Traditional wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets and metal splashback.

Modern traditional bar area with faux crocodile skin ceiling, custom walnut cabinetry, mirrored wall tile.
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and brown floor.

In-Town Estate Series - Myers Park/Eastover/Foxcroft

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Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped home bar in Charlotte with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

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ML Electric Incorporated

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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MC Designs and Interiors

Photo of a contemporary single-wall home bar in Calgary with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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Rutt Quality Cabinetry

Inspiration for an arts and crafts wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

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ELEMENTS

Large transitional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and metal splashback.

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Andrea Nalesso Architetto

Veduta esterna dal cortile. Un sistema di logge filtra gli affacci degli spazi interni dell'abitazione verso la corte. La loggia principale ospita inoltre una cucina esterna

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Alexis Dietrich Designs

Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in Little Rock with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Shipping Container Home

MC Designs and Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall home bar in Calgary with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Metal 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.