Malibu, CA - Entertainment/Game room wet bar / Attic conversion
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, granite splashback, carpet, grey floor and green benchtop.

Curved Cozy Wet Bar

Sexton Development

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Giallo Verona

Granite & Kitchen Studio

Wine bar and coffee station
This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback and beige benchtop.

Finished Basement in Clarkston, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Big Sky Mountain Valley

Ellie K Design

The lovely bar at the center of everything downstairs- the game room bedrooms and it looks out at the mountains and ski resort, even from the bottom level!

Dry Bar

Kaiko Design Interiors

Bi-fold opening bar with fluted glass inset panel. Mirrored back and glass shelves.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Eagle River Camp house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The wet bar is between the great room, family room and dining room at the end of the entry hall. The location of this bar makes it great for welcoming guests and having family near by when meals are ready to be made. The fusion quartzite waterfall edge on the seating peninsula sets this space apart. The custom wall art has a wash of light that makes it glow.

East Van Full House Reno

Construct by Nuthatch

Wet bar off of side of kitchen complete with glass display shelves for glassware, lots of cabinets for storage and a small under mount sink in the new granite countertop and backsplash area. This home bar design includes a floating shelf as well as layered look to cabinetry to create 3 dimensional look.

Eagle River Camp house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The view from the wet bar through the dining room to the kitchen is unified by all the elements in nature: wood/ metal/leather/granite. The flow of this house is really well designed, with nothing as an after thought.

Finished Basement in Clarkston, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Granite 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.