Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hillsdale: Prep Area & Wet Bar

Sheree Stuart Design

This prep area serves as a wet bar and a place for bringing in garden clippings and making floral arrangements.
Small transitional galley wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bar in Family Room

GARC Design

The new layout provides visual connections and smooth flow among spaces. The spaces opening into each other are still clearly defined with their own characteristics.

White and Airy Kitchen with Vaulted Ceilings

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

studio nigh
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Pride Rock

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

The objective was to create a warm neutral space to later customize to a specific colour palate/preference of the end user for this new construction home being built to sell. A high-end contemporary feel was requested to attract buyers in the area. An impressive kitchen that exuded high class and made an impact on guests as they entered the home, without being overbearing. The space offers an appealing open floorplan conducive to entertaining with indoor-outdoor flow. Due to the spec nature of this house, the home had to remain appealing to the builder, while keeping a broad audience of potential buyers in mind. The challenge lay in creating a unique look, with visually interesting materials and finishes, while not being so unique that potential owners couldn’t envision making it their own. The focus on key elements elevates the look, while other features blend and offer support to these striking components. As the home was built for sale, profitability was important; materials were sourced at best value, while retaining high-end appeal. Adaptations to the home’s original design plan improve flow and usability within the kitchen-greatroom. The client desired a rich dark finish. The chosen colours tie the kitchen to the rest of the home (creating unity as combination, colours and materials, is repeated throughout). Photos- Paul Grdina

2018 August Foothills Lottery Home - Calbridge Homes

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Adrian Shellard Photography
Photo of a large country single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Waukesha Interior Home Remodel

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

Custom 6" thick walnut butcher block
Photo of a large galley home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Foothills of south Denver- Skydance Drive

Mountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'l

Main bar off of the kitchen area and adjacent to the dining area. Viewed from all areas of the stairwell. Flanked by glass shelves and backlit area on two sides. the space was designed to be very simple to create a back drop for a future wall sculpture.

The Point in Patterson Heights

One-of-One Building Collective

Large midcentury galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Coffee Bar

The Good Guys

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and porcelain splashback.

Karim Residence

7Designs+Development

Mid-sized modern home bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, painted wood floors and beige floor.

Bella Vista Town House

k YODER design, LLC

A beverage station complements the media room’s seating area by providing easy access to barware, snacks, and a concealed beverage refrigerator. Cleaf wood cabinetry; 4-inch-wide, clear grade, rift and quarter-sawn white oak flooring; Nemo porcelain backsplash tile; quartz counter; Benjamin Moore paint

Basement Wet Bar Tile

ArchiUS Architecture + Design

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and white benchtop.

Contemporary High-Rise Condominium Interior Remodel in Bonita Bay

Progressive Design Build

The new wet bar was designed to match the kitchen with the same flat panel Crystal cabinetry and quartzite countertops. The backsplash features Lunada Bay Origami tile in Latte Pearl and a unique vessel sink by Native Trails.

Lower Level Family living spaces

DC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn Lumber

The Entertaining Bar with open display area, lift up glass doors, open cubbie wine area, beverage & wine fridges, & closed door base storage offers entertaining versatility from family movie night, sporting event gatherings to kids birthday parties

The Water Tower Stacks

Epic Development

This wet bar features flat panel wood cabinets (SW Gray Harbor), square cabinet hardware, Absolute Black granite countertop and Valentino White backsplash with Misty Grey grout. The wet bar has under cabinet lighting and a wine cooler. There is also a full size dishwasher and refrigerator.

Andes

Eur-Cabinets

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, porcelain splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

UPDATES- BEFORE & AFTERS

Susan Glick Interiors

UPDATED MODERN BAR AREA CUSTOM FLOATING SHELVES STAINLESS STEEL TRIM PORCELAIN WAVE WALL TILE QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS MINI PENDANT LIGHTING CHARCOAL WALNUT STAIN ON CABINETRY

Hendricks Park Design + Build

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

KuDa Photography
Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Porcelain 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.