Andy Mamott
Inspiration for a modern galley seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bar

Daso Custom Cabinetry

Photo of a country wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and marble benchtops.

Classy Colonial

Moser Architects PLLC

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Korbin

Asset Builders

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Bar & Wine Room

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley wet bar in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Villa Arboretum

The Leland Group

Greg Grupenhof
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Basements

User

West Construction LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Eagles Landing - Traditional 2-Story - Saint Augusta, MN

Werschay Homes

Werschay Homes Custom Build -Downstairs Bar area
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and carpet.

Hawthorn Woods, IL Project

Matrix Home Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Walk-up Bar with built in wine rack

Julia Zettler Design

This is an example of a country single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cedar Creek Entertainers Basement Finish

Comerio Homes

This basement finish was already finished when we started. The owners decided they wanted an entire face lift with a more in style look. We removed all the previous finishes and basically started over adding ceiling details and an additional workout room. Complete with a home theater, wine tasting area and game room.

Schlegel Residence - Butler's Pantry

Newport Homebuilders

James Wilson
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Rustic Home Bar

Photo of a mid-sized country seated home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

RD Henry Bars

Cabinets Beyond Inc.

This is an example of a traditional seated home bar in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Buffalo Lake Vacation Home

Equa Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Calgary with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Stonelake

Hensley Custom Building Group

Photo of a mid-sized traditional seated home bar in Cincinnati with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Avalon

Eheart Interior Solutions

slate floor with thin brick details on wetbar including a copper countertop
Photo of a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, copper benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchens

Austin Homes and Remodeling

This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped wet bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Charming Retreat

H.J. Martin and Son

With a beautiful light taupe color pallet, this shabby chic retreat combines beautiful natural stone and rustic barn board wood to create a farmhouse like abode. High ceilings, open floor plans and unique design touches all work together in creating this stunning retreat.

Hard Rock Stone & Tile

Hard Rock Stone and Tile

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

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