Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large transitional wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and slate floors.

Chandler Outdoor Kitchen

Hochuli Design & Remodeling Team

Modern Outdoor Kitchen designed and built by Hochuli Design and Remodeling Team to accommodate a family who enjoys spending most of their time outdoors. Photos by: Ryan WIlson

Juniper Creek Remodel

WCC design+build

Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Mac-a-vista lake home

ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a beach style home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, slate floors, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Hyde Park Residence

Salt Creek Interior Design LLC

Deborah Walker
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Wichita with white cabinets, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Rustic Home Bar

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cardiff by the Sea: Modern Zen

M. Swabb Interior Design

Steve Cachero
Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in San Diego with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, slate floors and brown benchtop.

Dandridge - Log Style Cabin

Visbeen Architects

A rustic approach to the shaker style, the exterior of the Dandridge home combines cedar shakes, logs, stonework, and metal roofing. This beautifully proportioned design is simultaneously inviting and rich in appearance. The main level of the home flows naturally from the foyer through to the open living room. Surrounded by windows, the spacious combined kitchen and dining area provides easy access to a wrap-around deck. The master bedroom suite is also located on the main level, offering a luxurious bathroom and walk-in closet, as well as a private den and deck. The upper level features two full bed and bath suites, a loft area, and a bunkroom, giving homeowners ample space for kids and guests. An additional guest suite is located on the lower level. This, along with an exercise room, dual kitchenettes, billiards, and a family entertainment center, all walk out to more outdoor living space and the home’s backyard. Photographer: William Hebert

Pirate's Cove

Black Ink Interiors

Under the fort is the bar. Marble that looks like the map of the world was used on the countertop, island and backsplash. The Union Jack hides the t.v. when not in use. The opening to the right of the photo is a tunnel from the pool to the bar area. On your swim through, you can take a break on the ledge inside and admire the aquarium. Misters and fans provide relief on hot summer days. Jenny Slade photography

Transitional Rustic Family Retreat Home

B.L. Rieke Custom Home Builders

This comfortable, yet gorgeous, family home combines top quality building and technological features with all of the elements a growing family needs. Between the plentiful, made-for-them custom features, and a spacious, open floorplan, this family can relax and enjoy living in their beautiful dream home for years to come. Photos by Thompson Photography

Costa Mesa Home: Interior Remodel

Cal-Best Construction

Complete interior renovation included custom kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops in kitchen and wetbar, custom vanities, tile showers, and countertops for four bathrooms, hardwood floor refinishing, stone flooring, carpeting, new lighting plan, French doors, windows, and paint.

Pool House Fireplace

Artefact, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Red Pine Lodge

Meadowlark Design+Build

The bar area in the lower level is the perfect place to enjoy watching your favorite sports team. This custom designed and built home was constructed by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, MI. Photos by John Carlson.

Christopherson Road

Specpro Construction Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and beige floor.

Wisconsin Lake House Remodel

Oliver Construction LLC

photo by Jennifer Oliver
Mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

wet bar

Castle Pines Remodeling LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, granite splashback, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Orangeville Family Room

Black Sheep Interior Design

Scott Norsworthy
Large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with slate floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and subway tile splashback.

Bar

Custom Woodworking Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Brentwood, TN Addition/Remodel

Noble Johnson Architects

Existing wet bar refresh with updated hardware, batkcplash tile, wall paint and faucet.
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, slate floors and blue floor.

Kitchen & Living Space Update

Realty Design Associates, Inc.

Country home bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, slate floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Splashback and Slate Floors

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.