This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback and porcelain floors.

Modern Prairie in the Country

SKD Architects

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.

Project Cool Coastal

Amy Fox Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback and white benchtop.

Waterford Residence Lower Level Bar and Seating

Amy Carman Design

When planning this custom residence, the owners had a clear vision – to create an inviting home for their family, with plenty of opportunities to entertain, play, and relax and unwind. They asked for an interior that was approachable and rugged, with an aesthetic that would stand the test of time. Amy Carman Design was tasked with designing all of the millwork, custom cabinetry and interior architecture throughout, including a private theater, lower level bar, game room and a sport court. A materials palette of reclaimed barn wood, gray-washed oak, natural stone, black windows, handmade and vintage-inspired tile, and a mix of white and stained woodwork help set the stage for the furnishings. This down-to-earth vibe carries through to every piece of furniture, artwork, light fixture and textile in the home, creating an overall sense of warmth and authenticity.

Moody Beverage Center

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beverage center is located adjacent to the kitchen and joint living area composed of greys, whites and blue accents. Our main focus was to create a space that would grab people’s attention, and be a feature of the kitchen. The cabinet color is a rich blue (amalfi) that creates a moody, elegant, and sleek atmosphere for the perfect cocktail hour. This client is one who is not afraid to add sparkle, use fun patterns, and design with bold colors. For that added fun design we utilized glass Vihara tile in a iridescent finish along the back wall and behind the floating shelves. The cabinets with glass doors also have a wood mullion for an added accent. This gave our client a space to feature his beautiful collection of specialty glassware. The quilted hardware in a polished chrome finish adds that extra sparkle element to the design. This design maximizes storage space with a lazy susan in the corner, and pull-out cabinet organizers for beverages, spirits, and utensils.

Spring Lake Retreat

threshold interiors

Large beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wings Neck Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Small beach style galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

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.

Unfinished Basement Remodel

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

Mitro Hood Photography
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Windsor Beach House

Mielke Bros Interior Concepts

Fantastic project, client, and builder. Could not be happier with this modern beach home. Love the combination of wood, white, and black with beautiful glass accents all throughout.

Lake Highlands Full Home Remodel - Lacrosse

Stringer Construction & Design

Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Concord Kitchen

Guthmann Construction

Photo Credit: Tammy Purvis, Guthmann Construction
This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fairfield Residence - Elemental Interiors

Elemental Interiors

Project featured in TownVibe Fairfield Magazine, "In this home, a growing family found a way to marry all their New York City sophistication with subtle hints of coastal Connecticut charm. This isn’t a Nantucket-style beach house for it is much too grand. Yet it is in no way too formal for the pitter-patter of little feet and four-legged friends. Despite its grandeur, the house is warm, and inviting—apparent from the very moment you walk in the front door. Designed by Southport’s own award-winning Mark P. Finlay Architects, with interiors by Megan Downing and Sarah Barrett of New York City’s Elemental Interiors, the ultimate dream house comes to life." Read more here > http://www.townvibe.com/Fairfield/July-August-2015/A-SoHo-Twist/

Kitchen

TS Manufacturing

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Marquette | 2016

Coats Homes

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

Horseshoe Bay

Interior Selections Austin

Twist Tours
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

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.

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.

Casual Elegance for Lake Geneva Lake House

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC., Beverage Bar and Butlers Pantry with Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry with recessed Georgetown style door in Vintage Navy finish. Display glass door cabinets are polished aluminum for a chrome look with storage of glass ware, coffee bar with deep drawers and shimmer blue mosaic backsplash. Victoria McHugh Photography

Sea Hawk

Surfside Home Co.

Wet bar with blue backsplash, open shelves and brass ceiling fixtures.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials 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.