Anastasia Alkema Photography
Design ideas 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.

Calbridge - January 2018 Hospital Home Lottery

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Adrian Shellard Photography
Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

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.

Bay Village

KAS Interior Design

Contemporary bar that opens up to and overlooks Lake Erie. Granite counters sit atop custom black painted cabinets. Full height painted glass backsplash. Stainless steel accents. Custom aquarium. LED accent lighting. Photographer: Bill Web

Bridge Street

Marcye Philbrook

Siri Blanchette of Blind Dog Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Mountain View

Alison Whittaker Design, Inc.

Ken Gutmaker
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Finished Basement in Newmarket

HTR Basements

Custom made painted MDF bar with quartz countertop
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and grey benchtop.

Completed Projects

Johnson Development Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass sheet splashback and travertine floors.

Ledgestone Homes

House of Mirrors & Glass

Small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and ceramic floors.

Malibu Beachfront Home

Construction By Maya

wine rack
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback and ceramic floors.

Quantum

Habitat Studio

Prosofsky Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Melburnian Apartment

Danielle Scandrett Interiors

Stu Morley
Inspiration for a large transitional galley wet bar in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.