This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Elbow Park Residence

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Modern Basement Bar
Inspiration for a large modern galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Sandy Spring Basement

Yellow Bungalow

Jeff Herr Photography
Photo of a transitional galley wet bar in Atlanta with open cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Water View Darien, CT

Vicente Burin Architects

Barry A. Hyman
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ladue Tudor Home Kitchen Update

Perspective Cabinetry & Design

Great improvement to the function of this kitchen while keeping the beauty of the homes history in mind. Beautiful walnut cabinetry compliments homes original wood trim. Bar area nook with custom leaded doors

Gameland

Shoreline Construction and Development

Pixel freez
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charleston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Stunning dark and moody bar

Broswick Builders Ltd

A sneaky little home bar is hidden behind this monochromatic kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Auckland with black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

MODERN COTTAGE

Lissa Lee Hickman

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mahogany butler's pantry

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Large galley wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Vintage Vibes

A. Perry Homes

Home wet bar with glass cabinetry and a built-in farmhouse style sink
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Travis

Glynis Wood Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dining and Bar in Contemporary Home for Entertaining

Heritage Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Kitchen and Bar

Bentwood of Houston

The natural walnut wood creates a gorgeous focal wall, while the high gloss acrylic finish on the island complements the veining in the thick natural stone countertops. The navy finished bar lends a nice pop of color in the space.

Elegant Traditional Kitchen in Greenwich

Nukitchens

We designed this kitchen using Plain & Fancy custom cabinetry with natural walnut and white pain finishes. The extra large island includes the sink and marble countertops. The matching marble backsplash features hidden spice shelves behind a mobile layer of solid marble. The cabinet style and molding details were selected to feel true to a traditional home in Greenwich, CT. In the adjacent living room, the built-in white cabinetry showcases matching walnut backs to tie in with the kitchen. The pantry encompasses space for a bar and small desk area. The light blue laundry room has a magnetized hanger for hang-drying clothes and a folding station. Downstairs, the bar kitchen is designed in blue Ultracraft cabinetry and creates a space for drinks and entertaining by the pool table. This was a full-house project that touched on all aspects of the ways the homeowners live in the space.

Arizona Moderne - Bar

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H. Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Photo of a modern galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Tetherow Lodge

Tebbs Design Group

Inspiration for a country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Updated Traditional Lovely Home in Alamo Heights

Paper Moon Painting

Love the antiqued mirror backsplash tile in this fabulous home bar/butler's pantry! We painted the cabinets in Farrow and Ball's "Off Black". Designed by Bel Atelier Interior Design.

Stone Canyon

TNT Simmonds

Design ideas for a transitional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

PUERTA 86 SPEAKEASY - CASADECOR 2019

Soledad Ordoñez - Bon Temps Les Espaces

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Madrid with grey cabinets, mirror splashback, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror 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.