extended floating brass with glass shelves
Small transitional single-wall bar cart in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Custom Kitchen Remodels

Tower Nine Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Chevron Backsplash Tiled Wet Bar

Schanstra Design Group

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

Marquette | 2016

Coats Homes

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Lakeside Basement Retreat

Design Phase

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Spring Lake Retreat

threshold interiors

Photo of a beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Seaside Renovation

Cristina Johnson AIA, NCIDQ - TMS Architects

Rob Karosis
Design ideas for an expansive beach style seated home bar in Boston with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Belleair Renovation

MJ Designs

Photo of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Lake Allure Model

Nathan Homes LLC

This is an example of a beach style seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

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.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

A close up view of the family room's bar cabinetry details.
Mid-sized mediterranean galley home bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Project Country Trails

ASR DESIGN STUDIO

Our mission was to completely update and transform their huge house into a cozy, welcoming and warm home of their own. “When we moved in, it was such a novelty to live in a proper house. But it still felt like the in-law’s home,” our clients told us. “Our dream was to make it feel like our home.” Our transformation skills were put to the test when we created the host-worthy kitchen space (complete with a barista bar!) that would double as the heart of their home and a place to make memories with their friends and family. We upgraded and updated their dark and uninviting family room with fresh furnishings, flooring and lighting and turned those beautiful exposed beams into a feature point of the space. The end result was a flow of modern, welcoming and authentic spaces that finally felt like home. And, yep … the invite was officially sent out! Our clients had an eclectic style rich in history, culture and a lifetime of adventures. We wanted to highlight these stories in their home and give their memorabilia places to be seen and appreciated. The at-home office was crafted to blend subtle elegance with a calming, casual atmosphere that would make it easy for our clients to enjoy spending time in the space (without it feeling like they were working!) We carefully selected a pop of color as the feature wall in the primary suite and installed a gorgeous shiplap ledge wall for our clients to display their meaningful art and memorabilia. Then, we carried the theme all the way into the ensuite to create a retreat that felt complete.

Cape Cod Classic

Laplante Construction Inc.

Vartanian custom built cabinet with inset doors and decorative glass doors Glass tile backsplash Counter top is LG Hausys Quartz “Viatera®” Under counter Sub Zero fridge

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Sitting Room

In the Deets

With an elegant bar on one side and a cozy fireplace on the other, this sitting room is sure to keep guests happy and entertained. Custom cabinetry and mantel, Neolith counter top and fireplace surround, and shiplap accents finish this room.

Beach Drive

Studio Miel

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

A Spanish Revival/ Spanish Colonial

South Coast Architects, Inc.

Spanish Revival,Spanish Colonial , Bar Lounge that is both modern with its water-wall highlighting the displayed shelves of liquor bottles.
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Ardmore Mediterranean Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

St Andrews Heights

Reena Sotropa In House Design Group

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Small transitional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Encinitas Ocean Remodel

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

This home in Encinitas was in need of a refresh to bring the Ocean into this family near the beach. The kitchen had a complete remodel with new cabinets, glass, sinks, faucets, custom blue color to match our clients favorite colors of the sea, and so much more. We custom made the design on the cabinets and wrapped the island and gave it a pop of color. The dining room had a custom large buffet with teak tile laced into the current hardwood floor. Every room was remodeled and the clients even have custom GR Studio furniture, (the Dorian Swivel Chair and the Warren 3 Piece Sofa). These pieces were brand new introduced in 2019 and this home on the beach was the first to have them. It was a pleasure designing this home with this family from custom window treatments, furniture, flooring, gym, kids play room, and even the outside where we introduced our new custom GR Studio outdoor coverings. This house is now a home for this artistic family. To see the full set of pictures you can view in the Gallery under Encinitas Ocean Remodel.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.