This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

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Gulfstream Builders, Inc.

Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Wilmington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink and travertine floors.

Contemporary Kitchen

Kitchens & Interiors, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback and travertine floors.

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Marble Uniques

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

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Home & Office Cabinetry of Delaware Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Cozy Carpet Look Book

Cozy Interiors

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and linoleum floors.

35 Fletcher Ct

Paffrath & Thomas Real Estate

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Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

St. Paul Kitchen #2

Sletten Interior Solutions, LLC

Design ideas for a large l-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback and stone tile splashback.

Maple Bar Area

Kitchen Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Modern Riverside Update

Arlene Williams

Modern single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Project Saddlerock

Makkan Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Trailblazer

Citizen Design

This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Jordan Remodel

Dana Construction Company LLC

Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Olympic Valley Team

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with black splashback, stone tile splashback, grey floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Rustic Modern Lodge

Diane Hasso Studios

An original 8'x4' Wall Art Panel created with Mica & Glass by Designer/Artist Diane Hasso is mounted behind the bar acting as the ultimate focal point. The bar face is black hex tile with wrapped onto the floor and cut out into the Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring.

Exquisite Entertainment Room Renovation

Remodeling And Repair By Charlie

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, brown floor, black benchtop, light wood cabinets, black splashback and granite splashback.

Stonecutter

The Bradburn Group

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall home bar in Toronto with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Curved Wet Bar

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Curved wet bar by Crystal Cabinets
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Irongate, Durango

Galbraith Design Inc. / Galbraith Builders, Inc.

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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet and white floor.

Curved Wet Bar Mirrors

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Curved wet bar by Crystal Cabinets
Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Black 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.