This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Second Story Mediterranean Addition

TriplePoint Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Sztajnkrycer Lake Home

Stromberg Built, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, vinyl floors and beige benchtop.

Living Rooms

A2 Tile

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Detroit with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar, St. Louis, MO

Lifestyle Kitchens & Baths

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Navarro

Montgomery Contracting

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

NJ Great Room And Wet Bar

Pro Skill Construction

As the neon sign says, "OPEN!" It must be 5:00 somewhere!
Large transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Transitional new construction

Courtney Holland Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bar

Strom Construction Inc

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and laminate floors.

Backsplashes

Man N Mountain-Tile & Stone

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Coastal Lifestyle

Destin Flooring America Showroom

Large beach style galley wet bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Denca Traditional 2014

Denca Distributors

This traditional bar is ready to entertain, with its lit up open shelves displaying favorite bottles, and built in beverage center. The raised island has corbel accents, granite tops and bead-board.

Greeley remodel

Associates in Building and Design, Ltd

Jane Spencer
Photo of a transitional home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Vibrant and Sophisticated

Atlas Custom Cabinets Ltd

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Rustic Bar

Nested. Design + Build

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mediterranean Showcase Home in Bellaire, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes.
Photo of a large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ocotillo Family Room Bar

Luxe Design Group

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - Fargo

Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

vintage home

The R Streets

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and carpet.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - Fargo

This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Matchstick Tile 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.