This home was built in the early 2000’s. We completely reconfigured the kitchen, updated the breakfast room, added a bar to the living room, updated a powder room, a staircase and several fireplaces. Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman. Photographs by Jordan Katz. FEATURED IN Colorado Nest

Westfield Residence

Lori Dubrow Design

Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Relocated Family Oasis

Regarding Design

The scenic village of Mountain Brook Alabama, known for its hills, scenic trails and quiet tree-lined streets. The family found a charming traditional 2-story brick house that was newly built. The trick was to make it into a home. How the family would move throughout the home on a daily basis was the guiding principle in creating dedicated spots for crafting, homework, two separate offices, family time and livable outdoor space that is used year round. Out of the chaos of relocation, an oasis emerged. Leveraging a simple white color palette, layers of texture, organic materials and an occasional pop of color, a sense of polished comfort comes to life.

HanStone | CHANTILLY | A modern classic

HanStone Quartz by HYUNDAI L&C USA, LLC

CHANTILLY - BG873 Like fine lace, Chantilly is a modern classic with feathery charcoal veins set against a crisp white background. PATTERN: MOVEMENT VEINEDFINISH: POLISHEDCOLLECTION: BOUTIQUESLAB SIZE: JUMBO (65" X 130")

KR Home

Shabnam Gupta

Eclectic galley wet bar in Mumbai with green cabinets, black splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hotard General Contracting Lakeview

Jefferson Door Company

House was built by Hotard General Contracting, Inc. Jefferson Door supplied: exterior doors (custom Sapele mahogany), interior doors (Masonite), windows custom Sapele mahogany windows on the front and (Integrity by Marvin Windows) on the sides and back, columns (HB&G), crown moulding, baseboard and door hardware (Emtek).

Sarah Solis Design Studio in Woodland Hills

Manchen Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Sink and Rohl Faucet

KraftMaster Renovations

Farmhouse Sink and Rohl Faucet
Photo of a mid-sized home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Hotard General Contracting Lakeview

Jefferson Door Company

Hotard General Contracting Lakeview

Jefferson Door Company

Home Bar Design Ideas with Green Cabinets and Black 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.