Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Bar - After

Heights Kitchen and Bath

This is the space our client asked us to design a custom bar for entertaining. In the design we incorporated the same wood colors to compliment the kitchen and living room cabinets.

Soprano Basement

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

2017 Spring Parade

Gina Roberts-Wagner

This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback and light hardwood floors.

River View

TruKitchens

This lower level bar features cabinets from Shiloh Cabinetry on hickory in "Silas" with a "Graphite" glaze in their Lancaster door style. The reflective backsplash and pipe shelves bring character to the space. Builder: Insignia Homes; Architect: J. Visser Design; Interior Design: Cannarsa Structure & Design; Appliances: Bekins; Photography: Ashley Avila Photography

Modern Metal

Linden Kitchen and Bath

Let us wow you with a unique bar design!!!! This one of a kind metal backdrop will be a conversation piece for years to come. This gorgeous dark cabinetry and white counters complete this look to perfection. Want more inspiration or design ideas? Let us help you!!!!

Woodland Retreat

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

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Shavano Estates Kitchen/Living/Dining Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

Where there was once a wall separating the Dining Room and a small bar, our client wanted to open up the spaces to create a more inviting area for dining and socializing. A bigger bar and no walls were in order. Cheers!

Full House Remodel

Precision Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Houston, Texas | Falls at Green Meadows - Classic Villanova Wetbar

Brightland Homes

Large single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback and porcelain floors.

Pewaukee Lake Home

Detail Woodworks

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Hernando

Marco Custom Builders, LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

Milford Remodel

Common Vision

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and carpet.

The Clemont, Plan 2043 - Lower Level Bar

Bielinski Homes

Todd Dacquisto
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and vinyl floors.

Kleinburg Basement Reno

Unfold Creative Studio Ltd.

Basement Kitchenette/Bar
Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modified Medley

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Wexford Estates

Premise Design Inc

Custom designed basement wet bar.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback and carpet.

Custom Bar - After

Heights Kitchen and Bath

This is the space our client asked us to design a custom bar for entertaining. In the design we incorporated the same wood colors to compliment the kitchen and living room cabinets.

Transitional Family Room in Logan Square

Habitar Design

This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

Full House Remodel

Precision Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Metal 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.