Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Bay Village

KAS Interior Design

This bar is a custom made cabinet. LED lights are used in the waves of the façade to add accent lighting. A floating stone bar top adds another level to the countertop. Blue glass backsplash. Photographer: Laura A. Suglia-Isgro, ASID

NEW CANAAN CT - Panda Bar

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

A DEANE client returned in 2022 for an update to their kitchen remodel project from 2006. This incredible transformation was driven by the desire to create a glamorous space for entertaining. Taking the space that used to be an office, walls were taken down to allow the new bar and tasting table to be integrated into the kitchen and living area. A climate-controlled glass wine cabinet with knurled brass handles elegantly displays bottles and defines the space while still allowing it to feel light and airy. The bar boasts door-style “wave” cabinets in high-gloss black lacquer that seamlessly conceal beverage and bottle storage drawers and an ice maker. The open shelving with integrated LED lighting and satin brass edging anchor the marble countertop.

Belleair Renovation

MJ Designs

Photo of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Interior Renovation

Aspen White Star, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Open Modern Kitchen

Cross Cabinets

Matt Dunmore Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Dubai Penthouse

Muse Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Britannia Modern French

Muretto Custom Homes

This is an example of a transitional galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Central London Mansion

MacAusland DESIGN

Private home bar area with fibre-optic twinkling crystal ceiling and backlit blue marble paneling. Pewter leather rib detailing, LED dado lighting set in marble, silver and greyscale wallpaper, crystal encrusted bar stools, underlit glass step display for spirit/liquor bottles, custom filmstrip design carpet with silver/platinum thread detailing, porthole detail to door, bespoke metal inset door design, Crestron building automation control, integrated sound system.

Bars

Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry Pty Ltd

Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry custom make bar areas to individual requirements blending both function & aesthetics to perfectly suit client needs.
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Sydney with glass sheet splashback, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback and porcelain floors.

Modern Arts & Crafts

Design by UBER

You get a sneak peak of the bar as you descend the stairs, but entrance is through the display win-cabinet wall in the entertainment space. Split level bar elevated over the games room. Antiqued/eglomise mirror backed with floating shelves and a fluted edge brass bar on a curve design with brass accents and hand-turned pendant lighting.

Springwater

SASKA Design Inc.

Inspiration for a modern home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors and white floor.

13101 Private Residence

Pinnacle Architectural Studio

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

10979 Chalon

The House Group

Refined totally black coloured gaming zone includes home bar and home bowling.
Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Residencia VM

Arquiluz

Large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Barcelona with an integrated sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, marble floors and orange benchtop.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Juke Box Bar

Valley Cabinet Inc.

contemporary bar, maple painted black w/ sparkle finish, Torquay Cambria countertop, mirrored back
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and glass sheet splashback.

Bars

Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry Pty Ltd

Iluka (SJNH2015)

Renovation Capital

Great bar area with separate drinks fridges for entertaining. Quantum Quartz Bianco Venato benchtops with glass splashbacks.
Design ideas for a modern home bar in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets 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.