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

Minnetonka Finished Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Only a few minutes from the project to the Right (Another Minnetonka Finished Basement) this space was just as cluttered, dark, and underutilized. Done in tandem with Landmark Remodeling, this space had a specific aesthetic: to be warm, with stained cabinetry, a gas fireplace, and a wet bar. They also have a musically inclined son who needed a place for his drums and piano. We had ample space to accommodate everything they wanted. We decided to move the existing laundry to another location, which allowed for a true bar space and two-fold, a dedicated laundry room with folding counter and utility closets. The existing bathroom was one of the scariest we've seen, but we knew we could save it. Overall the space was a huge transformation! Photographer- Height Advantages

SEACLIFF ON THE GREENS

GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Delancey Street - Bar

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

The homeowner felt closed-in with a small entry to the kitchen which blocked off all visual and audio connections to the rest of the first floor. The small and unimportant entry to the kitchen created a bottleneck of circulation between rooms. Our goal was to create an open connection between 1st floor rooms, make the kitchen a focal point and improve general circulation. We removed the major wall between the kitchen & dining room to open up the site lines and expose the full extent of the first floor. We created a new cased opening that framed the kitchen and made the rear Palladian style windows a focal point. White cabinetry was used to keep the kitchen bright and a sharp contrast against the wood floors and exposed brick. We painted the exposed wood beams white to highlight the hand-hewn character. The open kitchen has created a social connection throughout the entire first floor. The communal effect brings this family of four closer together for all occasions. The island table has become the hearth where the family begins and ends there day. It's the perfect room for breaking bread in the most casual and communal way.

Contemporary Projects

Synergy Builders Inc

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Spring Meadow Residence

Cornerstone Design

Kevin Schultz
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Basement Bar

Braaten Cabinets

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Transitional wet bar built into the wall with built-in shelving, inset wood cabinetry, white countertop, stainless steel faucet, and dark hardwood flooring.

Upscale Observatory Park Interior Design

MARGARITA BRAVO

This client wanted to have their kitchen as their centerpiece for their house. As such, I designed this kitchen to have a dark walnut natural wood finish with timeless white kitchen island combined with metal appliances. The entire home boasts an open, minimalistic, elegant, classy, and functional design, with the living room showcasing a unique vein cut silver travertine stone showcased on the fireplace. Warm colors were used throughout in order to make the home inviting in a family-friendly setting. Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/observatory-park/

Parlor Level Bar Details

Urban Chalet Inc.

Photos by Dana Hoff
Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor 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.

Windermere, Luxurious Contemporary Home

Central Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and timber splashback.

Multi-Seat Bar with Metal Accents

User

Unique custom designed full bar with seating for 6. Built-in arched bookshelves at wall include wood framed glass shelves. Decorative pilasters spaced in between bookshelves. Bar also includes several appliances, curved wainscot panel & bar rail.

Ollala remodel

Brett Marlo Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige splashback and brown benchtop.

Country affair

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary galley wet bar in Oxfordshire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley

La Casa Builders Inc.

Dino Tonn Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with dark wood cabinets, raised-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and stone tile splashback.

Lake Austin Hacienda

Rick O'Donnell Architect, LLC

wet bar/ wine bar Olson/Defendorf Custom Homes
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped home bar in Austin with terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige splashback.

The 1895 Colonial Revival

Twelve Chairs Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Sauve Court Residence

Synthesis Design Inc.

Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

First Custom Home - Lake Elmo, MN

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Lower level wet bar with beverage center, dishwasher, custom cabinets and natural stone backsplash.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.