This is an example of a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Transitional Kitchen and Great Room

Adam Gibson Design

Adam Gibson
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Long Island Residence

JSE Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Basement Wet Bar

Great Rooms Building Group

Small country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Oxford Ave.

Carla Bast Design

Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.
Inspiration for a large country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Complete Remodel in East Los Angeles

Spazio LA

The bar area also doubles as a laundry area, with matching quartz countertops, Starburst concrete tile backsplash and custom walnut shelves matching the stairs handrail, with led lights under each shelve.

Lake Cowichan Sunshine and Views

McPherson Cabinetry

Coffee Bar and Drinks Station, custom designed to appreciate crystal collection and be the entertainment hub of the house.
Inspiration for a large contemporary home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lorton Media Room | Lorton, VA

Casaplex, LLC

This is an example of a modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Salvo • Luxury Oceanfront • Hatteras Dream

SAGA Realty & Construction

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Remodeling in Gaithersburg, MD

BasementRemodeling.com

This basement bar has everything you need for ideal entertaining: plenty of storage and shelf space for glassware and beverages
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Photography for Architects, Designers and Real Estate Professionals

DeGraffenreid Photography

Project by: Dichotomy Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

TCW Homes

Billy Davis
Inspiration for a large modern wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Industrial-Style Basement

Reclaimed DesignWorks

Boxcar Planks and Reclaimed Hickory flooring supplied by Reclaimed DesignWorks, Jodi Foster Design + Planning, Tony Colangelo Photography
Design ideas for an industrial galley home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Private Retreat

Northern Living Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Palm Beach, FL / Kitchen Renovation

MET Interiors

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Oakton Kitchen & Sunroom - Wet Bar

Synergy Design & Construction

Around the corner from the kitchen (behind the range), the wet bar also opens into the sunroom. Glass display, a bar sink, wine glass racks, and under-counter appliances make this a nice place to stop for a drink.

Showplace Inset Gray Kitchen

Norfolk Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen remodel by Showplace was designed by Danielle from our Braintree showroom. The homeowner, having recently purchased the house, decided to “gut” and remodel the entire interior of the house, including the kitchen and dining area! Having a kitchen that looked flush was very important to the homeowner; in fact, he even built the wall around the refrigerator so that it would fit in perfectly. The kitchen features Showplace Inset cabinetry with schist & mahogany countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, glass cabinet doors, special wine shelving on the peninsula & a special tile backsplash behind the oven.

Tullia Plan - Tri-Cities Parade of Homes, 2023 Best Overall under 3,500sf

Atlas Cabinets & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Portfolio

Amy Fox Interiors

Blue Coastal Organic Modern Custom Home Bar
Design ideas for a beach style wet bar in Other with light wood cabinets, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Cement Tile Splashback and Subway 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.