This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

Casablanca-Inspired bar

Taylor House Interiors

Casablanca-inspired French country bar with soapstone countertops, wine barrel seating and bamboo ceiling.
This is an example of a small tropical u-shaped seated home bar in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and limestone floors.

Reach Island

McRoberts Interiors, Inc.

Captured To Sell
Photo of an eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and black splashback.

Huntington Harbour

MID

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Bar & Family Room - Bay Area, Sunnyvale

Summit Remodeling Company Inc.

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and slate floors.

Connecticut bar redux

Dale Combelic Designs

Dale Combelic Re-imagination of an existing bar space. Re use of base back bar cabinets with new fronts. Stained birch veneer panels with metal accent angled corners at base. New soffit and lighting, coal granite columns and base and new granite tops. New granite border around existing marble floor. Tall bottle storage cabinet with pullout interior. New ceiling finishes at existing skylit coffer.

Hudson Model - 6002 E. Forbes

Sanders Lifestyles, LLC

Basement Bar T&J Studios
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Villa Othmarschen

BAID

Marcus Bredt
Small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Hamburg with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback and brown benchtop.

The Walls Apartment

Manuel Roditi Architect and Interior Designer

Eduardo Roditi Photography
Mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble floors and grey floor.

Windows

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Luxury homes with elegant custom windows designed by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspirational photos with window ideas!

Residencia en la Zona Norte

Michel Design

Cuando entras a este espacio y lo vez por vez primera, es... como magia, la magia esta en que los clientes quieran que su casa refleje lo mejor de ellos, su personalidad, sus sueños y uno se convierte en el intérprete de sus deseos, de sus sueños, y lograrlo es simplemente “magia“

Residencia en la Zona Norte

Michel Design

PH VA

Línea Vertical

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Mexico City with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black floor and black benchtop.

Floating Shelves with Quarter Sawn Stained Oak Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

Stained quarter sawn oak shaker cabinets were used in this home wet bar. A sink, beverage center, and alcohol bottle shelves all maximize storage and functionality. Black sueded granite was selected for masculinity and warmth. Floating shelves between wall cabinets provides the perfect spot to display alcohol bottles.

Recessed Lighting

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Inspiring interiors with recessed lighting by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook for more inspiring photos and home decor ideas!!

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

Kitchens/ Dining Rooms

L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.

Home Builder Ridge Stone Homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Knotty Alder Wet Bar - Okotoks

One Tree Construction Inc

Mike Vanderland
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Shaker Style Rift Red Oak

Kitchen Crafters Plus

Custom built Rift Red Oak, Medium Stain and Glaze. Photo by: Al Brisebois
Design ideas for an arts and crafts seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Custom Colorado Lodge

User

Basement bar inspired by the bar from Cheers
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback and carpet.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Black 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.