Wet Bar with beverage refrigerator, open shelving and blue tile backsplash.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets

Elegant Wine Bar with Drop-Down Television
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Charleston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, timber splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and blue splashback.

Modern Prairie in the Country

SKD Architects

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

Los Angeles Pied a Terre

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design

Pretty jewel box home bar made from a coat closet space.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and black benchtop.

Hillside Basalt

AXIS Productions

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Chalk Ridge

Emily Roose Interiors

A custom home dry bar just off of the kitchen that features two under counter beverage fridges and an ice maker. Cabinets above are in the awning style that flip up to open and the cabinets are in a dark walnut trimmed out with a lighter walnut accent. On the back wall of the bar is a stunning shimmery blue wallpaper. the waterfall countertop is in a natural granite called Panda Granite.

Grand Millenial in Quail Creek

Alicia Zupan Designs

Butler's Pantry with decorative brass shelf railing and decorative marble mosaic backsplash. Built in Refrigerator drawers and coffee bar.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

LPD Modern Family Home

Studio Croft

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bridgehampton Residence

Amy Lau Design

Vibrant colors and textures inspired by the sea and sky invite entertaining and relaxation at this Hamptons summer home embellished with artisanally crafted and vintage pieces. Photography by Thomas Loof.

Vibrant Pool Retreat

Jackson Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and blue splashback.

Side view of wet bar

JM Craftsmanship

Upstairs living room wet bar with gray cabinetry and built-in wine fridge; recycled glass countertop and backsplash
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback and light hardwood floors.

Madison Street Addition and Remodel

Marina Rubina, Architect

Attic game room with custom bar; photo by Todd Mason, Halkin Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Remodeling Project 3

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom built dry bar serves the living room and kitchen and features a liquor bottle roll-out shelf. Beautiful Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co. Tile by Halsey Tile Co.; Hardwood Flooring by Hoosier Hardwood Floors, LLC; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Bar and Murphy Bed Cabinets - Walnut stained custom cabinetry. Vicostone Quartz in Bella top on the bar. Glazzio/Magical Forest Collection in Crystal Lagoon tile on the bar backsplash.

Hamel Home

Yerigan Construction Company

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kansa Ave Residence

AAHA Studio

Morning Bar in Master Bedroom Vestibule
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Whole house Renovation

Carys Mill Woodworking

Leney Breeden
This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Remodeling Project 3

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Idlewild Contemporary

DW Distinctive Properties

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel 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.