Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in St Louis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Suburban Walkout Basement Remodel

The Cleary Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Columbus with porcelain floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Waxahachie Coffee and Wine Bar

Handy Jack Services, LLC

Removed built-in cabinets on either side of wall; removed small bar area between walls; rebuilt wall between formal and informal dining areas, opening up walkway. Added wine and coffee bar, upper and lower cabinets, quartzite counter to match kitchen. Painted cabinets to match kitchen. Added hardware to match kitchen. Replace floor to match existing.

Chanhassen Lake Charmer

Boyer Building Corporation

This creative walkway is made usable right off the kitchen where extra storage, wine cooler and bar space are the highlights. Library ladder helps makes those various bar items more accessible.

Acreage Bayside

Robbins Contracting

Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Il Nostro Sogno | Minneapolis Custom Home

Streeter Custom Builder

Dramatic home bar separated from dining area by chainmail curtain. Tile blacksplash and custom wine storage above custom dark wood cabinets with brass pulls.

Dansby Residence Custom Bar

HARRIS CONSTRUCTION

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Other with brown splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors, brown floor and black 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.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Denver with grey cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel benchtops, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Chateau d'Oex

Jake's Drafting Service Inc

Lower level entry and bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Denver with soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Rancho Santa Fe Custom Home

Bungalow 56

Kristen Vincent Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Wisconsin - Rustic Hunting Lodge Remodel

Michels Homes

Interior Design: Bob Michels & Bruce Kading | Photography: Landmark Photography
Country single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Stonebridge Stunner

Design Studio West

A perfect nook for that coffee and tea station, or side bar when entertaining in the formal dining area, the simplicity of the side bar greats visitors as they enter from the front door. The clean, sleek lines, and organic textures give a glimpse of what is to come once one turns the corner and enters the kitchen.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

This home's basement gameroom features a kitchenette/ bar with a beverage fridge, an under counter microwave and a full-sized sink. Open shelves above allow for easy access to plates, drinking glasses and coffee cups. Ample counter space leaves room for a serving bar or for a popcorn maker on movie nights. The expansive tile backsplash features gold metal accents that catch the light from the nearby stairwell.

Estes Park Avenue

Inside Stories

Dark moody butler's pantry
Design ideas for a small transitional galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Dark to Light Remodel

TruKitchens

A nod to the custom black hood in the kitchen, the dark Blackstone finish on the wet bar cabinets in Grabill's Harrison door style is a showstopper. The glass door uppers sparkle against the black tile backsplash and gray quartz countertop.

Westridge Residence

Bureau Namas

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

A Modern Farmhouse in Elmhurst

Fio Creative

Design ideas for a country home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and black benchtop.

Lake Tippecanoe Remodel

West Central Home

This is an example of a country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Linden Estates

Structur Design + Interiors

Photo of a small mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Tile Splashback and Ceramic 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.