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.

Mid-Century Ranch Home Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

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This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Grove Farmhouse

Raykon Construction

Inspiration for a country l-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Photo of a small transitional galley seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lakeside Family Hangout

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This family created a great, lakeside get-away for relaxing weekends in the northwoods. This new build maximizes their space and functionality for everyone! Contemporary takes on more traditional styles make this retreat a one of a kind.

Hilltop Farmstead

GRIT Co.

Snap Chic Photography
This is an example of a small country single-wall bar cart in Austin with no sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, bamboo floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

In-Law Suite Mini Kitchen/Wet Bar

RenovationPLUS

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback and subway tile splashback.

Executive Ranch Designed for Entertaining

Duke Homes, Inc.

The basement's bar offers the perfect place for preparing snacks for a family movie night.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Small transitional galley seated home bar in Omaha with green cabinets, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Design ideas for a small transitional galley seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Inspiration for a small transitional galley seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

In-Law Suite Mini Kitchen/Wet Bar

RenovationPLUS

Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback and subway tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Green Cabinets 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.