Custom bar cabinet designed to display the ship model built by the client's father. THe wine racking is reminiscent of waves and the ship lap siding adds a nautical flair. Photo: Tracy Witherspoon

Stylish Comfort: Bar

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

Detailed iron doors create a grand entrance into this wet bar. Mirrored backsplash adds dimension to the space and helps the backlit yellow acrylic make the bar the focal point. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Dan Piassick

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

Kitchen Design

Katherine Joy Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, grey splashback, white cabinets, no sink and medium hardwood floors.

Stately Colonial

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and stone slab splashback.

Montgomery Whole House Renovation

Legacy Builders Group

Kyle Cannon
Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Coastal Cottage

ADŌR Homes

reclaimed wood drawers Benjamin moore super white cabinets quartz countertops closet organizer in gray Smoke Gray tile with white grout Sub Zero glass front fridge Microwave with Trim Kit Image by @Spacecrafting

Scarborough Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

Darren Setlow Photography
Inspiration for a large country home bar in Portland Maine with white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Traditionalist Townhome

The Mansion

Interior designer Emily Hughes, IIDA, helped her clients from Florida create a light and airy feel for their Iowa City town house. The couple requested a casual, elegant style incorporating durable, cleanable finishes, fabrics and furnishings. Artwork, rugs, furnishings, window treatments and interior design by Emily Hughes at The Mansion. The floors are a maple stained in a warm gray-brown, provided by Grays Hardwood. Tile/Stone and carpets: Randy's Carpets. Kitchen, bath and bar cabinets/counter tops: Kitchens by Design. Builder/Developer: Jeff Hendrickson. Lighting/Fans: Light Expressions by Shaw. Paint: Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray. Photography: Jaimy Ellis.

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.

House -- 28th Street North

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Butlers pantry features custom inset cabinets with glass front cabinets, wine storage, undermount copper bar sink, undercounter wine refrigeration, quartz counter tops.

DSUndergroundSwank

Amy Storm & Company

Basement Remodel with multiple areas for work, play and relaxation. Kitchenette / Bar
Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Chicago with vinyl floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Westminster Estate

The WhiteHouse Collection

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, an undermount sink, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Ranch Project

GLDESIGN

This is an example of a large beach style single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

New Kids on the Block

House of Ferari

In this full service residential remodel project, we left no stone, or room, unturned. We created a beautiful open concept living/dining/kitchen by removing a structural wall and existing fireplace. This home features a breathtaking three sided fireplace that becomes the focal point when entering the home. It creates division with transparency between the living room and the cigar room that we added. Our clients wanted a home that reflected their vision and a space to hold the memories of their growing family. We transformed a contemporary space into our clients dream of a transitional, open concept home.

Mancave basement

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

Mancave with media room, full bathroom, gym, bar and wine room.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Home Remodel

Able And Baker

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, white benchtop and mirror splashback.

From Lemons to Lemonade - A Harvey Remodel

K Two Designs, Inc.

Dark wood bar mirrors the kitchen with the satin brass hardware, plumbing and sink. The hexagonal, geometric tile give a handsome finish to the gentleman's bar. Wine cooler and under counter pull out drawers for the liquor keep the top from clutter.

Oasis In the Woods

LiLu Interiors

This prairie home tucked in the woods strikes a harmonious balance between modern efficiency and welcoming warmth. This home's thoughtful design extends to the beverage bar area, which features open shelving and drawers, offering convenient storage for all drink essentials. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/north-oaks-prairie-home-interior-design/

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey 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.