This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Walk-up Bar

FBC Remodel

Basement Walk-up Bar with stone wall accent, wine rack and hard wood floors. ©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Saint Michael Finished Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

For this space, we focused on family entertainment. With lots of storage for games, books, and movies, a space dedicated to pastimes like ping pong! A wet bar for easy entertainment for all ages. Fun under the stairs wine storage. And lastly, a big bathroom with extra storage and a big walk-in shower.

Beach Style Home Bar

Large beach style single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and brown benchtop.

Contemporary | Sunnyvale | Socorro

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Tucked into a corner of the living room is a glamourous black, grey and gold home bar with two wine refrigerators and an undermount bar sink.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Quincho /U + P/

Martina Pinasco

Reforma quincho - salón de estar - comedor en vivienda unifamiliar. Al finalizar con la remodelación de su escritorio, la familia quedó tan conforme con los resultados que quiso seguir remodelando otros espacios de su hogar para poder aprovecharlos más. Aquí me tocó entrar en su quincho: espacio de reuniones más grandes con amigos para cenas y asados. Este les quedaba chico, no por las dimensiones del espacio, sino porque los muebles no llegaban a abarcarlo es su totalidad. Se solicitó darle un lenguaje integral a todo un espacio que en su momento acogía un rejunte de muebles sobrantes que no se relacionaban entre si. Se propuso entonces un diseño que en su paleta de materiales combine hierro y madera. Se propuso ampliar la mesada para mas lugar de trabajo, y se libero espacio de la misma agregando unos alaceneros horizontales abiertos, colgados sobre una estructura de hierro. Para el asador, se diseñó un revestimiento en chapa completo que incluyera tanto la puerta del mismo como puertas y cajones inferiores para más guardado. Las mesas y el rack de TV siguieron con el mismo lenguaje, simulando una estructura en hierro que sostiene el mueble de madera. Se incluyó en el mueble de TV un amplio guardado con un sector de bar en bandejas extraíbles para botellas de tragos y sus utensilios. Las mesas se agrandaron pequeñamente en su dimensión para que reciban a dos invitados más cada una pero no invadan el espacio. Se consiguió así ampliar funcionalmente un espacio sin modificar ninguna de sus dimensiones, simplemente aprovechando su potencial a partir del diseño.

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback and brown benchtop.

Home Bar

Modern Hippie Design Studio

Home Bar
Mid-sized modern home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Glenn Valley Custom Home

User

This is a custom bar design for the client, they like to entertain and watch movies in this space, so we wanted a place where it created depth, and a bit of sparkle all while paying an homage to their yacht lifestyle.

Cliffside

Inside Stories

A contemporary home bar with lounge area, Photography by Susie Brenner
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall home bar in Denver with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kaylor Russell - Blue Accent Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Galleries of Chapel Hill

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

New Hope Featured Home

River Woodcraft

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Renovations

P.M. Interiors

Built in fridge and bar fridge. Floating shelves completes the servery area and glass cabinets to display glasses. Coffee area in the morning, wine at night.

Speakeasy

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Washington Square Loft

Michele Plachter Design

Andrea Cipriani Mecchi
This is an example of an industrial seated home bar in Philadelphia with wood benchtops, brown floor, no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Wet Bar in Finished Lower Level

Perthel Homes, Inc.

Lower level wet bar in custom residence.
Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Wet Bars

East End Country Kitchens

Photo by Tony Lopez / East End Film & Digital
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and turquoise benchtop.

Upper Chevy Chase Addition

Landis Architects | Builders

We were also able to add a new powder room to this level, as well as a bar area for entertaining family and friends. The bar area features a unique backsplash tile and the powder room and the kitchen eating area features fun wallpaper.

Hamptons in Highland Park

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Every detail of this new construction home was planned and thought of. From the door knobs to light fixtures this home turned into a modern farmhouse master piece! The Highland Park family of 6 aimed to create an oasis for their extended family and friends to enjoy. We added a large sectional, extra island space and a spacious outdoor setup to complete this goal. Our tile selections added special details to the bathrooms, mudroom and laundry room. The lighting lit up the gorgeous wallpaper and paint selections. To top it off the accessories were the perfect way to accentuate the style and excitement within this home! This project is truly one of our favorites. Hopefully we can enjoy cocktails in the pool soon!

Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic Splashback and Brick 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.