Contemporary Wet Bar in Bonita Springs, FL

Wet Bar Challenge: Working with the designer, who had a clear vision for the wet bar that included a “wave effect” for the backsplash, a temporary problem presented itself. The tile installer knew that he would not be able to cut the radius tile. Progressive Design Build was called in to find a solution, and solution they did. By installing drywall over the tile instead of cutting the tile, we could create the illusion the designer envisioned. Consequently, we installed the tile on the wall and then installed the drywall over the tile. The drywall formed the wave effect, rather than the other way around, and created the illusion of the radius that the designer dreamed of originally.

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Large custom lower level wet bar with vintage red refrigerator.
Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hickory Wet Bar in Warm Gray Stain With Brushed Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in Hickory "Stone" stain with Black Pearl Brushed granite counters and stainless appliances. Design and materials by Village Home Stores.

Newton St Custom Home

Chase Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Addition featuring full bar and NanoWall

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Shilling Media
This is an example of an expansive country seated home bar in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and concrete floors.

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/)

New Residence - Southpointe, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Photo of a large modern galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

West Village Townhouse

West Village GC

Contemporary u-shaped home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Design - Bar - The Ridges

Blue Heron

Private Residence
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall wet bar in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

High Gloss Dry Bar

Cabinet Innovations

The dry bar, located next to the kitchen features the same custom high gloss paint as the kitchen island. The design features a Gaggenau Wine Cooler and toe kick matching the finish of the cabinets. Glass shelves in between wall cabinets are further enhanced by the backsplash to the ceiling. The Wood-Mode cabinets are finished off with the Taj Mahal 3" countertop. Interior Design by: Slovack Bass. Cabinet Design by: Nicole Bruno Marino Cabinet Innovations Copyright 2013 Don A. Hoffman

Luxury Interior Renovation

District Homes

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Friendly Bungalow

NSPJ Architects

This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley wet bar in Kansas City with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Palm Beach Spanish Villa

Beacon Construction Group Inc

Mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Copper Wet Bar

Meyer Design

Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, beige benchtop, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Custom Bar - Final Product

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.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Burlington with medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Luxe Lower Level

Vault Interiors & Design, LLC

Photos by Mike Rebholz Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Malibu Beachfront Home

Construction By Maya

wine bar
Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic floors.

New Canaan, CT Renovation

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jane Beiles Photography
Large beach style galley wet bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, limestone floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Maple Grove Basement

Quality Cut Design | Remodel

Photo by Mark Ehlen
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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.