Siematic Cabinetry. Miele Appliances. Caesarstone Quartz Countertops. Design By Julie R. Collier. Installation By Lee Collier. Photos by Rickie Agapito.

CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS

HOME THEATRE DESIGNS

IPad control for bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and ceramic floors.

VILLA LOUISE

Anthony Gelin A&G

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Marseille with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Mequon Custom Home

Detail Woodworks

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and black floor.

Custom Built Bars

Daniel J Mailey Carpentry, Inc.

Bar with cherry hardwood
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

Placentia Classic Home Theater

Experience Audio Video, Inc.

Basement turned Bar in Home Theater room, customized recessed wood cabinet for display of TV, classic theater carpeting and drapery, in-wall and in-ceiling hidden audio, recessed lighting and chandelier for intimate gatherings all controlled with a tabletop touchscreen remote

Whiskey Bar w/Color Changing Lights

DCI Custom Woodworks

Whiskey bar with remote controlled color changing lights embedded in the shelves. Cabinets have adjustable shelves and pull out drawers. Space for wine fridge and hangers for wine glasses.

The Kingston Floor Plan

Back 9 Development, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Collier's Reserve

Twin A General Contracting of SWFL., Inc.

Designer: L-Design Studio Photos: Christina Seifert
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Complete basement finishing--Blaine, Minnesota

BC Projects, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and ceramic floors.

Hall House

Alpine Wood Products

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and ceramic floors.

Mountain Remodel

Building & Design, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Carolina In Home Flooring & Design Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Kitchens

Austin Homes and Remodeling

This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped wet bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Hoover Residence

A Classical Studio

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

Gull Lake

Cucina Bella

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Lower Level

Silver Leaf Interiors

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Collier's Reserve

L Design Studio

Small beach style galley seated home bar in Miami with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Hall House

Alpine Wood Products

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and ceramic floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Splashback and Ceramic 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.