Photo of a transitional wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.

Scullery Baking Counter

Meyer Design

This pantry isn't just a pantry! This pantry is actually a scullery, where auxiliary kitchen duties are more than welcome. This countertop is the perfect baker's corner; complete with plenty of storage and a farmhouse sink. Meyer Design

Villa Prometheus

Miralbo Urbana S.L.

Private discothek in the underbuild.
Photo of a modern galley seated home bar in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.

Alder Briarwood Wine Bar (steines)

Western Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Dark to Light

Partners 4, Design

Gilbertson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Tile

Louisville Tile Distributors

Photo of a small midcentury galley seated home bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, marble floors and black benchtop.

Vicente Burin Architects

Photographed By: Vic Gubinski Interiors By: Heike Hein Home
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beige benchtop and an integrated sink.

Full Circle

Sho and Co

This cozy coffee bar is nestled in a beautiful drywall arched nook creating a quaint moment to be enjoyed every morning. The custom white oak cabinets are faced with reeded millwork for that fine detail that makes the bar feel elevated and special. Beautiful marble with a mitered edge pairs nicely with the white oak natural finish. The new faucet from Kohler and Studio McGee was used for the bar sink faucet. This light bright feel is perfect to set that morning scene.

Sunnyvale Transitional

Brian Capsey Design

Photos by Jean Bai.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Mango + Pear Place

Surfside Home Co.

Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

9322 Lansing

Hartley Brothers Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Howard Farms

Amber Malloy

Large country galley home bar in Columbus with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Turkey Land Cove

Colonial Reproductions, Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Meadows of Fox Run: 3522 Meadow Bluff Way

Bentley Construction LLC

Transitional single-wall home bar in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Weddington, NC- Main floor renovation-Dining room

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This butler pantry received a makeover with new paint, tile and hardware. Along with new light sconces and all new color scheme.
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wellesley Home 1

Henley Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Kitchen with Shiplap

Pacific Coast Custom Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Textured Ambiance

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Glen Abbey Drive Kitchen

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

The bar is adjacent to the dining room and incorporates a long buffet for serving that parallels the dining table. Glasses are stored in glass-front cabinets in close proximity to the dining and living room.

Coastal Rustic Basement

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

The raised panel grey cabinets offer a nice contrast to the rustic shelves. A bead board backsplash and antique accessories add a hint of farmhouse charm.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Green Splashback and White 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.