This is an example of a transitional wet bar in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Reclaimed wood used for bar

Greenbrook Design Center

Build Method: Inset Base cabinets: SW Black Fox Countertop: Caesarstone Rugged Concrete Special feature: Pool Stick storage Ice maker panel Bar tower cabinets: Exterior sides – Reclaimed wood Interior: SW Black Fox with glass shelves

Bars, Wet Bars & Wine Cellars

Christian Brothers Cabinets

Photo of a country single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cannonsburg Contemporary

TruKitchens

Grabill Cabinets Lacunar door style White Oak Rift wet bar in custom black finish, Grothouse Anvil countertop in Palladium with Durata matte finish with undermount sink. Visbeen Architects, Lynn Hollander Design, Ashley Avila Photography.

Modern Basement Finish

Bryan Casey Construction LLC

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

McIllree

Trentwood Homes

Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Whiskey Bar w/Color Changing Lights

DCI Custom Woodworks

Whiskey bar with remote controlled color changing lights embedded in the shelves. Cabinets have adjustable shelves and pull out drawers. Space for wine fridge and hangers for wine glasses.

2021 Artisan Home Tour

Housing First Minnesota

2021 Artisan Home Tour Remodeler: Ispiri, LLC Photo: Landmark Photography Have questions about this home? Please reach out to the builder listed above to learn more.

Contemporary meets Traditional

Matthies Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Strawberry Hollow Farm Basement Bar

MK Designs LLC

Rustic basement bar with Kegarator & concrete countertops.
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and grey benchtop.

The Vista Residence

KES Studio

Inspired by the Brooklyn-esque nature of the surrounding historic buildings, this penthouse pairs sleek, urban-contemporary design with luxury finishes and materials, reflecting an industrial luxe aesthetic.

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Collective Design

Country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, brown splashback, concrete floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Paul's Boutique - Entertaining Basement

Style & Structure

Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Denver with grey cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel benchtops, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Custom Entertainment Area

ERS Construction

This is an example of a country u-shaped seated home bar in Portland with brown splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

PB Kitchen Design Showroom - Geneva, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Bar in Walnut by QCCI, New Holland, PA
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Alamo Transitional

Jeffrey Neve Interior Design

The perfect man cave, bar and poker table.
Large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Basement Finish

Bryan Casey Construction LLC

Photo of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Luxe Redux

Interiology Design Co.

In this asymmetrical dining room, the unused niche is now the home for a custom modern two-tone bar, featuring natural walnut and rift-cut oak with a deep java stain. The natural walnut cabinetry highlights carved integrated pulls and a backsplash with an unexpected random wave pattern. The java stained framing and interior lighting create drama. The cabinet base houses two refrigerators and generous liquor drawers, with rich modern satin bronze hardware. This custom bar brings high function and a unique modern element to our traditional New England home.

The Ultimate Man Cave: Bar

KBF by Audi Contractors

Renee Alexander
Large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown 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.