Grayhawk Group Custom Homes Model in St. Louis

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Brannigan Gate Home Bar

Wilde North

Wilde North Interiors designed and built this beautiful contemporary bar in a Mississauga Home. Completely hand built and custom this was a work of art in the basement. Niches to display the shot glasses and miniatures, backlit acrylic front panel, floating shelves and more were the details put into this custom home bar.

Área de festas GR - Metrik Design - Arquitetura e Interiores

Metrik Design - Arquitetura e Interiores

Fotografia: Fabio Jr. Severo
Industrial home bar in Other with black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Dupont Road Remodel

SF Cabinet Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Homely to Heart of the Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Transitional home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Artisan Custom Homes

Jim Schmid Photography

Beautifully detailed ceiling with a natural woven light fixture
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Full Home Renovation in Owings Mills

Byrd Design and Build

This is an example of a modern wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Artisan Custom Homes

Jim Schmid Photography

Stunning Black and Natural wood home bar, perfect for entertaining. Built-in wine and bar fridges and a black tile backsplash.
This is an example of a large modern single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Dupont Road Remodel

SF Cabinet Designs

Glass cabinets face the family room to offer snacks for family and guests.
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Finished Basement in Northville, MI with a Bar and Home Gym

Finished Basements Plus

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, black cabinets, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, white benchtop and quartzite benchtops.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Ceramic 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.