Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Basement for entertaining

VINCENT ABELL CONTRACTING

Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Riverfront Home

Feeney Inc.

Construction and Design: https://www.houzz.com/pro/riverworks/riverworks-design-studio Design: https://www.houzz.com/pro/philkeandesigngroup/phil-kean-design-group Photos: https://www.houzz.com/pro/tdaspit/tommy-daspit-photographer

Kitchens

Akamai Woodworks

Contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey benchtop, no sink, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Halfway Lake Drive

Staged For Upsell

Basement bar and entertaining space designed with masculine accents.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

San Mateo Park Home Bar • Atelier Noël

Atelier Noël, Inc.

Single-wall home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lakewood

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Creative Wall Designs

CREATIVE MARBLE AND TILE LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Town and Country Kitchen and Bar area

Perspective Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a traditional single-wall home bar in St Louis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ecletic Modern in Los Lagos

Donald Joseph Inc.

Kat Alves
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and grey benchtop.

Woodlands Contemporary

Windham Builders

The Woodlands, 2013 - New Construction
Design ideas for a contemporary seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Home Bar

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this home bar and living rooms custom built-ins, exposed beams, wood floors, and arched entryways.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Progress Ridge Home Bar

Curren Creative Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Home-A-Rama 2020 - Holliday Farms

Old Town Design Group

Ready for a party? The lower level includes a custom bar, game area and theater space.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Piney Point Whole-House Remodel

MMI Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Build-out

Impeccable by Meredith Park

The bar areas in the basement also serves as a small kitchen for when family and friends gather. A soft grey brown finish on the cabinets combines perfectly with brass hardware and accents. The drink fridge and microwave are functional for entertaining. The recycled glass tile is a show stopper!

Scottsdale House | Decorating

Bria Hammel Interiors

Design ideas for a mediterranean galley seated home bar in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

"B" Bar

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Large modern galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Bethesda, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

A well balanced color palette between backsplash and cabinetry.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Mix

Mary Rossi Designs

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, multi-coloured splashback and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured 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.