Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and marble benchtops.

Lakeside Neighborhood Duplex - Wet Bar

Resourceful Renovator

Living Room Bar Area
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Burlington with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, copper benchtops, green splashback and porcelain splashback.

Whitewater Lane

Duet Design Group

Home Bar, Whitewater Lane, Photography by David Patterson
This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, subway tile splashback, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and green splashback.

Bar in Historical Maplewood, NJ Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

New herringbone patterned floors with ribbon accent recall the floors in other ares of the home. New Bar with beverage refrigerator and custom brass counter and integral sink are just some of the details that make the renovations to this home special. .Kubilus Photo

Selected Hospitality Projects

Studio Percale

Mercer Rooftop bar at Vintry & Mercer hotel
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in London with an integrated sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Lakeside Neighborhood Duplex - Wet Bar Details

Resourceful Renovator

Living Room Bar Area
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Burlington with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, copper benchtops, green splashback and porcelain splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Integrated Sink and Green 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.