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.

Special Additions - Denville,NJ - Basement Bar

Special Additions

Special Additions - Bar Dura Supreme Cabinetry Hudson Door White
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Newark with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Carolyn, Beverly Hills

Milano Granite

Linda Kasian Photography
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse

Kathie Karsnia Interiors

Small country wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, vinyl floors and black benchtop.

NARI 2020 REGIONAL WINNER - ENTIRE HOUSE OVER $1M

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

This amazing European bistro style bar sits in the middle of an open concept Manhattan apartment. The light column and metallic paint add a festive showy theme to this entertaining space. The curve of the bar – We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Bar area installation included a semi precious agate stone countertop, fabric sandwiched backsplash and custom pullouts for alcohol. The bar has a lighted lower level counter space for mixing drinks. And with the unique light column, it would be hard to break a glass. Pearlized wallpaper throughout.

Private Waterfront Residence on the South River

Purple Cherry Architects

Photo of a beach style single-wall seated home bar in Baltimore with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Pfaff Kitchen

Decor Muse

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Dallas with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse

Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.

Wet Bar
Inspiration for a large country galley seated home bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Closet Factory Custom Cabinets

Kay Wade, Closet Factory

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with distressed cabinets, marble benchtops and glass sheet splashback.

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.

Galleria - Contemporary townhouse - Poggenpohl Kitchen & Bar with Led Backsplash

Poggenpohl Houston

Photographed by: Zachary Pawlowski Designed By: Samantha Garrido Builder: Carnegie Homes
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, white splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Wet Bar

Patrick Brian Jones PLLC

Inspiration for a modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Bar Areas

Platt Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Hickory Bar - Palm City

Kitchen, Bath & Home Design

Homecrest Cabinetry; Bar & Floating Shelves - Hickory Sedona Door style, Fallow Stain; Pompeii Quartz - Lincoln Countertops
Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback and white benchtop.

Special Additions - Denville,NJ - Basement Bar

Special Additions

Special Additions - Bar Dura Supreme Cabinetry Hudson Door White
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Newark with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hand Hammered Copper Sink in Custom Back Bar

Dovetail Group LLC

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hamptons built in shiplap banquette

Brooke Taylor Designs Inc

Banquette in bar area made of shiplap for easy clean up to seat many people. This area is part of a basement complete with a bar, game room, entertainment area, fireplace, wine closet, and home gym.

Tanglewood Renovation | Origin Architects' 2018 MA+DS Modern Home Tour

Ideo Architects

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Victorian townhouse home bar

Yeo Design

A full refurbishment of a beautiful four-storey Victorian town house in Holland Park. We had the pleasure of collaborating with the client and architects, Crawford and Gray, to create this classic full interior fit-out.

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.

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.