Saari & Forrai Photography Briarwood II Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Golf Course Glam

Prudhomme Design & Interiors

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Cottonwood Contemporary Dream

Cultivate Construction

COLLABORATION PROJECT| SHEAR FORCE CONSTRUCTION
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

River East Penthouse

TZS Design

Marcel Page Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

FUTAGO INTERIOR

MAKHNO studio

The design of this space is a harmonious blend of modern and retro elements, where sleek, teal leather bar chairs line up against a bar front adorned with a mesmerizing geometric pattern. Above, industrial-inspired pendant lights hang by chains, providing a warm, directed light that enhances the rich patina of the wooden walls. The ambiance is one of elegance and comfort, underscored by a large-scale vintage illustration that adds a touch of nostalgia to the contemporary setting

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Open concept kitchen - dining space Dual climate beverage-wine fridge. Custom shaker cabinets with glass doors w/ wine glass storage underneath.
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Shelving

Raincoast Door & Specialty Wood Products

The effect of matching floating shelves to the cabinetry is highlighted with these decorative printed glass panels by Schenk.
Photo of a contemporary home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and white benchtop.

Home Bar with grain matched cherry cabinetry

Sofo Kitchens

Expansive single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Tile

Horrigan Flooring Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Showroom Set Up

Stellar Kitchen and Bath

Slab doors in a hickory wood, dusk finish, espresso box shelves with undermount single sink. Quartz Countertop in LG Everest Color
This is an example of a small modern galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Moody Instaworthy Basement

Rosy Alexander Interior Design

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped bar cart in Raleigh with no sink, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Basement Finishing in Clarksburg, MD

BasementRemodeling.com

A very nice and simple combination of lower dark cabinetry and white countertop.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Salt Water Vibes

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Mike Kaskel Retirement home designed for extended family! I loved this couple! They decided to build their retirement dream home before retirement so that they could enjoy entertaining their grown children and their newly started families. A bar area with 2 beer taps, space for air hockey, a large balcony, a first floor kitchen with a large island opening to a fabulous pool and the ocean are just a few things designed with the kids in mind. The color palette is casual beach with pops of aqua and turquoise that add to the relaxed feel of the home.

2016 CotY Award Winners

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

Greg Hadley Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Golf Course Glam

Prudhomme Design & Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Salt Water Vibes

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Blue 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.