Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hidden Wet Bar

Kimmel Studio Architects

Photo of a mid-sized modern wet bar in Baltimore with grey cabinets, grey splashback, granite splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wrightsville Beach home 1

Pamela Macior, LLC

Very beautiful and convenient coffee bar in the master bedroom suite. The undercounter fridge is hidden with a panel
Inspiration for a small traditional galley wet bar in Wilmington with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback and grey benchtop.

Milestone

C.E.I.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback and white benchtop.

wet bar

Castle Pines Remodeling LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, granite splashback, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

various ruebl houses

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The lower level recreation area has a second kitchen with casual seating area and two sided fireplace. The wood herringbone ceiling over the table is repeated over the billiards area. The stone floor and all natural materials enhance the rustic character of the home.

12203 - Caledonia Leathered Granite Project

Kitchen Stone Design LLC

Caledonia Leathered granite, eased edge, stainless steel, undermount sink.
This is an example of a small galley home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Flagstaff Contemporary

Chimera Interior Design

Warmth and light fill this contemporary home in the heart of the Arizona Forest.
Inspiration for a large contemporary home bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Clubroom

Red Oak Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lakeview Luxury

Revive Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Stately Elegance for the Modern Family

HQ Architects

Inspiration for an expansive transitional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

50 Cameron

Tag & Associates, LLC

A wet bar allows you to stay with your guests and keep the conversations going as you make drinks instead of having to run back and forth to the kitchen. While some homes have an open floor plan design that keeps the kitchen and entertaining area all in the same space, a wet bar is still helpful as a small bar area with a singular purpose during the main action of your gathering. Wet bars can be in a living room, recreation room, or even on the patio.

Wrightsville Beach home 1

Pamela Macior, LLC

Fun Fish in the granite splash, mother nature has a sense of humor!
Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley wet bar in Wilmington with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Splashback and Granite 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.