Alyssa Lee Photography
Transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and grey floor.

Basement Renovation

Bouchard Design

Basement bar with island/peninsula
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Mendota Custom Home

Bella Domicile

S. Wolf Photography Lakeshore Living Magazine
Photo of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Carmel Cool Contemporary

Dovetail Group

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Meriden Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Wet bar after the renovation. Construction by RisherMartin Fine Homes Interior Design by Alison Mountain Interior Design Landscape by David Wilson Garden Design Photography by Andrea Calo

Lot 35

F1 Cabinets and Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Hanover

Axiom Builders

Inspiration for a contemporary wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, cement tile splashback and black benchtop.

Butlers Pantry - Mid Century inspired remodel

ReNewal Home Decor

The butlers pantry area between the kitchen and dining room was transformed with a wall of cement tile, white calcutta quartz countertops, gray cabinets and matte gold hardware.

Scenic Pass

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Kitchen of a single family beach home in Pass Christian Mississippi photographed for Watters Architecture by Birmingham Alabama based architectural photographer Tommy Daspit. See more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com

Glen Cove Custom Home

Alair Homes Houston

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Transitional Style

Elegant Homes Ltd.

Transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Transitional Style

Elegant Homes Ltd.

Transitional single-wall home bar in Calgary with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

Photo of a galley wet bar in Houston with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2017 Parade Home

User

This wine bar is complete with a beverage center and bar sink. The cement tile is handmade and compliments the two-toned cabinets. The industrial pendant hanging from the barrel vaulted ceiling is one of a kind.

Carmel Cool Contemporary

Dovetail Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Butlers Pantry/ Bar area - Mid Century inspired remodel

ReNewal Home Decor

The butlers pantry area between the kitchen and dining room was transformed with a wall of cement tile, white calcutta quartz countertops, gray cabinets and matte gold hardware.

Carmel Cool Contemporary

Dovetail Group

Basement Renovation

Bouchard Design

Basement bar island/peninsula
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Renovation

Bouchard Design

This basement bar includes an island that is attached to the side cabinetry for optimal use of the available spacing.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Cement Tile 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.