Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Meadow View Lane Residence

Studio M Interiors

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Bella Belcaro

Wm Ohs Showrooms

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Cavendish + Yale

Clark + Aldine

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped home bar in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Whole Home Remodel in Atlanta, Georgia

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

The same blue tile backsplash of the kitchen stove lines the backsplash of the bar, and the glass cabinets show off a beautiful blue background and glassware.

Basement Finishing

Sebring Design Build

Portraits of Home by Rachael Ormond
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Nashville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Dark Cherry Transitional kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Concepts

Chipper Hatter Architectural Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with light hardwood floors, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, beige floor, no sink and glass-front cabinets.

Basement for entertaining

VINCENT ABELL CONTRACTING

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Louisville with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Blue and Beautiful Bar

Haute Designs

Footrail is not only functional piece but also add decorative touch.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elmwood - Traditional Craftsman

Visbeen Architects

Photographer: M Buck Studios
Arts and crafts wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Hollywood Custom Home

CKA Construction Group

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Liberty - The Overton Model

Van Metre Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Naperville, IL - Kitchen & Interior Remodel

Design First Builders

Joel Hernandez
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fort Collins Custom Build

Naturecraft Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Lighthouse Point Transitional Comfort

The Kitchenworks

This Bar area, close to the dining room table has a mix of many organic elements making the interior seem as though the landscape is feeding inside, giving it a nice life-like quality. Photo by: Matt Horton

New Expansive Lake Home

Outside In Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Ocotillo Family Room

Luxe Design Group

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

West Bradford Finished "Beer" Basement

COCOON

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Living Room Bar

Kitchens by Chapdelaine / Chapdelaine Builders

3 season porch conversion to Living Room Bar. Exterior brick facade punctuated by symmetrical arched openings. Cabinetry in "Slate" with a Black licorice accent.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Cement Tile Splashback and Matchstick 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.