A wet bar pretty enough to be on display. Photography by Danny Piassick. House design by Charles Isreal.
Photo of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Finished Basement Malvern, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Wayne, Wy

COCOON

Finished Basement, Diner Booth, Bar Area, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Elevated Bar, Granite Countertops, Cherry Cabinets, Tiled Backsplash, Wet Bar, Slate Flooring, Tiled Floor, Footrest, Bar Height Counter, Built-In Cabinets, Entertainment Unit, Surround Sound, Walk-Out Basement, Kids Play Area, Full Basement Bathroom, Bathroom, Basement Shower, Entertaining Space, Malvern, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Wayne, Wynnewood, Glen Mills, Media, Newtown Square, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Aston, Berwyn, Frazer, Main Line, Phoenixville,

Mona Home Remodel

Designs By Liv

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Chantilly Theater

JDS Construction Services LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Modern Bar - Scottsdale AZ

Builders Flooring & Design

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, no sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and black cabinets.

Remodel - Interior Architecture

FORNEY + architecture, LLC

small closet was transformed into a bar, project in St. Louis, MO
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in St Louis with granite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Kingswood Modern

Pure Style by Jerry Bussanmas

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

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.

Contemporary Basement

Wenger Contracting, Inc

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Dark Cherry Transitional kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Concepts

Chipper Hatter Architectural Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with light hardwood floors, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, beige floor, no sink and glass-front cabinets.

Living Room Bar

Kitchens by Chapdelaine / Chapdelaine Builders

3 season porch conversion to Living Room Bar. Exterior brick facade punctuated by symmetrical arched openings. Cabinetry in "Slate" with a Black licorice accent.

Edmonds

Alair Kirkland

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Encinitas New Home

Method Development

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

White kitchen, walnut top

Nathan Alan Design

Inspiration for a small transitional wet bar in Indianapolis with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, marble floors and grey floor.

Asheville, NC-Contemporary Craftsman

Wright Jenkins Home Design

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodeling P

JMV Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

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.

Mona Home Remodel

Designs By Liv

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Award winning New Home

Whitehall Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Four Feathers Wine Estates

Inland Lighting

Contemporary bar and wine tasting room. Designer: Melissa Brewer of MB Designs, Yakima, WA Cabinets and Photo by Ron Olson of Yakima Valley Cabinets
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Splashback 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.