This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Fossil Creek Bar

Haven Design and Construction

This small but practical bar packs a bold design punch. It's complete with wine refrigerator, icemaker, a liquor storage cabinet pullout and a bar sink. LED lighting provides shimmer to the glass cabinets and metallic backsplash tile, while a glass and gold chandelier adds drama. Quartz countertops provide ease in cleaning and peace of mind against wine stains. The arched entry ways lead to the kitchen and dining areas, while the opening to the hallway provides the perfect place to walk up and converse at the bar.

River North Condo Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

Similarly to the kitchen, we decided to anchor both sides of the built-ins with floor-to-ceiling towers. The clean lines of the cabinetry and sleekness of the open shelves are balanced out by a decorative arch in the center that gives the built-ins the classic touch our client was drawn to. We completed the built-in design with sleek glass shelving to display decorative barware and accessories.

Miami Contemporary

Susan Gail Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Historic Farmhouse Renovation

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

In the original residence, the kitchen occupied this space. With the addition to house the kitchen, our architects designed a butler's pantry for this space with extensive storage. The exposed beams and wide-plan wood flooring extends throughout this older portion of the structure.

Granite Way Project

Davis Design

Taube Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with no sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Bellaire Natural Beauty

The Design Firm

Inspiration for a large transitional galley wet bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modern Home on Championship Golf Course

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kirkland Kitchen Renovation

Northwest Interiors & Design

WE Studio Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white benchtop, no sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Stark Punk

Colossus Mfg.

Black stained wooden wet bar with copper tile backsplash, matte black hardware, round milk glass sconces, and a built in fridge.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Bozeman New Construction

Montana Tile & Stone

Rab Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Coastal Cottage

ADŌR Homes

Benjamin Moore Black shaker style cabinets Belvedere granite countertops Black leather, brass and acrylic barstools Feiss pendants Metallic black subway tile Emtek satin brass hardware white oak flooring with custom stain Photo by @Spacecrafting

Duluth Condo Remodel

Crabtree Remodeling,LLC

Custom wet bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fieldstone White Kitchen with Slate Gray Stain Island

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, we only provided the design and cabinetry. On the perimeter is Fieldstone Cabinets in Roseburg Door Style, Maple Wood, Macadamia Finish Color with “L” edge profile. On the island is Fieldstone Cabinets Roseburg Door Style, Maple Wood, Slate Stain with “L” outside edge profile. The hardware is Top Knobs Ascendra Pull 5 1/16.

Kitchen After - New Bar Area

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse

Lauren Levant Interior

This is an example of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop, grey cabinets, grey splashback and glass tile splashback.

Thai Project

San Diego Remodeling Pros

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Idlewild Contemporary

DW Distinctive Properties

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Tile Splashback and Light Hardwood 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.