Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, green cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Whole Floor Remodel

Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Oakbrooke Residence

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.

Jennifer at Timeless Memories
Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, green cabinets and white benchtop.

Pantry and bar storage

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

The bar area has custom cabinets with glass doors on the front and sides, perfect for displaying glassware with a pantry to the left. Antique restored light fixture is by David Skinner Antiques. Under the counter are both a beverage refrigerator and an ice maker. Original brick was retained and restored in this historic home circa 1794 located on Charleston's Peninsula South of Broad. Custom cabinetry in a bold finish features fixture finishes in a mix of metals including brass, stainless steel, copper and gold. Photo by Patrick Brickman

Dry Bar

DMJ

Dry bar is outfitted with reverse osmosis, a wine rack, small wine refrigerator, tea and coffee area. The recessed panel cabinets are accompanied with a rustic wooden backsplash.

Whole Floor Remodel

Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Whole Floor Remodel

Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design

At the bar

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

The bar area has custom cabinets with glass doors on the front and sides, perfect for displaying glassware. The sink is copper and the unique faucet is by Kohler. Under the counter are both a beverage refrigerator and an ice maker. Original brick was retained and restored in this historic home circa 1794 located on Charleston's Peninsula South of Broad. Custom cabinetry in a bold finish features fixture finishes in a mix of metals including brass, stainless steel, copper and gold. Photo by Patrick Brickman

Bar details

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Bar to the kitchen

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Original brick was retained and restored in this historic home circa 1794 located on Charleston's Peninsula South of Broad. Custom cabinetry in a bold finish features fixture finishes in a mix of metals including brass, stainless steel, copper and gold. Photo by Patrick Brickman

Dry Bar

DMJ

Dry bar is outfitted with reverse osmosis, a wine rack, small wine refrigerator, tea and coffee area. The recessed panel cabinets are accompanied with a rustic wooden backsplash.

Basement New Construction

DD Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Bridgeport with green cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Bar Faucet

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

A copper sink and articulating faucet complete the bar area near the kitchen proper and adjacent to the dining room. Original brick was retained and restored in this historic home circa 1794 located on Charleston's Peninsula South of Broad. Custom cabinetry in a bold finish features fixture finishes in a mix of metals including brass, stainless steel, copper and gold. Photo by Patrick Brickman

Basement New Construction

DD Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Bridgeport with green cabinets, brown splashback and glass tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Green Cabinets and Brown 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.