A colorful and bold bar addition to a neutral space. The clean contemporary under cabinet lighting inlayed in the floating distressed wood shelves adds a beautiful detail. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner

Our Work

Peschko Construction

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bellaire, Fern Remodel

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Wine Bar Connie Anderson Photography
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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.

River Road Home

Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.

Pool House Interior
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Southlake Drive Basement

Schloegel Design Remodel

We turned this basement into a sleek modern space with industrial fixtures and hardware and rustic tile. Warm weathered wood floors and striking royal blue cabinetry set a soothing mood for this place of relaxation.

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Industrial Pad

TEW Design Studio

A colorful and bold bar addition to a neutral space. The clean contemporary under cabinet lighting inlayed in the floating distressed wood shelves adds a beautiful detail. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner

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.

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.

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.

Kitchen Tile

Studio Tile & Stone

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kansa Ave Residence

AAHA Studio

Morning Bar in Master Bedroom Vestibule
Mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.

West End Aspen

KM Design

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home: Louise Acerage

Westridge Homes

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Cape Cod, Ma. Residence

color theory Boston

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Vibrant Transitional Home Renovation

BeeTree Homes

BAR BACKSPLASH: CHEVERNY BLANC ENCAUSTIC CEMENT WALL AND FLOOR TILE - 8 X 8 IN CABINETRY DOOR STYLE: WELLBORN Seville Square Maple COLOR: Glacier Java and Blue Bronze

Garden Oaks Second Floor Addition

Aberdeen Building Group

This eye-catching bar area is flanked by large pull-out pantry cabinets. Additional upper cabinets store small appliances and wine is easily accessible in the bins above.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.