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.

Harris

KHJ Designs LLC

We reused the existing bar but added a new backsplash and counter to tie the kitchen and bar area together.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Salt Lake City with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Home on Championship Golf Course

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Newport Beach Home

Jemm Interiors

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

West Hills Mid-Century Remodel

Mary Angelo

Mary & Rob Angelo
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Charming 1.5 Story Coffee Bar

Grace Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, carpet, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bars

MILLIRON GRANITE & QUARTZ

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Photo of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

Clean Beach Style Kitchen

Johnson's Cabinetry and Flooring

Custom oak cabinetry with charcoal stained finish by Johnson's Cabinetry & Flooring. Upper cabinets are oversized with large doors and bottom drawers for bar utensils. custom glass backsplash, quartz counter with stainless steel appliances

Lesesne Street Daniel Island

Delpino Custom Homes

This is an example of a transitional wet bar in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Tile Splashback and Travertine 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.