Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sobus Project

American Kitchen Concepts Inc

Large transitional l-shaped home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bryn Mawr 6

Inspired Designs by Molly

Wet bar with wine cooler
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Highgrove

Vaughan Building Company

wet bar
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Open Shelving Over Sink

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Open shelving above this kitchen sink showcases functional and beautiful pieces.
Traditional wet bar in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

The Doral

Mark Winter Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home bar in Other with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Ridgefield luxury renovation

Gerety Building and Restoration

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, marble splashback and medium hardwood floors.

SKY'S THE LIMIT

Gemini Design Group LLC

Total first floor renovation in Bridgewater, NJ. This young family added 50% more space and storage to their home without moving. By reorienting rooms and using their existing space more creatively, we were able to achieve all their wishes. This comprehensive 8 month renovation included: 1-removal of a wall between the kitchen and old dining room to double the kitchen space. 2-closure of a window in the family room to reorient the flow and create a 186" long bookcase/storage/tv area with seating now facing the new kitchen. 3-a dry bar 4-a dining area in the kitchen/family room 5-total re-think of the laundry room to get them organized and increase storage/functionality 6-moving the dining room location and office 7-new ledger stone fireplace 8-enlarged opening to new dining room and custom iron handrail and balusters 9-2,000 sf of new 5" plank red oak flooring in classic grey color with color ties on ceiling in family room to match 10-new window in kitchen 11-custom iron hood in kitchen 12-creative use of tile 13-new trim throughout

Wisteria Lane

Troico

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured splashback and marble splashback.

Organic Harmony

Dorene Gomez Interiors

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Wisteria Lane

Troico

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, laminate benchtops and marble splashback.

MIDTOWN CHIC

Design State Inc.

Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Toronto with marble benchtops, marble splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Claverach Park Classic | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Eclectic Flair Renovation

Melichar Architects

Photo by Jessica Ayala
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pikesville House

Melissa Marcus Designs

Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, marble splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen/Bath/Bar - Clark, NJ

Rappa Construction, LLC.

New bar in open floor plan. Undercounter wine cooler, bar sink, marble backsplash, floating shelves.
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

All In, On a Bluff

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

photo: Paul Grdina
Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen and Butler's Pantry Remodel

Yellow Design & Build

Wet bar with mushroom brown cabinets and mesh front doors. Also featuring a hammered brass sink.
Small transitional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

William Bottomley Designed House, New Hope

Nastasi Vail Design

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Light Kitchens

The Bradburn Group

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Splashback and Medium 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.