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.

Newport Beach Interior Remodel

Mola Builders Inc

Hadel Productions
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, beige floor, no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Boston Magazine Design Home 2016

Angela Ballard

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Clean modern Bar

Kathleen Ramsey, Allied ASID

The client wanted a stunning bar with room for a large TV and closed shelving to hide any messes. We lined the back of the bar with the same ledger stone on the TV/Fireplace wall and added accent lighting to rake across the tile. Additionally we used a white Cambria countertop and did a waterfall outside edge on the raised bar. Photo: Matt Kocoureck

Light-FIlled Addition to a Victorian Lady

Kyle Timothy Home

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Shimmo Beach House

Sophie Metz Design

Reid Builders - Builder Sam Oberter - Photography
Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Boston with matchstick tile splashback.

Modern Bar - Scottsdale AZ

Builders Flooring & Design

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

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.

Classic Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

ACR Kitchen And Bath, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and matchstick tile splashback.

Chris & Sherrie's Home

T.A. French - Custom Builder

Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Newton St Custom Home

Chase Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Juno Beach

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and medium wood cabinets.

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.

Custom Design - Bar - The Ridges

Blue Heron

Private Residence
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall wet bar in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Contemporary Lodge

Karl Voelkel- JMJ House Inc.

Expansive country wet bar in Houston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Milano

LR Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and black benchtop.

Basement Renovations

Jedan Brothers Contracting

This is an example of a traditional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Рустика Домашний бар

Inspiration for a country single-wall wet bar in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige floor, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

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

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.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile Splashback and Limestone 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.