Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Dream Home | Fall 2018 Parade of Homes | Reverence

Homes by Tradition

Spacecrafting
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

2018 Home Show

Unique Homes Iowa

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mid-Continent Design Gallery

Kitchen & Bath Ideas

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Landforms Design & Jensen + Sons Construction Inc.

Landforms Design

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Kitchen & Home Bar Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

Design ideas for a large country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Greeley, CO Residence

User

The small, yet statement-making bar is located in a great area: between the living room and around the corner from the kitchen. This way, you won't miss a segment of your favorite TV show or sports team playing. The large drawers keep cups and utensils out of site until they're ready to use. The open shelving can display more interesting accessories or your favorite drinks. And the small sink ensures your dishes are clean and ready for the next get-together.

Bonnie Brae New Build

Katy Skye Interiors

Dark Grey Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mill Pond Road - Show Garage

Betsy Bassett Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor, light wood cabinets, brown splashback and white benchtop.

A Wine Connoisseur’s Idea of a Basement Entertainment Room

Jacobson Construction, Inc.

Wine is one of the few things in life that improves with age. But it can also rapidly deteriorate. The three factors that have the most direct impact on a wine's condition are light, humidity and temperature. Because wine can often be expensive and often appreciate in value, security is another issue. This basement-remodeling project began with ensuring the quality and security of the owner’s wine collection. Even more important, the remodeled basement had to become an inviting place for entertaining family and friends. A wet bar/entertainment area became the centerpiece of the design. Cherry wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances complement the counter tops, which are made with a special composite material and designed for bar glassware - softer to the touch than granite. Unused space below the stairway was turned into a secure wine storage room, and another cherry wood cabinet holds 300 bottles of wine in a humidity and temperature controlled refrigeration unit. The basement remodeling project also includes an entertainment center and cozy fireplace. The basement-turned-entertainment room is controlled with a two-zone heating system to moderate both temperature and humidity. To infuse a nautical theme a custom stairway post was created to simulate the mast from a 1905 vintage sailboat. The mast/post was hand-crafted from mahogany and steel banding.

Idea ShowHouse 2014

Arteva Homes

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Barton Res

Foxwood Inc

Troy Fox
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Basement Kitchen Detail

Kinning Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Armonk Kitchen

James Rixner, Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and ceramic floors.

Home Bar

Modern Hippie Design Studio

Home Bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Dunes

Scott Christopher Homes

High atop a wooded dune, a quarter-mile-long steel boardwalk connects a lavish garage/loft to a 6,500-square-foot modern home with three distinct living spaces. The stunning copper-and-stone exterior complements the multiple balconies, Ipe decking and outdoor entertaining areas, which feature an elaborate grill and large swim spa. In the main structure, which uses radiant floor heat, the enchanting wine grotto has a large, climate-controlled wine cellar. There is also a sauna, elevator, and private master balcony with an outdoor fireplace.

Contemporary Projects

Synergy Builders Inc

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and ceramic floors.

Contemporary Wet Bar - Hartland

timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.

Modern bar, Frameless cabinets in Vista Plus door style, rift wood species in Matte Eclipse finish by Wood-Mode Custom Cabinets, glass shelving highlighted with abundant LED lighting. Waterfall countertops

All Backsplash Materials Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic Floors

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.