Detail shot of bar shelving above the workspace.
Inspiration for a large modern galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Basking Ridge Kitchen Remodel

Rachel Savage Design Management LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

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.

Newport Coast Twilight

Zen Architect

recessed bar
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped home bar in Orange County with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

An Open Invitation in Ridgefield, Kitchen

Simply Baths & Kitchens

Functional layout and beautiful finishes make this kitchen a dream come true. Placing the sink on an angled corner of the island between the range and refrigerator creates an easy work triangle while the large island allows for roomy prep space. Two pantries, one near the range and one near the refrigerator, give plenty of storage for dry goods and cookware. Guests are kept out of the cooks way by placing ample seating and the full service bar on the other side of the island. Open views through the breakfast room to the beautiful back yard and through large openings to the adjoining family room and formal dining room make this already spacious kitchen feel even larger.

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.

Highland Park Whole House Renovation

WINN Design+Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with vinyl floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and porcelain splashback.

Wooded Enclave

Beverly Bradshaw Interiors

Small transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, no sink, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and black benchtop.

*NEW Project*

Scott Carter Construction and Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Salt Lake City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Old Meets New

Renovisions

When envisioning their kitchen remodel, it was important to these homeowners that their existing cherry kitchen would be given a facelift in transitional style. Cathy and Ed of Renovisions achieved the owners’ wishes while making sure the kitchen still looked like a natural extension to the rest of their traditional styled home. The update made room for added storage and appliance space. We installed 48” wide cabinetry in a natural cherry finish with roll-out shelves and space to accommodate a microwave and pull-out double trash receptacle. These custom built cherry cabinets and crown molding matched existing cabinets and were within easy reach of the newly installed stainless steel Viking gas range, Zephyr hood and GE hybrid dishwasher. A large rectangular stainless steel sink was under-mounted on a beautiful new gold granite countertop. An absolute black granite countertop was installed on the new wine/beverage center featuring a U-Line dual-zone wine refrigerator, deep drawers for linens and stem ware holder in natural cherry finish. A standout feature is the beautifully tiled backsplash cut in with absolute black granite tile and an artful mix of granite/porcelain tile design over the new gas range. This draws attention to the newly remodeled space and brings together all the elements. The homeowners were tired of the original builders brick surrounding their fireplace hearth and wanted to update to a more formal, elegant look. They chose a solid polished granite material in absolute black. Outdated no longer, the design details in the kitchen and adjacent family room come together to create a formal yet warm and inviting ambiance with their wish fulfilled. The owners love their newly remodeled spaces.

Red Ledges

Hamilton Park Interiors

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback and ceramic floors.

Jericho

Artista Kitchen & Bath Design

Open Concept floor plan comprising of kitchen, dining room, and den also utilizing a dry bar for entertaining
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.

Game Area and Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Wet bar and game area featuring wood cabinetry with metal mesh insets, white backsplash, undermount sink, microwave, and round dining table.
Photo of a large country single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Classic Charisma

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Backsplash by Daltile - series: Season Wood 6"x48", color: Winter Spruce (unpolished) with grout color: Mobe Pearl • Tile Floor by Shaw Floors - series: Everwell Bay 8"x36", color: Stingray with grout color: Misty Gray • Cabinets by Aspect - species: Maple, color: Tundra • Countertop by Viatera - Minuet

*NEW Project*

Scott Carter Construction and Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, shaker cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Canyon Contemporary

Kepler Design

Kitchen Design: Jan Kepler, Custom Cabinetry: Plato Woodwork, Contractor: Holland & Knapp, Photography: Elliott Johnson
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in San Luis Obispo with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Range Hood Cover, Island and Glass Doors

Creative Cabinet Refacing

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Luke Ridge Kitchen

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Coonrod Parade of Home

Interior Design Concepts

This is an example of a large modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Splashback and Porcelain 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.