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

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

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.

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.

House -- 32nd Street

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Lower level bar features custom cabinetry in Ebony with loads of storage space, floating shelves, under counter beverage center, undermount sink, front bar & back bar with seating space for 5+ people.

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.

Lower level reclaimed wood bar

Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.

Tim Benson Photography
Inspiration for a small country single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black 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

Cypress County, Medicine Hat, Alberta - River Build

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Mustang Circle

KA DesignWorks

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

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.

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

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.

San Antonio Penthouse

Boyer Custom Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a modern galley wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

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.

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.

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.

House -- 32nd Street

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Adorned Home Decor

Mike Healey Photography

Design: Adorned Home Decor Photos: © Mike Healey Productions, Inc.
Small traditional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Vibrant Kitchen & Butler's Pantry Renovation

CLR Design Services, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles 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.