Photo of a modern single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Wilds

Carla Bast Design

Basement bar with custom blue cabinetry, exposed brick detail, and seating available at the island. Alyssa Lee Photography
Mid-sized industrial galley home bar in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Bar and indoor Golf Simulator

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

Design ideas for a large industrial galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

"B" Bar

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Large modern galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

The Silverthorne

Inspired Interiors

This is an example of a modern seated home bar in Omaha with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback and porcelain floors.

Bar and Game Room

J Builds Atlanta LLC

Mid-sized industrial galley seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Manor Residence

Aspect Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts seated home bar in Minneapolis with brown splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Entertainer

Midtown Custom Homes, LLC

Mid-sized country wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Pintail Water Valley Basement Finish

Holman Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Loft living - home bar with reclaimed wood

Greenbrook Design Center

Build Method: Inset Base cabinets: SW Black Fox Countertop: Caesarstone Rugged Concrete Special feature: Pool Stick storage Ice maker panel Bar tower cabinets: Exterior sides – Reclaimed wood Interior: SW Black Fox with glass shelves

High Point

Axiom Builders

Mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

South Minneapolis Modern

K8 Interior design LLC

We were able to acheive the masculine modern look with the cabintery color and hardware, while incoporating the colorful spirit of these homeowners with the beautiful backsplash tile.

West Springs Basement

Uniik Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Borough Basement

Windle Design & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kirkwood - South Clay

Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive country single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback and light hardwood floors.

Cityscape Warehouse

Centrum Architects

Dianna Snape
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Olney, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

Black lower cabinets with the exposed brick wall, makes a perfect combination in this basement finishing project.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bar

Hopps Woodworks LLC

Tradition Pub Style Bar with Coffered Ceiling
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, brown floor and medium wood cabinets.

Elm Slab Bar with Drink Rail

Where Wood Meets Steel

Elm slab bar top with live edge and built in drink rail. Custom built by Where Wood Meets Steel.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse on the Prairie

Range Custom Homes

For this home, we really wanted to create an atmosphere of cozy. A "lived in" farmhouse. We kept the colors light throughout the home, and added contrast with black interior windows, and just a touch of colors on the wall. To help create that cozy and comfortable vibe, we added in brass accents throughout the home. You will find brass lighting and hardware throughout the home. We also decided to white wash the large two story fireplace that resides in the great room. The white wash really helped us to get that "vintage" look, along with the over grout we had applied to it. We kept most of the metals warm, using a lot of brass and polished nickel. One of our favorite features is the vintage style shiplap we added to most of the ceiling on the main floor...and of course no vintage inspired home would be complete without true vintage rustic beams, which we placed in the great room, fireplace mantel and the master bedroom.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Cement Tile Splashback and Brick 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.