Photos by Dana Hoff
Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ollala remodel

Brett Marlo Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige splashback and brown benchtop.

First Custom Home - Lake Elmo, MN

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Lower level wet bar with beverage center, dishwasher, custom cabinets and natural stone backsplash.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel and New Bar Space in Oviedo

KBF Design Gallery

Mid-sized transitional home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback and stone tile splashback.

Home Bars & Cellars

Fred E. Varney Company

This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wellesley Remodel

Carby's Lumber

This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Boston with solid surface benchtops, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Sandy Springs Basement Design/Build

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

This client wanted their Terrace Level to be comprised of the warm finishes and colors found in a true Tuscan home. Basement was completely unfinished so once we space planned for all necessary areas including pre-teen media area and game room, adult media area, home bar and wine cellar guest suite and bathroom; we started selecting materials that were authentic and yet low maintenance since the entire space opens to an outdoor living area with pool. The wood like porcelain tile used to create interest on floors was complimented by custom distressed beams on the ceilings. Real stucco walls and brick floors lit by a wrought iron lantern create a true wine cellar mood. A sloped fireplace designed with brick, stone and stucco was enhanced with the rustic wood beam mantle to resemble a fireplace seen in Italy while adding a perfect and unexpected rustic charm and coziness to the bar area. Finally decorative finishes were applied to columns for a layered and worn appearance. Tumbled stone backsplash behind the bar was hand painted for another one of a kind focal point. Some other important features are the double sided iron railed staircase designed to make the space feel more unified and open and the barrel ceiling in the wine cellar. Carefully selected furniture and accessories complete the look.

Irvington Mediterranean Whole House Remodel

COOPER Design Build

Expansive mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Portfolio

Fox Home Innovations

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Wichita with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Woodlands Contemporary

Windham Builders

The Woodlands, 2013 - New Construction
Design ideas for a contemporary seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Built in Humidor Behind Glass Door Cabinet

Denise Quade Design

This guest bedroom transform into a family room and a murphy bed is lowered with guests need a place to sleep. Built in cherry cabinets and cherry paneling is around the entire room. The glass cabinet houses a humidor for cigar storage. Two floating shelves offer a spot for display and stacked stone is behind them to add texture. A TV was built in to the cabinets so it is the ultimate relaxing zone. A murphy bed folds down when an extra bed is needed.

Kitchen Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

Photo of a large country galley seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Corner bar

Chase Ryan

Corner bar with dimensional granite diamond tile, and zebra wood cabinets.
Small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and white floor.

Home Theater I Home Entertainment Spaces

Custom Cinema & Sound

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Other with stone tile splashback, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and carpet.

La Quinta

McKee & Company

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, quartz benchtops and stone tile splashback.

Martis Camp Lot 138

J & C Custom Cabinets Inc.

New Construction-Savage, MN | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Builder: Homes By Tradition LLC
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Wellesley Remodel

Carby's Lumber

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Ballwin Basement with Bar and Fireplace

Pro Basement Inc.

Larry Otte
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with ceramic floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium wood cabinets.

Tropical Home Bar

Photo of a tropical galley seated home bar in Other with medium wood cabinets, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Stone 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.