Upper West Side Duplex Combination - bar

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback and grey benchtop.

FIDDLETOWN KITCHEN

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Madison Street Addition and Remodel

Marina Rubina, Architect

Attic game room with custom bar; photo by Todd Mason, Halkin Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Easton Traditional Elegance

Tara Veith Kitchen & Bath Design

This hutch-like bar helps to transition the kitchen to the adjacent dining and family rooms. The glass-fronted 24" stainless steel wine fridge is flanked by white inset custom cabinetry with pull-outs for liquor. The quartzite countertop, restoration glass, and marble mosaic backsplash framed in blue marble liner bars combine to make an elegant place to stage drinks.

Moody Beverage Center

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beverage center is located adjacent to the kitchen and joint living area composed of greys, whites and blue accents. Our main focus was to create a space that would grab people’s attention, and be a feature of the kitchen. The cabinet color is a rich blue (amalfi) that creates a moody, elegant, and sleek atmosphere for the perfect cocktail hour. This client is one who is not afraid to add sparkle, use fun patterns, and design with bold colors. For that added fun design we utilized glass Vihara tile in a iridescent finish along the back wall and behind the floating shelves. The cabinets with glass doors also have a wood mullion for an added accent. This gave our client a space to feature his beautiful collection of specialty glassware. The quilted hardware in a polished chrome finish adds that extra sparkle element to the design. This design maximizes storage space with a lazy susan in the corner, and pull-out cabinet organizers for beverages, spirits, and utensils.

Kansa Ave Residence

AAHA Studio

Morning Bar in Master Bedroom Vestibule
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Sitting Room

In the Deets

With an elegant bar on one side and a cozy fireplace on the other, this sitting room is sure to keep guests happy and entertained. Custom cabinetry and mantel, Neolith counter top and fireplace surround, and shiplap accents finish this room.

First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

River Reach Estate

Herlong Architects

Julia Lynn
Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bouldin Pied-Á-Terre

Ashby Collective

This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Austin with blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

Avalon Bay Front

Holliday Architects

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sag Harbor residence

fo design

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lakeside Basement Retreat

Design Phase

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Newport Waterfront

Blackband Design

Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with concrete floors, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Davenport Do-Over in Tenleytown, Washington, DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Clarksville Home

Mosier Luxury Homes

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Falls Church, VA: Kitchen and Family Room

Case Architects & Remodelers

Project Developer Elle Hunter https://www.houzz.com/pro/eleanorhunter/elle-hunter-case-design-and-remodeling Designer Allie Mann https://www.houzz.com/pro/inspiredbyallie/allie-mann-case-design-remodeling-inc?lt=hl Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Sitting Room

In the Deets

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Splashback and Grey Benchtop

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.