Alex Staniloff
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Coastal Contemporary Home

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. This basement bar is simple and classic, with a touch of fun. The dark matte stain on the custom cabinets makes you stop and stay a while while the glasses sparkling in the glass cabinetry and the lights hitting the iridescent backsplash help draw your eyes throughout the space. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)

Ocean's Edge

Wright-Ryan Homes

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Contemporary Bar w/ Handle-less Design

ICW Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, white floor, no sink, white splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Home Bar

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Photos: Josh Caldwell
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, glass sheet splashback and grey floor.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Custom built cabinetry painted light gray. Brick accent to match adjacent fireplace. Shiplap backsplash to match ceiling. Cambria quartz countertops.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Santa Ynez Remodel

Designology Studio LLC

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and marble benchtops.

Ross Peak Wet Bar

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Wet Bar is an extension of the Ross Peak Kitchen, continuing the walnut cabinetry, while adding unique elements. The elongated hexagonal etched mirror provides a sophistication, with integrated lighting to add a warm illumination to the wet bar. The custom shelving is made of perforated stainless steel and is trimmed in brass, with added details including a wine rack and wine glass storage. The Bar countertop and cabinet lining is made of brass, finished in Teton Brass. Cabinets are made in a grain-matched walnut veneer with stainless steel recessed shadow pulls. Custom pocket door reveals a built-in coffee maker. Cabinetry also features a built-in wine fridge, trash pullout, and lift away upper doors for plenty of storage.

Oxford by Bercher Homes

Bercher Homes

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pied-a-Flair

InsideWright

1/2 of this closet is a utility closet, and 1/2 is a bar. Fun surprise when you open the door. Brittany Ambridge
Design ideas for a small contemporary home bar in New York with quartzite benchtops, glass sheet splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Stillwater MN Entertainment Room

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons Photography: Landmark Photography Home & Interior Design: Tom Rauscher Cabinetry: North Star Kitchens
Mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, glass sheet splashback and porcelain floors.

Urban Retreat

Bellamy Homes

Basement Bar
Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, laminate floors and grey floor.

The Secret Home

RCWA Robert Carl Williams Associates, P.C.

©2012 stockstudiophotography.com Built by Moore Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, travertine floors and brown benchtop.

Twin Cabana Interiors

User

Built in bench and storage cabinets inside a pool house cabana. Wet bar with sink, ice maker, refrigerator drawers, and kegerator. Floating shelves above counter. White shaker cabinets installed with shiplap walls and tile flooring.

Dramatic Black & Cedar Kitchen

Authentic Kitchen & Design

This is an example of a modern home bar in Detroit with black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback and shiplap splashback.

Private Bar & Dining Area

MacAusland DESIGN

A private bar with bespoke hand made chandelier, backlit crystal stone bar front and bespoke backlit art glass 'curtaining'
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Basement Build | Entertainment Room

Contreras Remodeling

Mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Painted Shaker Kitchen with Breakfasting Peninsular

Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co

Occupying a long, unconventional shaped room with a number of structural obstacles. our latest project features an extended peninsular, providing all the practical benefits of an island by bringing cooking and cleaning zones together as well as offering multiple areas for food preparation, perfect for our clients who like to work as a team in the kitchen. the earthy finishes of farrow & ball ‘elephants breath’ and little Greene attic 2, combined with Carrara quartz worksurfaces, maintain the light and open feel of the space and provide a calming classic-modern look to our classic shaker furniture.

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

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Blue
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Sheet Splashback and Shiplap 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.