This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with wood benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback and brown benchtop.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Phillip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Mountain Retreat in Mtn. Aire

Ashley's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, light hardwood floors, slate splashback and beige floor.

Wet Bar

Fairview Custom Homes

Aperture Vision Photography
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, black cabinets, green splashback, slate floors, slate splashback, brown benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Functional, beautiful, and hard-wearing surfaces are the name of the game in this basement bar. The dark-stained barn wood bar back will hold its own against the inevitable shoe scuffs of guests. The slate back splash tiles and galvanized metal pendant lights are built to last while holding up to years of use.

Gull Lake 1 - Bar

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, slate splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Riverfront loft

Farr Interiors LLC

Custom built in rustic bar! a mix of slate, fusion granite, oil rubbed oversized hardware and textured glass panels makes for a an interesting family bar!

Raritan, NJ

Casa Bella DesignZ & Improvements

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback and black benchtop.

2014 Idea ShowHouse

Arteva Homes

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and limestone splashback.

Basement Sports Bar

Boss Design Ltd

A basement sports bar! In this house, is definitely a great addition. Also that you can watch mutliple games at once and keep everyone happy! No more expensive beers out at the busy bars, you can sit and relax and enjoy it all from home. Loving the detail of the decor sheet metal around the front of the raise bar top. Also that the bar stools are the same as what is in the kitchen, just a darker grey. Again bringing consistency throughout a home just brings all the rooms together, especially with the open concept home being so popular at this time.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Rowayton Transitional Beach House - Bar

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Outdoor Man Cave

Calista Kitchen & Bath

The kitchen may be for the wife but this outdoor bar is definitely for the husband. All selections for this project were made by the husband to give him his ultimate Outdoor Man Cave. Equipped with plenty of cold beer in the fridge and a TV for Sunday Night Football, this space is a mini Florida Escape.

Fairway Lane

Hy-Tec Construction Inc

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

John Marshall

Cherry Hill Custom Homes

The lower level bar includes a beverage / wine refrigerator, built-in trash can and wall cabinets for glass storage. The open area in the middle allows the future owner to customize with glass shelves for liquor, a wall-mounted tv or a piece of artwork.

Sleepy Hollow Remodel

Brovelli Architecture + Construction

A home bar adjacent to the kitchen, dining and living room makes entertaining a breeze. A dedicated dishwasher for bar glasses protects delicate glassware.

BENTLEYVILLE WET BAR

Harlequin Design Studio

Rustic wet bar with wine cubbies, granite counter top with under mount sink and slate backsplash.
Country home bar in Cleveland with slate splashback.

Gibson Island Basement Bar

Beth Schleupner

Photo of a transitional seated home bar in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, limestone splashback, limestone floors and brown benchtop.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Elizabeth, NJ Bar & Wine Cellar

Filipe Custom Woodwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain floors and slate splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone Splashback and Slate 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.