Small modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wooded Enclave

Beverly Bradshaw Interiors

Small transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, no sink, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and black benchtop.

Plymouth, MN | Basement Bar

Franklin Builders

This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback and carpet.

Madison Street Basement Remodel

Criteria Design, LLC

Creation of basement wetbar for clients with floating shelves.
Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Now Recording

jodi foster design + planning

Tony Colangelo Photography. Paul Hofmann Construction Ltd.
Photo of an industrial l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with concrete benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, black floor and grey benchtop.

9 Niblick

Workshop Estates

Photo of a modern wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and white benchtop.

Beautiful Spaces

Rocky Mountain Tile & Stone

12 x 24 metallic wall tile makes a great back drop for these wine racks. Tile Installation by Rocky Mountain Tile and Stone. Photo by A. Sjostrom
Inspiration for a large single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback and carpet.

The Yorkshire

Nathan Homes LLC

Photo of a transitional seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, carpet and black benchtop.

Basement Wet Bar

ArchiUS Architecture + Design

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and white benchtop.

Yale

Karly Kristina Design

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bold Black and White Modern Kitchen

Parcels Design Studio

This modern kitchen proves that black and white does not have to be boring, but can truly be BOLD! The wire brushed oak cabinets were painted black and white add texture while the aluminum trim gives it undeniably modern look. Don't let appearances fool you this kitchen was built for cooks, featuring all Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances including a retractable down draft vent hood.

South Hill View Rancher

Taylor Design

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

British Properties, Vancouver

Sofo Kitchens

Inspiration for a small asian single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and carpet.

Richmond Luxury Showhome

Sagebrook Developments Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback and carpet.

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jodi foster design + planning

Tony Colangelo Photography. Paul Hofmann Construction Ltd.
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Plymouth, MN | Basement Bar

Franklin Builders

This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback and carpet.

The Yorkshire

Nathan Homes LLC

Inspiration for a transitional seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, carpet and black benchtop.

Serenity

Hoxton Homes Inc.

Photo of a 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 brown floor.

Craftsman

Brost Developments Inc.

j.sterk photography
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and carpet.

Kitchen Remodel

Your Home By Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Porcelain Splashback and Carpet

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.