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Contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Godwin Residence

Wynn + Associates Architecture

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Structured Showroom

Structured Cabinetry

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Transitional Candlelight Cabinet Kitchen with Custom Color Island

Kitchen World

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

West End Maximalism | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Eclectic single-wall wet bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bailey Remodel

J. Peterson Design, LLC

A beverage center was added to the space to compliment the kitchen but the backsplash gives a little bit a change. The Subzero beverage has a custom panel for a better integrated feel.

Transitional Kitchen

Hest

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Dublin with no sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Whole Home Remodel

FLOOR360

Butler's Pantry galley style which used to be a mother's office. Wall tile is zellige green tile with hardwood flooring supplied and installed by FLOOR360

Lakeside Michigan Modern

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Large midcentury single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

East Star

Triple Dot Design Studio

A functional and classic wet bar, customized with a beverage fridge, instant hot water tap, unlacquered brass faucet, a microwave drawer and floating shelves. This drink and reheating station is the perfect home bar or overflow prep space. Tucked in the back to give room for a sweet breakfast area.

Lakeside Michigan Modern

Beth Howley Creative LLC

This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Rosemary Wet Bar Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Stacked 2x8 Ceramic Tile in Rosemary in this new wet bar’s backsplash that will have you hosting in style. - Tile Shown: 2x8 in Rosemary DESIGN Pinch Plate Party PHOTOS Pinch Plate Party

West End Maximalism | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Wet Bar with Arched Opening and Glass Fronted Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

This French country, new construction home features a circular first-floor layout that connects from great room to kitchen and breakfast room, then on to the dining room via a small area that turned out to be ideal for a fully functional bar. Directly off the kitchen and leading to the dining room, this space is perfectly located for making and serving cocktails whenever the family entertains. In order to make the space feel as open and welcoming as possible while connecting it visually with the kitchen, glass cabinet doors and custom-designed, leaded-glass column cabinetry and millwork archway help the spaces flow together and bring in. The space is small and tight, so it was critical to make it feel larger and more open. Leaded-glass cabinetry throughout provided the airy feel we were looking for, while showing off sparkling glassware and serving pieces. In addition, finding space for a sink and under-counter refrigerator was challenging, but every wished-for element made it into the final plan. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Oven Wall with Custom Leaded Glass Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

A closeup of the Tile and Fluted Cabinet Fronts

Arciform

A close up of the reeded cabinet fronts and bar shelving show off the unique palette of this basement bar.
Inspiration for a large eclectic single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Howard

YourStyle Kitchens Ltd

This kitchen is a shaker style kitchen finished in Benjamin Moore CC-666 BONSAI. The kitchen features cove moldings, beveled light rails and beveled base moldings. All drawer boxes are solid birch dovetail joinery. The main countertops are LG Viatera quartz Bella with a square edge. The raised countertop is solid walnut butcher block. The bar is Stained white oak cabinetry with raised shadow box bar top. Designer is our very own Tiana Gillingham Photography DandeneauPhoto

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley home bar with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Design-Build Open Concept Interior Remodel - Kitchen - Living Room - Dining Room

The Cleary Company

Small transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Green Splashback and Ceramic 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.