Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback and brown floor.

Carmel Basement Remodel

CMH Builders, Inc.

Bar remodel with added wine rack and travertine backsplash
Small transitional home bar in Indianapolis with travertine splashback.

Industrial Pad

TEW Design Studio

A colorful and bold bar addition to a neutral space. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

White + Navy

Laura Ross Interior Design, LLC

Jake Boyd Photography
Modern home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Avila Beach Bungalow

Natural Stone Source

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in San Luis Obispo with travertine splashback.

Aldergate

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

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

Hanover

Axiom Builders

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

Bingol Beach House

Surfside Home Co.

Dry bar with Moroccan tile and open shelf with brackets.
Small beach style single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

C. Residence Remodel

Design Direction, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and cement tile splashback.

Cabinet Installation, Tile Backsplash, Granite Countertop

TLC Carpentry, LLC

Photo of a home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and travertine splashback.

Crystal Greens

Premier Kitchen & Bath

Large traditional home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Peak Place

GOAT Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors and white benchtop.

Phoenix Whole House Remodel GC

Luxury Remodels Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, porcelain floors, beige floor, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback and multi-coloured 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.

Rudloe Road

Scarinish Studio

Photo of a large contemporary galley home bar in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, travertine splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Residential cabinet installation pictures at different stages of completion

Kitchens By Remote Co. LLC

Single-wall wet bar in Nashville with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and cement tile splashback.

Blue and Beautiful Bar

Haute Designs

Undercabinet glass holder is perfect solution for the bar!
This is an example 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.

Contemporary Remodel in Los Altos

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Inspiration for a traditional wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Cement Tile Splashback and Travertine 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.