Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and black benchtop.

Kitchens

Kitchen Classics, Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Timeless Kitchen and Bath Project

Erika Bruder Interior Design LLC

Michael Hillman
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Guest Room into a Pub Room

ASF Interiors, LLC

This stainless steel hammered sink is eye catching and brought a little bling to the rustic room. Added with a modern faucet made the look complete.
Inspiration for a small country wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Shreveport South Highland Addition

Woodshapers

Designer Kirk Thomas
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Avalon Painting & Fine Finishes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Rustic Bar

Jensen Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

Indianapolis Transitional

Cabinetry Ideas

Designer: Nancy Barbee, CMKBD
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Coyote Creek

KAM Designs

Photo of a country wet bar in Jackson with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Traditional New Basement Denver

Colorado Basement Company

Large transitional l-shaped home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Boston Townhouse

Lim Design Studio, Inc

Jamie Hayhurst Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Our Latest Model Home

Element Home Builders

Mid-sized mediterranean galley seated home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

The Ultimate Man Cave

Capstone Custom Builders

Michael Duerinckx
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Golden Eagle Residene

Colours Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

The Ultimate Man Cave

Capstone Custom Builders

Michael Duerinckx
Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Gorgeous Home Bar

Henderson Custom Homes & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and grey benchtop.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

3108 Lake Shore Drive

Oakley Home Builders

Design ideas for a large modern seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Lake Harriet Colonial - Bar

ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN

Designed by Rosemary Merrill & Kate Roos Photography by Andrea Rugg
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Stone Slab 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.