Dolphin Terrace | Irvine Terrace, Newport Beach, CA

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback and porcelain floors.

Bar Area with Polar White and Aged Walnut finish

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

And when it is time to party - everything is to hand too! The feature wine rack, and shelves with lighting, together with the timber, create a lovely addition to this entertaining area. Multi-tasking spaces at their best.

Valencia Cove

Atwood Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Expansive transitional l-shaped home bar in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback and porcelain floors.

Devon

Posh Builder

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Lower Plenty Kitchen & Bar

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Michael Simpson; Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

San Antonio, Texas | Regent Park - Signature Cardinal Media Room Wet Bar

Brightland Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Ultimate Loft - bar view

Michael Trahan Interior Design

Step into our latest completed project - the ultimate loft experience! This stunning space has it all - a sleek design, impeccable functionality and jaw-dropping views. When ready to unwind, our clients can begin with a game of pool on a beautiful table surrounded by perimeter book shelves filled with literary treasures. They can kick back in luxurious leather motion seating immersing themselves in their favorite TV shows or movies. And when ready to entertain in the stunning ship-lap walled space, the wet bar awaits, serving up refreshing beverages against a backdrop of an awe-inspiring vista. The perfect blend of style, entertainment and relaxation!

Monterey Casita

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Bar Area with Polar White and Aged Walnut finish

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Lower Plenty Kitchen & Bar

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Michael Simpson; Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Monterey Casita

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Monterey Casita

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Splashback and Glass Sheet 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.