ihphotography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and carpet.

Transitional Family Room in Logan Square

Habitar Design

This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

Newport Heights

Anne Michaelsen Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

Henderson Full Home Renovation

Alair Homes Edmonton

Large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

Bayou Lane

Superior Granite

Hamilton Images
Mid-sized eclectic wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and porcelain floors.

Newport Heights

Anne Michaelsen Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

Villa Del Oro

LMK Interiors LLC

Mike Small Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and porcelain floors.

2014 Parade of Homes

Brost Developments Inc.

IH Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and carpet.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Bar
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Regent Place Longboat Key Club

Ocean Builders of S W Florida Inc

Custom wet bar cabinetry with integrated under cabinet lighting and recessed plug mold. Metal mosaic backsplash. Engineered quartz countertops.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Allestimento BAR TABACCHI

GEMdesign●firenze

Allestimento BAR TABACCHI - Realizzazione Falegnameria CREAZIONI COLACINO, Catanzaro.
Inspiration for a large contemporary seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, grey benchtop and metal splashback.

Spring Mountain Ranch

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Party Barn

Ardent Living

This bar was created from reclaimed barn wood salvaged form the customers original barn.
This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

The Water Bar

ATELIER NOIR INTERIORS

This bar was designed to bring our clients yacht into their home, incorporating movement in the tiles, the chrome accents and the blue of the ocean, created a contemporary space where they can watch all the sports games they want, while not going thirsty!

Traditional Media Center & Bar - Andrea Langford Designs

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

Media center and home bar designed by Andrea Langford Designs using custom Rutt cabinetry,
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall home bar with no sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Juno Isles B

SF Interiors Inc.

Bar area with built-in wine cooler
Design ideas for a small modern galley home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

400 Winchester

Stephanie Schulke

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and concrete floors.

Bridgehampton Project

Stone Logic

Custom sized Metal Tile Backsplash with Limestone tops.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and light hardwood floors.

The Curved Stair

BKD Interiors

This beautiful bar was created by opening the closet space underneath the curved staircase. To emphasize that this bar is part of the staircase, we added wallpaper lining to the bottom of each step. The curved and round cabinets follow the lines of the room. The metal wallpaper, metallic tile, and dark wood create a dramatic masculine look that is enhanced by a custom light fixture and lighted niche that add both charm and drama.

Spring Mountain Ranch

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Splashback and Metal 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.