Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, green splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley home bar with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Elegant Farmhouse Project

Alison Giese Interiors

A custom bar was updated with fresh wallpaper, and soapstone counters in the library of this elegant farmhouse.
Photo of a small wet bar in Austin with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Corinthian Drive

Mark Langos Interior Design

Photo: Beth Coller Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

This Old House NEW

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and black benchtop.

North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Architecture: Alexander Design Group Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a small country single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

McDowell Mountain - Mid Century Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

In this kitchen up in Desert Mountain, we provided all of the cabinetry, countertops and backsplash to create the Mid Century Modern style for our clients remodel. The transformation is substantial compared to the size and layout it was before, making it more linear and doubling in size. For the perimeter we have white skinny shaker cabinetry with pops of Hickory wood to add some warmth and a seamless countertop backsplash. The island features painted black cabinetry with the skinny shaker style for some contrast and is over 14' long with enough seating for 8 people. In the fireplace bar area, we have also the black cabinetry with a fun pop of color for the backsplash tile along with honed black granite countertops. The selection choices of painted cabinetry, wood tones, gold metals, concrete flooring and furniture selections carry the style throughout and brings in great texture, contrast and warmth.

Round Mountain Remodel

Iconic Services

Reclaimed wood top from train cars. Leather finished black granite
Design ideas for a country l-shaped seated home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, concrete floors and black benchtop.

Shaughnessy Luxe

Van Arbour Design

Paul Grdina Photography
Inspiration for a large asian single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

This Old House NEW

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

We created a social entertaining space in the lower level of this new construction home that backs up to the Oklahoma Training Track and is walking distance to the Saratoga Race Course. It is complete with a wine room, wet bar and tv space. The bar, tv enclosure and millwork are constructed of rustic barn wood as a tribute to their love of horses. The tv enclosure doors are a replication of working barn stall doors. The design is appropriate for the racing scene location. The entertaining space functions as intended with the wet bar centrally located between the wine room just off the right behind it and the cozy tv space ahead.

Modern Transitional Custom Home in Ann Arbor

Forward Design Build Remodel

Our clients relocated to Ann Arbor and struggled to find an open layout home that was fully functional for their family. We worked to create a modern inspired home with convenient features and beautiful finishes. This 4,500 square foot home includes 6 bedrooms, and 5.5 baths. In addition to that, there is a 2,000 square feet beautifully finished basement. It has a semi-open layout with clean lines to adjacent spaces, and provides optimum entertaining for both adults and kids. The interior and exterior of the home has a combination of modern and transitional styles with contrasting finishes mixed with warm wood tones and geometric patterns.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Mid-sized midcentury galley home bar with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley home bar with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Shaughnessy Luxe

Van Arbour Design

Paul Grdina Photography
Large asian galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Shaughnessy Luxe

Van Arbour Design

Paul Grdina Photography
Large asian single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Green Splashback and Black Benchtop

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.