Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Hand Hammered Copper Sink in Custom Back Bar

Dovetail Group LLC

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Victorian townhouse home bar

Yeo Design

A full refurbishment of a beautiful four-storey Victorian town house in Holland Park. We had the pleasure of collaborating with the client and architects, Crawford and Gray, to create this classic full interior fit-out.

Great Falls Modern

FORMA Design

This is an example of a modern home bar in DC Metro with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and white benchtop.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Completed project prior to being filled
Mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Multilevel Bar Island in Basement

Denise Quade Design

The island in this bar is home to the undermount sink, double trash pullout for trash and recycling, and the stainless steel dishwasher. Bar height seating was added in a u-shape around the perimeter.

West Hollywood Contemporary

Flowers Innovative Design & Construct Inc.

Large modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Grassy Reed Design Encased in Acrylic and Backlit with LED Lighting

Dovetail Group LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Coastal Contemporary Home

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. This basement bar is simple and classic, with a touch of fun. The dark matte stain on the custom cabinets makes you stop and stay a while while the glasses sparkling in the glass cabinetry and the lights hitting the iridescent backsplash help draw your eyes throughout the space. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)

Victorian townhouse home bar

Yeo Design

New York City Apartment Remodel

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

Stunning home bar with unique light column, gemstone counter top, glass door cabinetry, two level counter-top, fancy bar stools. Opens to dining area, living room area. Fabric sandwiched glass back splash. Light column routed into floor. We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Custom pullouts for alcohol.

PORTFOLIO

Clint Lewis Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized seated home bar in Other with dark wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Leaded Glass Cabinets in Dry Bar

Orren Pickell Building Group

Design ideas for a small traditional galley home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Saddleback Residence

Aspect Design Build

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback and porcelain floors.

La Jolla Hamptons

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Private Residence 2 -modern

Shelley Cameron Interior Designer

Bar, resin counter , custom millwork
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Red
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Leaside House

McCormack Architects

Kitchen Millwork Detail
Mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and glass sheet splashback.

Erfourth Basement

Paladino Homes / Renu-it Remodeling

Large arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback and porcelain floors.

Laguna Niguel Kitchen

Casafina Interior Design

Contemporary Grey painted shaker style cabinets with Cambria quartz countertops; pendant lighting above peninsula; hardwood flooring; coordinating bar area with wine captain

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Glass Sheet 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.