Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Wet Bar

BCN Homes

Photo of a traditional galley wet bar in DC Metro with brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback and black benchtop.

Farmhouse on the Prairie

Range Custom Homes

For this home, we really wanted to create an atmosphere of cozy. A "lived in" farmhouse. We kept the colors light throughout the home, and added contrast with black interior windows, and just a touch of colors on the wall. To help create that cozy and comfortable vibe, we added in brass accents throughout the home. You will find brass lighting and hardware throughout the home. We also decided to white wash the large two story fireplace that resides in the great room. The white wash really helped us to get that "vintage" look, along with the over grout we had applied to it. We kept most of the metals warm, using a lot of brass and polished nickel. One of our favorite features is the vintage style shiplap we added to most of the ceiling on the main floor...and of course no vintage inspired home would be complete without true vintage rustic beams, which we placed in the great room, fireplace mantel and the master bedroom.

Painted Brick and Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a small country single-wall home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Transformation

Meechi Design

This is an example of a small transitional home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Extreme Renovation

Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

A home office was converted into a full service sports bar. A large temperature controlled wine cellar is the backdrop. Walls are covered in brick arches and herringbone, while floors are soft tile pavers. This room has space to seat 20. It has three televisions, a refrigerated wine room, a fireplace and even a secret door. The ceiling tiles are authentic stamped tin. Behind the counter are taps for two kegs, soda machine, custom ice makers, glass chillers and a full professional service bar.

Private Residence, Okauchee Lake

Kings Way Homes

Inspiration for an expansive beach style l-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Retreat

Holley Pokora Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Daniel Island- River View

JacksonBuilt Custom Homes

Photo: Patrick Brickman
This is an example of a wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback and light hardwood floors.

Charcoal cabinets with Exposed Brick and Sueded Granite

Denise Quade Design

Shallow depth charcoal cabinets are below an exposed brick chimney. Walnut paneling is on three walls of this office. Floating shelves, a stainless steel sink, and an under counter beverage center round out this wet bar.

Woodland Hills Transitional

Flowers Innovative Design & Construct Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

New Hope Featured Home

River Woodcraft

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Leo Lower Level Bar

Roanoke Woodworking Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Brandy Station

Frances Flautt Zook Architect, LLC

Christy Fassnacht
This is an example of a transitional home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Remodel: Keeler Woods

Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders

T&T Photos
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback and grey benchtop.

Bonus Room 6015 Lansing by Pike Properties - Charlotte Custom Home Builder

Pike Properties

With its versatile layout and well-appointed features, this bonus room provides the ultimate entertainment experience. The room is cleverly divided into two distinct areas. First, you'll find a dedicated hangout space, perfect for lounging, watching movies, or playing games with friends and family. Adjacent to the hangout space, there's a separate area featuring a built-in bar with a sink, a beverage refrigerator, and ample storage space for glasses, bottles, and other essentials.

Bonus Room 6015 Lansing by Pike Properties - Charlotte Custom Home Builder

Pike Properties

Brick by Brick

Top Shelf Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and grey cabinets.

Wet Bar

Design Theory Interiors, LLC

Homeowner wanted a modern wet bar with hints of rusticity. These custom cabinets have metal mesh inserts in upper cabinets and painted brick backsplash. The wine storage area is recessed into the wall to allow more open floor space

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Brick 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.