Katie Johnson
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Custom Bar

Fitzgerald Home Furnishings

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured splashback.

Exceptional Eagle Island

LeBoeuf Designs

Azul Imperial Quartzite, absolutely stunning. Photo's can't do it justice.
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Charleston with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and purple benchtop.

Talis Park Contemporary

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designer: Alina Dolan, Allied ASID - Collins & DuPont Design Group Photographer: Lori Hamilton - Hamilton Photography
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and mosaic tile splashback.

Concord Street

Modern Construction of Minnesota, Inc.

Wet bar with drop in copper sink Randall Baum - Elevate Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hudsonville basement bar rec room

PR Design Build LLC

Mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Grand Rapids with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Welcome Home

Kitchens By Clay

Fun filled full wet-bar for entertaining. Sub-zero 36" Integrated combo refrigeration drawers, glass door cabinetry, custom shaker cabinetry.
Photo of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and red benchtop.

Moss Hill Road

Moss Hill Builders

Shannon Larsen Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Oakdale Modern

Brent Cornman Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and subway tile splashback.

L Tutun Interiors

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and mirror splashback.

Basement Remodel

Custom Design & Construction

Photo of a contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Home 1

Architetra, p.c.

Mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chevy Chase MD

Annie Elliott Design

This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

East Bluff

Anne Michaelsen Design

Ryan Garvin
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Fletcher-Corona

Willard Woodworks, Inc

Jim Dorsey
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean wet bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Craftsman Parade Home

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Inspiration for an arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Basement for entertaining

VINCENT ABELL CONTRACTING

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Louisville with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and beige benchtop.

In-Home Bar

Fratantoni Interior Designers

In-home bar with a coffered ceiling, arched double entry doors, and wrought iron door detail.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Bar

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

Check out the herringbone floor pattern in this custom home bar! We love the wine fridge, wood flooring, French doors and the wall sconces.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional single-wall seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front 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.