Photo of a large modern single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white benchtop.

Transitional Basement Bar

Highland Design Gallery

Robin Swarts
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Hickory Wet Bar in Warm Gray Stain With Brushed Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in Hickory "Stone" stain with Black Pearl Brushed granite counters and stainless appliances. Design and materials by Village Home Stores.

Custom painted door going into the back foyer

Anne Sacco Interiors, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Remodel/Addition

Kinning Design Build

Peace Studio Arch
This is an example of a contemporary wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Wilmette Basement Remodel

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Basement Bar With Walkup Center Island

Struction Contracting LLC

Alder ship lap backsplash with mission oak stain and granite countertops.
Design ideas for a modern single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Memorial Village Spanish

Jamestown Estate Homes

Shoot2Sell
Inspiration for a large transitional galley home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Fairfield

HU-407696

This is an example of a l-shaped home bar in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

Photo of a small transitional galley home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Wilmette Basement Remodel

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Project Clinton

Cielo & Oak Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Magnificent Family Kitchen

Paul Haigh - Neil Kelly Company

Large open kitchen with a GREAT island for entertaining, designed to integrate a section of bearing wall, and provide built-in dining. Furniture-style cabinetry in two colors and soft gold fixtures create a more decorative theme. A super cute wine bar is tucked under the stairs.

Hickory Wet Bar in Warm Gray Stain With Brushed Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in Hickory "Stone" stain with Black Pearl Brushed granite counters and stainless appliances. Design and materials by Village Home Stores.

Cambria Galloway and Cambria Canongate Kitchen

Creative Surfaces Countertops & Tile

When this homeowner remodeled and added onto their existing home, they moved in with mom. It was a project that took several months. Lots of decision to make and so many options. With small children in the home, they specifically wanted virtually maintenance-free countertops. But what product and what design. Learning that Cambria was made in their home state of Minnesota, the product decision was easy. Not able to zero in on just one design for their whole home, they opted to use several designs beginning with Cambria Galloway quartz on the combination kitchen island that include wood and quartz; accented by Cambria Canongate on the perimeter cabinets. In the family room you'll find a large u-shaped wet bar with Cambria Sheffield countertops. If you wander the basement for some entertainment, you'll find a wine cellar with Cambria Blackwood and the master bathroom vanity showcases Cambria Darlington.

The Perch on 52nd

ROI ByDesign

ROI ByDesign l Multifamily Exterior Remodel, Modern Exterior Design Scheme, Apartment Renovation, Coffee Bar Design
Small contemporary single-wall home bar in Salt Lake City with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Friendly Bungalow

NSPJ Architects

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley wet bar in Kansas City with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ramble Romantic

ACM Design

Design by ACM Design in Asheville, NC. Meechan Architectural Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Mosaic Tile 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.