This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen, Butlers Pantry and Bathroom Update with Quartz Collection

Minneapolis Granite

Kitchen, Butlers Pantry and Bathroom Update with Quartz Collection
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, brown floor, black benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Bethesda, MD Kitchen Remodel

Case Architects & Remodelers

Project Developer Adrian Andreassi https://www.houzz.com/pro/aandreassi/adrian-andreassi-case-design-remodeling-inc Designer Carolyn Elleman https://www.houzz.com/pro/celleman3/carolyn-elleman-case-design-remodeling-inc Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Contemporary Toronto Home Design

Fausto Cortese Architects

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, beige floor, a drop-in sink and light hardwood floors.

Karen's Modern Kitchens

Hancock Lumber Kitchen Design Showroom

Photo of a traditional single-wall home bar in Portland Maine with green cabinets, no sink, beaded inset cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional

Mabry Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Basement Renovation in Tudor Home

Salt Creek Interior Design LLC

Deborah Walker
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Wichita with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Painted Cabinetry

Fedewa Custom Works

Tim Murphy Photoraphy
Design ideas for a mid-sized country wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Medina Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Interiors

Hackley & Associates Architects, Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Speakeasy

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

River North Condo Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

Similarly to the kitchen, we decided to anchor both sides of the built-ins with floor-to-ceiling towers. The clean lines of the cabinetry and sleekness of the open shelves are balanced out by a decorative arch in the center that gives the built-ins the classic touch our client was drawn to. We completed the built-in design with sleek glass shelving to display decorative barware and accessories.

Contemporary Home Bar

Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, glass tile splashback, beige floor and brown benchtop.

New Frankfort Settlement

D and G Design

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, white splashback and brown floor.

Elegant Wine Bar and adjacent Powder Room

Coastal Home Design Studio

The old wine bar took up to much space and was out dated. A new refreshed look with a bit of bling helps to add a focal point to the room. The wine bar and powder room are adjacent to one another so creating a cohesive, elegant look was needed. The wine bar cabinets are glazed, distressed and antiqued to create an old world feel. This is balanced with iridescent tile so the look doesn't feel to rustic. The powder room is marble using different sizes for interest, and accented with a feature wall of marble mosaic. A mirrored tile is used in the shower to complete the elegant look.

Bar

R|House Design Build

Garage door liquor cabinet shown closed.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

2016 Sun Prairie Residence

Hart DeNoble Builders

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Brookside Modern Craftsman

MAWR Design

Sarah Shields
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Brown Finished basement

Wright Design & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Detroit with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Outdoor Kitchen

Countrywide Kitchens

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Tile Splashback and Subway Tile 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.