Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

various ruebl houses

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The lower level recreation area has a second kitchen with casual seating area and two sided fireplace. The wood herringbone ceiling over the table is repeated over the billiards area. The stone floor and all natural materials enhance the rustic character of the home.

Foothills Glam

Aesthetics Interiors Inc

Design ideas for an expansive modern galley wet bar in Phoenix with travertine floors, beige floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

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.

McCormick Ranch Residence - Kitchen Bar

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, travertine floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Riccione - Black Galaxy Bar

GoodFellas Granite, LLC.

Black Galaxy Granite.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

Wilson Basement

Daylight Basement Company

2-level Open Bar
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

Our client's came to us wanting to add a bar to entertain their friends. The walls and flooring were in place in this finished basement. Based on some inspiration images the client brought to us, we designed a space for a feature wall of cabinetry, beautiful granite countertops, appliances, and last but certainly not least; easy access to cold draft beer. An angled wall was added for optimal viewing of the flat screen. Metallic grasscloth wallpaper, a hexagon marble backsplash, and custom window treatments complete the design.

Dural Project - Bar

Dan Kitchens Australia

Jarrah timber Bar with raised bench. Caesarstone Mink benchtop and matching splashback.
Design ideas for a large modern home bar in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and travertine floors.

Mount Dora Split Level

Gail Barley Interiors, LLC

This lakefront, split level home in Mount Dora features a secondary kitchen and bar area in the game room for plenty of entertaining. Gail Barley Interiors created an updated kitchen plan, a custom bar and two custom designed banquettes to fully optimize the space.

Riccione - Black Galaxy Bar

GoodFellas Granite, LLC.

Blacl Galaxy granite
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Splashback and Travertine 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.