Design ideas for a contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and grey floor.

Waterbury Center Kitchen Remodel

Green Line Builders

RS Designs
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, slate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

RD Henry Bars

Colorado Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Denver with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Antelope Lane

ArcWest Architects

New residential project completed in Parker, Colorado in early 2016 This project is well sited to take advantage of tremendous views to the west of the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak. A contemporary home with a touch of craftsman styling incorporating a Wrap Around porch along the Southwest corner of the house. Photographer: Nathan Strauch at Hot Shot Pros

Long Beach Township

JS Pro Construction

Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped home bar in New York with blue cabinets, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback and white benchtop.

Lakeview Residence - Niro Developments

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

This home looks like it has always been in the established community of Lakeview. It fits in like a charm. The builder was Niro Developments and the Architectural Design was done by Scala Design. This colorful client was excited to bring color into their home and make it their own. The bold colorful artwork adds pops of color throughout. We love the custom hoodfan by Hammersmith in the kitchen, and the blue on the island. This client did customize their home and make it their own. It was so fun to help them!

Waterbury Center Kitchen Remodel

Green Line Builders

RS Designs
Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, slate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets 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.