Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Emigration Overlook

Creative Design Cabinetry

A modern update to this condo built in 1966 with a gorgeous view of Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake City. White conversion varnish finish on maple raised panel doors. Counter top is Brass Blue granite with mitered edge and large waterfall end. Walnut floating shelf. and under cabinet wine refrigerator.

First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Barrington Basement

Chi Renovation & Design

A wet bar, gym, theater, and a full luxury bathroom — this Barrington, IL basement adds great utility and value to the home. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design - general contractors, kitchen and bath remodelers, and design & build company. They serve the Chicago area, and its surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/galleries/basement-renovations-living-attics/#barrington-basement-remodel-bar-theater-gym

Barrington Basement

Chi Renovation & Design

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Gehrkes Knoll- Family Entertainment Room

Interiors by JW

Brenda Eckhardt Photography
This is an example of a large midcentury galley seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Lower Level Remodel in Sterling

Signature Design Interiors

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Parkside Penthouse | Full Renovation in Kensington, W8

Jemimah Barnett

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in London with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, granite splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Parkside Penthouse | Full Renovation in Kensington, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in London with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, granite splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Windermere Whole Home Remodel and Interior Design

KBF Design Gallery

This home bar space is a nice and inviting area to host guests in. From the warmth of the new wood floors to the coolness in the blues used as accents, this home exudes balance in the most stunning way.

Klifto Custom Wet Bar

That Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Coastal Home Whole House Renovation

Benson Homes LLC

Photo of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and blue benchtop.

Osprey Drive home on Topsail Island

D's Interior Design

Seating area directly in front of built in wet bar.
Large beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

Klifto Custom Wet Bar

That Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lower Level Remodel in Sterling

Signature Design Interiors

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Splashback and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.