This is an example of a home bar in Richmond with marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback and grey benchtop.

Whole House Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bryn Mawr 6

Inspired Designs by Molly

Wet bar with wine cooler
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Maple Grove Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Since this home is on a lakefront, we wanted to keep the theme going throughout this space! We did two-tone cabinetry for this wet bar and incorporated earthy elements with the leather barstools and a marble chevron backsplash.

Longwood Man Cave

Umoja Homes

This modern country side farmhouse has elegant rustic planking, coffered ceilings, backlights and high-end appliances. Its the perfect entertainment space

Tiny Township Basement

Total Living Concepts

Nat Kay Photography
Design ideas for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Maple Grove Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Custom Island & Cabinets

Cortese Construction Services Corp.

Midcentury l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Tiny Township Basement

Total Living Concepts

Nat Kay Photography
Inspiration for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bar Glam } Bethesda

Interiors by Shannon Bieter LLC

Design ideas for a traditional home bar in DC Metro with grey cabinets, grey splashback and marble splashback.

White Birch, Rye NY

Monique Varsames Design, LLC

All exterior and Interior finishes by Monique Varsames Moka Design, LLC Photos by Frank Ambrosino.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Lopez Residence

Miami Design Machine

Modern Home Bar Renovation. Handless - Gola Profile Flush Doors & Drawers. Color Combination White, ight Wood & Basalto Metaldeco. All appliances are Custom Paneled. Eat-in kitchen - large modern u-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Paris in Draper

Steven Dailey Construction

This is an example of a large l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Avondale Estates

Walter Studio Interior Design

Photography: Rustic White
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback and grey benchtop.

Custom Built & Designed Home

Rejoy Interiors, Inc.

Small Kitchette for Guest Bedroom
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, limestone floors, black floor and black benchtop.

The Grizzly's Den

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Photo of a large single-wall wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Playa Vista

Terri Brien Interiors

Continuing the custom marble back splash form the kitchen this bar features a Caesarstone countertop in Flannel Grey and glass upper cabinets perfect to display beautiful barware.

Lincoln Park Renovation

Jason DeBaker

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brilliant Bold Remodel

Monarch & Maker

Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

Central Austin House

David Manning Architecture

View from the Kitchen towards the Living with the front yard beyond.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Splashback and Marble 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.