Photo of a contemporary home bar in Phoenix with blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Photography by Steven Paul
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse

Lauren Levant Interior

This is an example of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop, grey cabinets, grey splashback and glass tile splashback.

New Hope, PA - Kitchen Remodel

River Woodcraft

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Upper West Side Tower Apartment

Weil Friedman Architects

This small custom built-in Dry Bar is tucked into the framed opening between the Living Room and Dining Room. photo by Josh Nefsky
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mirror splashback.

Kitchen Renovation

JILL KALMAN INTERIORS

Jane Beiles
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Downtown Penthouse

Kitchen Distributors, Inc-Arkansas

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, multi-coloured splashback, glass-front cabinets, porcelain floors and beige floor.

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Lenton Company, Inc.

Brian Covington
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, beige floor, grey splashback, no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and white benchtop.

Spanish Oaks Bar

O’Hara Interiors

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Urban Solstice

Cabinetry Creations, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Main Floor Wet Bar

KingWood Craftsmen Ltd.

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with white cabinets, mirror splashback and quartz benchtops.

Spring Drive

Niemand Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, glass tile splashback, grey splashback and open cabinets.

Orpheus Avenue Encinitas, CA

Kristin Lam Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen -- High Hill Court

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Wet bar features glass cabinetry with glass shelving to showcase the owners' alcohol collection, a paneled Sub Zero wine frig with glass door and paneled drawers, arabesque glass tile back splash and a custom crystal stemware cabinet with glass doors and glass shelving. The wet bar also has up lighting at the crown and under cabinet lighting, switched separately and operated by remote control. Jack Cook Photography

Full Home Remodel in Surprise AZ

Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc.

This home bar fits perfectly in an under utilized great room niche featuring a dedicated area for wine, coffee and other specialty beverages. Ed Russell Photography.

Hilltop House

Sellars Lathrop Architects, llc

michael biondo
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with medium hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback and brown floor.

Bars

Media Rooms Inc

Designed & fabricated in the In-House Cabinet shop of Media Rooms Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Starr Homes for 2018 Artisan Home Tour in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Encinitas Ocean Remodel

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

This home in Encinitas was in need of a refresh to bring the Ocean into this family near the beach. The kitchen had a complete remodel with new cabinets, glass, sinks, faucets, custom blue color to match our clients favorite colors of the sea, and so much more. We custom made the design on the cabinets and wrapped the island and gave it a pop of color. The dining room had a custom large buffet with teak tile laced into the current hardwood floor. Every room was remodeled and the clients even have custom GR Studio furniture, (the Dorian Swivel Chair and the Warren 3 Piece Sofa). These pieces were brand new introduced in 2019 and this home on the beach was the first to have them. It was a pleasure designing this home with this family from custom window treatments, furniture, flooring, gym, kids play room, and even the outside where we introduced our new custom GR Studio outdoor coverings. This house is now a home for this artistic family. To see the full set of pictures you can view in the Gallery under Encinitas Ocean Remodel.

Cape Cod Classic

Laplante Construction Inc.

Vartanian custom built cabinet with inset doors and decorative glass doors Glass tile backsplash Counter top is LG Hausys Quartz “Viatera®” Under counter Sub Zero fridge

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Tile Splashback and Mirror 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.