Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Avington

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Made in Michigan

Meadowlark Design+Build

A custom bar is nestled into the curvature of the stairway. All wood is from the homeowners wood mill in Michigan. Design and Construction by Meadowlark Design + Build. Photography by Jeff Garland. Stair railing by Drew Kyte of Kyte Metalwerks.

Spanish Oaks Contemporary

Laura Burton Interiors

An Indoor Lady
Contemporary wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Bay Village Home Remodel

KAS Interior Design

This is a home bar and entertainment area. A bar, hideable television, hidden laundry powder room and billiard area are included in this space. The bar is a combination of lacquered cabinetry with rustic barnwood details. A metal backsplash adds a textural effect. A glass Nanawall not shown in photo completely slides open out to a pool and outdoor entertaining area.

Tropicana Lounge

Cachet Studios, LLC

This remodeled has a brand new bar with counter top gaming and TV's. The lounge has all new custrom furniture with new carpet and tile. The fixtures were custom design to fit the space.

Beacon

D&G Construction

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metal splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cherry Hills Village Custom home

Austin Signature Homes

Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Soprano Basement

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Northgrove Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Interior view of the Northgrove Residence. Interior Design by Amity Worrell & Co. Construction by Smith Builders. Photography by Andrea Calo.
This is an example of an expansive beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with open cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor, black benchtop and metal splashback.

White Kitchen

Renaissance Partners, LLC

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

River View

TruKitchens

This lower level bar features cabinets from Shiloh Cabinetry on hickory in "Silas" with a "Graphite" glaze in their Lancaster door style. The reflective backsplash and pipe shelves bring character to the space. Builder: Insignia Homes; Architect: J. Visser Design; Interior Design: Cannarsa Structure & Design; Appliances: Bekins; Photography: Ashley Avila Photography

Fairview Custom New Build

BGI Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Denver | Project 2110

Shadow Creek Homes

Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback, porcelain floors and black benchtop.

Burt Lake Remodel for Functionality

Birchwood Construction Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Modified Medley

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Regent Place Longboat Key Club

Ocean Builders of S W Florida Inc

Custom wet bar cabinetry with integrated under cabinet lighting and recessed plug mold. Metal mosaic backsplash. Engineered quartz countertops.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Pinnacles Cove Build

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.

Made in Michigan

Meadowlark Design+Build

A custom bar is nestled into the curvature of the stairway. All wood is from the homeowners wood mill in Michigan. A custom bank of curved drawers and cabinets match the staircase curvature. Design and Construction by Meadowlark Design + Build. Photography by Jeff Garland. Stair railing by Drew Kyte of Kyte Metalwerks.

Avington

Visbeen Architects

Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Metal Splashback and Black Benchtop

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.