Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in St Louis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Beverage Center

Lenton Company, Inc.

Removing the wall between the old kitchen and great room allowed room for two islands, work flow and storage. A beverage center and banquet seating was added to the breakfast nook. The laundry/mud room matches the new kitchen and includes a step in pantry.

Basements

K-Build

An expansive lower level living space complete with a built in entertainment system and kitchen
Wet bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, grey benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Foundry Coffee Bar

Wood Trends Inc.,

The Foundry is a locally owned and operated nonprofit company, We were privileged to work with them in finishing the Coffee and Bar Space. With specific design and functions, we helped create a workable space with function and design.

Bar Nook

User

Photo of an expansive country single-wall home bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Loft, Dumbo

Ingui Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Contemporary | Sunnyvale | Socorro

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Tucked into a corner of the living room is a glamourous black, grey and gold home bar with two wine refrigerators and an undermount bar sink.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

NOB HILL | Remodel + Styling

Designology Studio LLC

Photo of a transitional wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Hamptons in Highland Park

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Every detail of this new construction home was planned and thought of. From the door knobs to light fixtures this home turned into a modern farmhouse master piece! The Highland Park family of 6 aimed to create an oasis for their extended family and friends to enjoy. We added a large sectional, extra island space and a spacious outdoor setup to complete this goal. Our tile selections added special details to the bathrooms, mudroom and laundry room. The lighting lit up the gorgeous wallpaper and paint selections. To top it off the accessories were the perfect way to accentuate the style and excitement within this home! This project is truly one of our favorites. Hopefully we can enjoy cocktails in the pool soon!

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.

Foxcroft Basement Bar- Holiday Ready!

Delphinium Design

Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Jewel-Toned Mansion

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Julie Soefer
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Suburban Walkout Basement Remodel

The Cleary Company

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Altadore Residence

Avid Interior Design Inc.

New build dreams always require a clear design vision and this 3,650 sf home exemplifies that. Our clients desired a stylish, modern aesthetic with timeless elements to create balance throughout their home. With our clients intention in mind, we achieved an open concept floor plan complimented by an eye-catching open riser staircase. Custom designed features are showcased throughout, combined with glass and stone elements, subtle wood tones, and hand selected finishes. The entire home was designed with purpose and styled with carefully curated furnishings and decor that ties these complimenting elements together to achieve the end goal. At Avid Interior Design, our goal is to always take a highly conscious, detailed approach with our clients. With that focus for our Altadore project, we were able to create the desirable balance between timeless and modern, to make one more dream come true.

Wild Basin Butler's Pantry

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

Twist Tours
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Cardinal Flower

Cameron Getter Design

Coffee bar renovation included new cabinet doors and drawer fronts, new countertops, backsplash, tile, new lighting and hardware fixtures, open shelving and fresh paint.

Eichler Wonder

Florence Livingston Interiors, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Foxcroft Basement Bar- Holiday Ready!

Delphinium Design

Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Oak Hill New Construction

Sara Ray Interior Design

Tucked into a corner of the dining room, this butler’s pantry is small but has a lot of style, with its metal grout joints and oversize antiqued tile. We repeated the brass plumbing fixture – it’s from the same collection as the kitchen faucet. The clean, sleek lines are perfect for this small space. Photo © Alyssa Rosenheck 2016

Briar Rose

Thompson Custom Homes

photos by Steve Chenn
Photo of a small traditional galley wet bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Ceramic 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.