This is an example of a small contemporary wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation

JILL KALMAN INTERIORS

Jane Beiles
Photo of a 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.

Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Man Cave

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Wet Bar in Lakeside Park, KY

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Logan Street Basement

FBC Remodel

Back bar with built in microwave cabinet, wine cooler, granite countertops, glass shelves and blue accent tile. ©Finished Basement Company
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Wine Cellar/ Bar

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen Remodel 1

J.C. Enriquez and Son Plumbing & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Modern Colorado Residence

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and glass tile splashback.

Courtyard

Reece McIver Homes

Mark Adams, Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lovely Haze Green Home Bar

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

The six foot long bar is a lovely focal point and the first thing you see as you enter the home.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley home bar in Tampa with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Full Home Design in Sloan's Lake, Denver, CO

KE Interiors, Inc.

Photo by: Christopher Laplante Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sitting Room

Six Walls Interior Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

North Rim - Wild Rye 2

Pacwest Builders LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Coastal Cottage

ADŌR Homes

Benjamin Moore Black shaker style cabinets Belvedere granite countertops Black leather, brass and acrylic barstools Feiss pendants Metallic black subway tile Emtek satin brass hardware white oak flooring with custom stain Photo by @Spacecrafting

La Grange Modern Meets Rustic

Function Basement Design

Function Basement Design
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Basement Bar Remodel, Peoria, Illinois

Scott Lewis Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Remodeling Project 3

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom built dry bar serves the living room and kitchen and features a liquor bottle roll-out shelf. Beautiful Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co. Tile by Halsey Tile Co.; Hardwood Flooring by Hoosier Hardwood Floors, LLC; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Bar and Murphy Bed Cabinets - Walnut stained custom cabinetry. Vicostone Quartz in Bella top on the bar. Glazzio/Magical Forest Collection in Crystal Lagoon tile on the bar backsplash.

Main Kitchen make-over, Butler Kitchen, and Home Bar Build - Irvine

Modern Creation Inc.

Completed home bar with glass shelving
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Tile 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.