Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback and medium hardwood floors.

JohnsonM Kitchen South Tampa

Schoeman Construction

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Orange East West View

Reliable Cabinets & More

Small transitional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Encino Contemporary

5 Star Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Homecrest Manor

Village Custom Interiors

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Cabin in the Woods

Velin Homes

This recreational cabin is a 2800 square foot bungalow and is an all-season retreat for its owners and a short term rental vacation property.
Photo of a modern single-wall home bar in Calgary with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, grey benchtop, quartz benchtops and porcelain splashback.

Kitchen Refresh Brightens Space

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Large traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Delta Gold Tiles

Direct Tile Warehouse

Elevate your kitchen or bathroom walls to a whole new level with these lavish gold tiles. With a triangular design and a 3D relief, the lustre of these tiles will bring dynamism and energy to any space. And being made from quality porcelain, you get all the glamour and royal opulence without any of the maintenance. They come in a 33cm x 33cm tile size but the style of the tile gives the illusion of an on trend small square tile. Please contact the Direct Tile Warehouse team for tiling advice including choosing grout colours and free tile samples.

Redwoods Manor

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

photography: Paul Grdina
Photo of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bonacum

Kinning Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback and beige floor.

Encino Contemporary

5 Star Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Lemont Home

5th Avenue Construction,Inc

This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, no sink and dark hardwood floors.

JohnsonM Kitchen South Tampa

Schoeman Construction

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with no sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Douglas Ave

Cupboards Design Group with Weiss & Co

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Douglas Ave

Cupboards Design Group with Weiss & Co

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown cabinets and brown splashback.

JohnsonM Kitchen South Tampa

Schoeman Construction

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fairway full house remodel

Tyler Allen Designs

E.S. Photography
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Serenity

Hoxton Homes Inc.

Mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and grey floor.

The Homecrest Manor

Village Custom Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Refresh Brightens Space

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Splashback and Porcelain 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.