This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Walk-up Bar with built in wine rack

Julia Zettler Design

This is an example of a country single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

The Perfect Bar For a Gathering

KBF by Audi Contractors

With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!

Rustic Style- Home Bar

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Photo of a large country seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and laminate floors.

Rustic Chic Basement Overhaul

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This rustic-inspired basement includes an entertainment area, two bars, and a gaming area. The renovation created a bathroom and guest room from the original office and exercise room. To create the rustic design the renovation used different naturally textured finishes, such as Coretec hard pine flooring, wood-look porcelain tile, wrapped support beams, walnut cabinetry, natural stone backsplashes, and fireplace surround,

Tennessee Cabin

Innovative Custom Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

Modern Remodel

The Arvada Flooring Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and grey floor.

Family Retreat with Hidden Surprises

InFocus Designs

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oldsmar New Build

Macale Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a small galley home bar in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

The Perfect Bar For a Gathering

KBF by Audi Contractors

With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!

Rustic Barnwood Bar

Gooding Carpentry LTD

Photo of a country home bar in Edmonton with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and brown benchtop.

Tennessee Cabin

Innovative Custom Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

Basement Wet Bar

Reliable Home Improvement

Full custom basement wet bar and entertainment area with bar stools and marble countertops. Built for large or small gatherings.
Photo of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

DC - Full House Renovation

MBW Designs

Man Cave Basement Bar and Wine Cellar photo by Tod Connell Photography
Small contemporary seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and beige floor.

New Home - Wise

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have a stunning new home project. This home uses Marsh Furniture cabinets through out the home to create a very modern farmhouse look. Clean whites and rich espresso stains are found all through the home to create a clean look while still providing some contrast with the dark espresso stain. Designer: Aaron Mauk

The Model Home

CONCORE DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC

Photo of a small transitional seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

Family Retreat with Hidden Surprises

InFocus Designs

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chelsea Cabinets

Panache Inspiration Center

Home bar nestled in the basement, ready to use for guests and family movie nights! With pizza maker, glass rack, pop corn machine and a TV to watch the game! Tile installed through Rob at Hanson Masonry in Starbuck, MN!

Basement Renovation - Entertainment Level

The Somerset Hills HandyMan & Co.

Dave Grohl
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and laminate floors.

Kitchens

Atmosphere Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style home bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Tile Splashback and Laminate 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.