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Photo of a contemporary seated home bar in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black floor and brown benchtop.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with dark hardwood floors, black floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

A.C. Master Bath

Design REMODEL Pros

Small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

High Point Cedar Rapids

Precision Builders

Inspiration for a modern galley wet bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

522 E. Henry St.

Barrel & Board Design

The butler's pantry was a necessity with the lack of upper storage space in the main kitchen. This compact space makes up for it all in spades! Glass uppers with under cabinet lighting, a bar sink, ice maker, and storage drawers below provide ample storage for dishes and pantry items.

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COPPER ORCHID DESIGN

Photo of a modern seated home bar in Other with quartz benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

A.C. Master Bath

Design REMODEL Pros

This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a drop-in sink, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

A.C. Master Bath

Design REMODEL Pros

Photo of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

High Point Cedar Rapids

Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

522 E. Henry St.

Barrel & Board Design

A.C. Master Bath

Design REMODEL Pros

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Black Floor

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.