Photo of a traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Coastal Rustic Basement

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

The raised panel grey cabinets offer a nice contrast to the rustic shelves. A bead board backsplash and antique accessories add a hint of farmhouse charm.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Regina, New Build - The Creeks

Superior Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lakefront Splendor

Dual Concept Design

This wet bar has the perfect mix of materials - a light gray-wash stain, mirror and glass mosaic backsplash and a touch brass. Builder: Heritage Luxury Homes

Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar

Sara Ray Interior Design

Photo by Gieves Anderson
Small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Nashville with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey benchtop and metal splashback.

Jones Basement Renovation

Decor by Christine Interior Decorating & Design

Walk up wet basement bar
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Glenwood Attic

Distinctive Remodeling, LLC

New View Photography
Design ideas for a small industrial single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

New Jersey Modern Rustic

Heather Ryder Design

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Build in West Long Branch

Ercolino Builders & Developers L.L.C.

Photo of a transitional wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Grapevine Kitchen

In & Out General Contracting Services Llc

Wine & Coffee Bar
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and glass-front cabinets.

Total Remodel (Smart Home)

Audio Video Specialists

Andy Mamott
Inspiration for a modern galley seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

At Home Wet Bar

Hanes Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Mid Century Modern

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with stone tile splashback, flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

English Country Estate

Wright Design

This sprawling estate is reminiscent of a traditional manor set in the English countryside. The limestone and slate exterior gives way to refined interiors featuring reclaimed oak floors, plaster walls and reclaimed timbers.

Transitional Home Bar

Transitional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Oakwood Residence

Z+ Interiors

Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Stone Ridge - Glenmore - Estates Cedarwood

Van Metre Homes

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Chicago Residence

Illinois Granite & Marble Ltd.

Krzysztof Hotlos
Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Chicago with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white cabinets.

Butler's Pantry

Laurie Trinch Interiors

Laurie Trinch Interiors
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood 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.