Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Manchester with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Queen Anne Remdodel

Mohler + Ghillino Architects

A series of alder cabinets (this one with a bar) define the living, dining and kitchen areas in the otherwise open upper floor space. Jesse L. Young Phototography

Kitchens

Kitchen Classics, Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

River Cove Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

white oak coffee station built-in cabinet
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

41 West - Marco Island, FL - Cape Marco - Veracruz - High Rise Condo 7

41 West

Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Sorghum Mill Esatate

Nicole Rickey Interior Design

Flow Photography
Design ideas for an expansive country wet bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Design ideas for a small mediterranean wet bar in Charleston with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

North Oaks - Transitional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Avalon Painting & Fine Finishes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Transitional Kitchen Renovation in Washington, DC

BOWA

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Lexington Basement Remodel

Elza B. Design, Inc.

A family contacted us to come up with a basement renovation design project including wet bar, wine cellar, and family media room. The owners had modern sensibilities and wanted an interesting color palette. Photography: Jared Kuzia

Dark and Dramatic Ukrainian Village Townhouse

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Mike Schwartz
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Chicago with wood benchtops, mirror splashback, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Lower Level Kitchenette

The Tuckerman Home Group

Design ideas for a large eclectic galley wet bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mansfield Boho Glam

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Inspiration for a small wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Skyline Country Club

Eren Design and Remodel

Robin Stancliff
Design ideas for an expansive wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Small mediterranean wet bar in Charleston with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

Walters

The Arbor House Inc.

Photo of a large country galley seated home bar in Wichita with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Glenwood MD Ply-boo

Prince Kitchens

Dimitri Ganas
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and bamboo floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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.