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.

Cliffs Valley

State Interiors Custom Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Uinta Way - Washingston Virginia Vale, Denver, CO

Perch Construction and Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and carpet.

Rustic Farmhouse

McCue Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, concrete floors and beige floor.

Contemporary Basement Bar

Dorman Home Remodeling, Inc.

RB Hill
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Elements $30,000 and Over

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Euro Design Build, Richardson, Texas, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Interior Element $30,000 and Over
Small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, marble floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Bella Belcaro

Wm Ohs Showrooms

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Basement Finishing

Sebring Design Build

Portraits of Home by Rachael Ormond
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Nashville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble floors and matchstick tile splashback.

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.

Naperville, IL - Kitchen & Interior Remodel

Design First Builders

Joel Hernandez
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown 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.

Chicago Residence

Illinois Granite & Marble Ltd.

Krzysztof Hotlos
Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Chicago with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white cabinets.

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.

Frank and Sherri Kitchen

Marsden Construction Company

Diana Marsden
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Granada Hills - Transitional Style Kitchen & Exterior

Noah Construction & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Glen Abbey Bar

A&C Remodeling Magicians LLC

Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Custom Home Remodels

Alcova Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Backsplashes

Man N Mountain-Tile & Stone

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Taylor Creek Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.