This wet bar sits adjacent to the gym and the sport court and features multiple refrigerated drawers. Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Butler's Pantry/Bar - AWCH

User

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

RG Project

Dion Group Projects

Large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Sydney with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Lighthouse Point Transitional Comfort

The Kitchenworks

This Bar area, close to the dining room table has a mix of many organic elements making the interior seem as though the landscape is feeding inside, giving it a nice life-like quality. Photo by: Matt Horton

Double Oven Cabinets

Express Wholesale Cabinets

J & K Brand
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Oakley Home Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and slate floors.

McCord Job

Smith Building Specialties, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Interior Stone Tile Wall

Pro Skill Construction

Step, landing, and French doors to the kitchen next to the wet bar. NOTE: oval mirror on order for wall between cabinets
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Transitional new construction

Courtney Holland Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Coastal Lifestyle

Destin Flooring America Showroom

Large beach style galley wet bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Kings Grant Renovation in Fenwick Island DE

Sea Light Design-Build

Kings Grant Renovation Vol.1 Beverage Center with Andromeda White Granite Countertop, White Wood Glass Cabinets and Tile Backsplash
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, matchstick tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

Palindrome Design, LLC

RG Project

Dion Group Projects

Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Sydney with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Cleveland

Oakley Home Builders

Krista Sobkowiak
Small beach style galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

NJ Home Bar With Kegerator

Pro Skill Construction

Kegerator and cabinetry recessed in the corner
Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Stunning Stone Home Bar

Pro Skill Construction

Wet bar in the great room behind the cooktop wall of the kitchen
Design ideas for a large single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors and matchstick tile splashback.

NJ Great Room And Wet Bar

Pro Skill Construction

As the neon sign says, "OPEN!" It must be 5:00 somewhere!
Large transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Oakley Home Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and slate floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Matchstick Tile 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.