This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Penthouse Marvel - Project 2516

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Oswego Basement Bard

Design First Builders

Mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

New Canaan, CT Renovation

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jane Beiles Photography
Large beach style galley wet bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, limestone floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Bars

Studio R Design

Dimensional gold tile with dark cabinetry and a concrete-eque countertop.
Photo of a contemporary wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Tile Flooring

Northwest Carpet One

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

All Things Texan Mancave

Cindi B. Jones

An entertainment space for discerning client who loves Texas, vintage, reclaimed materials, stone, distressed wood, beer tapper, wine, and sports memorabilia. Photo by Jeremy Fenelon

Tuscan Mansion: Dry Bar/Kitchen

Tamara Day Design

Small galley home bar in Kansas City with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Remodels and Additions

PGC Building + Design

Chandler Photography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

William Spencer/Kingsmill

Kitchen Design Inc.

Small modern home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

MANCAVE

Loria Design Group

Bar area provides seating for 5, plus the Bartender of course! A pub tables allows for puzzles, drinks or both.
Large transitional galley seated home bar in New York with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and vinyl floors.

Kelly Res.

Stanley Martin Renovations

Precision Home Solutions specializes in remodeled bath and kitchens, finished basements/bars. We keep your budget and ideas in mind when designing your dream space. We work closely with you during the entire process making it fun to remodel. We are a small company with 25 years in the construction business with professional and personalized service. We look forward to earning your business and exceeding your expectations. The start of your remodel journey begins with a visit to your home. We determine what your needs, budget and dreams are. We then design your space with all your needs considered staying with-in budget.

Bridgehampton Project

Stone Logic

Custom sized Metal Tile Backsplash with Limestone tops.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modern Rustic Bar

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

JM Lifestyles Concrete, Nancy Coutts Metalwork, C Garibaldi Photography,
This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Edmonds

Alair Kirkland

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sullivan's Island Kitchen Renovation

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Jason Stemple
Small contemporary l-shaped home bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Dawes Basement

Daylight Basement Company

50's Soda Fountain Joint
Mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Atlanta with vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor, a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, terrazzo benchtops and metal splashback.

Double Oven Cabinets

Express Wholesale Cabinets

J & K Brand
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Madison Avenue Addition + Reno

Michaelson Homes LLC

The family room bar and wet bar features a custom cabinetry and countertop, a metallic tile backsplash, glass front doors, an undermount sink, and seating for five.

Plymouth Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Metal Splashback and 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.