This pantry isn't just a pantry! This pantry is actually a scullery, where auxiliary kitchen duties are more than welcome. This countertop is the perfect baker's corner; complete with plenty of storage and a farmhouse sink. Meyer Design

Sweet Kathleen Lane

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

contemporary kitchen, soft touch matt acrylic and riff cut white oak
This is an example of a large contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Whitewater Lane

Duet Design Group

Home Bar, Whitewater Lane, Photography by David Patterson
This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, subway tile splashback, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and green splashback.

Trinity Place

User

Inspiration for an industrial l-shaped seated home bar in London with white splashback, subway tile splashback and grey floor.

Rustic Traditional White Kitchen

J. Reynolds Custom Homes and Renovations, INC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wine Bar / Kitchen Remodel

DJK Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large industrial home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Perfect Getaway

R|House Design Build

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Large Basement Remodel with Theater Room and Wetbar , Accokeek, MD

BasementRemodeling.com

A well-equipped bar. Here, a beverage fridge, sink, kegerator, ice maker and definitely enough storage for beverages and glasses.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Stylish compact bar

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Compact bar perfect leading to outdoor entertaining area
Inspiration for a small contemporary wet bar in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Box Beams

Manomin Resawn Timbers

Inspiration for a transitional wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, carpet, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Abbey

Kenwood Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mountain Peek

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

Mountain Peek is a custom residence located within the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. The layout of the home was heavily influenced by the site. Instead of building up vertically the floor plan reaches out horizontally with slight elevations between different spaces. This allowed for beautiful views from every space and also gave us the ability to play with roof heights for each individual space. Natural stone and rustic wood are accented by steal beams and metal work throughout the home. (photos by Whitney Kamman)

Hammons Basement

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Kris Palen
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, open cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Basement Wet Bar

Great Rooms Building Group

Small country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Oxford Ave.

Carla Bast Design

Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.
Inspiration for a large country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

House Four

ade architecture ltd

Photo of an industrial galley home bar in London with white splashback, subway tile splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Open Concept Home

Peacock & Owl

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtop.

Oak, and White Kitchen with Matte Black Accents in Iowa Aspen Homes Farmhouse

Village Home Stores

Home bar in Lower Level of a new Bettendorf Iowa home. Black cabinetry, White Oak floating shelves, and Black Stainless appliances featured. Design and materials by Village Home Stores for Aspen Homes.

Second Story Addition - Family Room w/bar

Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling

Sally Turner of Stella & Eden
Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Santa Ynez Family Home Remodel

DesignArt Studios

This space was perfect for open shelves and wine cooler to finish off the large adjacent kitchen.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped home bar in Santa Barbara with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Subway Tile Splashback and Grey Floor

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.