Remodeled dining room - now a luxury home bar.
Design ideas for a large country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Paraditas C/Diagonal con Nápoles

Ipséité Design Studio

Renovación integral de un quiosco en el barrio de Sagrada Familia en Barcelona. Se ha creado un diseño que atraiga a los clientes de manera visual ya que se encuentra en uno de los barrios más turísticos de Barcelona.

Eden Prairie Kitchen

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and grey benchtop.

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.

Bars

Wood Visions, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, travertine floors, grey floor and black cabinets.

Hidden Falls: 11318 Spring Hollow Ct

Bentley Construction LLC

Home bar in the basement.
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Louisville with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, concrete floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Eden Prairie Kitchen

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive transitional home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and grey benchtop.

The Curved Stair

BKD Interiors

Ruskin Series Showroom Display ~ Kitchen Distributors

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

Inspiration for an arts and crafts wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Paraditas C/Diagonal con Nápoles

Ipséité Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Barcelona with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and vinyl 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.

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.

Krista Jahnke
Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

G.A. White - Keirns

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Another stunning home we got to work alongside with G.A. White Homes. It has a clean, modern look with elements that make it cozy and welcoming. With a focus on strong lines, a neutral color palette, and unique lighting creates a classic look that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Made in Michigan

Meadowlark Design+Build

A custom bar is nestled into the curvature of the stairway. All wood is from the homeowners wood mill in Michigan. A custom bank of curved drawers and cabinets match the staircase curvature. Design and Construction by Meadowlark Design + Build. Photography by Jeff Garland. Stair railing by Drew Kyte of Kyte Metalwerks.

4923 Cold Harbor Drive

User

Brendon Pinola
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Birmingham with medium hardwood floors, no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback and metal splashback.

Avington

Visbeen Architects

Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar

Sara Ray Interior Design

Photo by Gieves Anderson
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Nashville with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar

Sara Ray Interior Design

Photo by Gieves Anderson
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in Nashville with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey benchtop and metal splashback.

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.