork highlight the touch of ornamentation and not only contrast against the translucent appearance of the natural quartzite counter but ground the overall design amongst the existing travertine floor. To further compliment the lustrous tones from the art piece, hints of brass and gold are seen in the pendants, bar stool bases and the metal detail intersecting the wall shelves. A deep sage accent wall is introduced to further accentuate the space and create a moodier vibe. Sophistication paired with intriguing elements breathe new life into this transformed great room space.

Johns Creek Lodge

Modern Rustic Homes

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Most Innovative Kitchen

Chris Creative Design Cabinetry & Home Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback and grey floor.

The Block Alissa & Lysandra "Albert Park Project"

Kitchens by CJ

Photo of a contemporary wet bar in Melbourne with open cabinets, beige splashback and grey benchtop.

Contemporary House

Niche Modern

Darius Kuzmickas This private residence also features Niche's Pharos pendants in Crimson glass, which make a bold statement hanging from the high ceiling above the bar. The color choice is the perfect complement to the block-style countertop and reclaimed redwood prominent in the rustic room.

Tacoma Model - Melrose Reserve

Angela Arnone-Orel,

Photo of a transitional galley wet bar in Kansas City with open cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, black floor and black benchtop.

Pool House / Guest House/ Home Office Closet Mini bar

Hive Home

Heath tile Farrow and Ball Inchyra cabinets Vintage stools, Sub Zero Appliances
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dining Rooms

YOLO Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Miami with open cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Cranbrook Custom Homes | Luxury Home Architecture

Spire Integrated Systems Inc.

Photo by Beth Singer Photographer Inc. Builder: Cranbrook, Custom Homes Architecture: Martini Samartino, Design Group, LLC Interior Design: Shannon Truesdell, Kirkshire Design Group

Onyx Arco Iris Classic

V I V A L D I Lifestyles

Previously a cattle ranch, this beautiful home now serves as a vacation home for a family. This is the bar located in the home and with the home owners passion for natural stone and the designers at Lucas/Eilers Design Associates, LLP, this design will live on. Lucas Eilers Design Associates found the stone at Vivaldi The Stone Boutique. VIVALDI The Stone Boutique Granite | Marble | Quartzite | Onyx | Semi-Precious 8566 Katy Fwy #124 Houston, Texas 77024

Mexican Hacienda

DD Ford Construction

Jim Bartsch Photography
Mediterranean seated home bar in Santa Barbara with beige splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors and open cabinets.

Balmoral Heights

The Staging Place

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Calgary with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Trump Palace

Michael Wolk Design Associates

Soft, gossamer thin curtains by MWS Drapery filter the sunlight that streams through the large windows. Butterscotch bar stools sit adjacent to the elegant bar area, perfect for entertaining.

Boca Raton Home

Custom Artisan Cabinetry

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, marble floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

”らしさ”を散りばめたヴィンテージスタイルのお住まい

ユーディーホーム株式会社

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped wet bar in Other with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Michigan St. Basement Remodel

Belle Maison Interiors LLC

Cliq Studios Dayton cabinets in birch sable pair well with the wood look tile backsplash.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Chicago with vinyl floors, open cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback and brown floor.

Dining Rooms

YOLO Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Miami with open cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

English Cotswold

Hellyer Custom Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Open 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.