Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Spectacular Contemporary

Parsons Construction Inc

Great use of space. This home bar sits underneath the staircase. The iridescence tile used makes the little space pop.
Photo of a contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white floor and grey benchtop.

Naval Square, Philadelphia

Ferrarini & Co. Kitchens & Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Vienna Glam Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo credit Stylish Productions Tile selection by Splendor Styling
Small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Project:

Devco Homes

Photo of a country galley home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Scullery

Pike Properties

This vibrant scullery is adjacent to the kitchen through a cased opening, and functions as a perfect spot for additional storage, wine storage, a coffee station, and much more. Pike choose a large wall of open bookcase style shelving to cover one wall and be a great spot to store fine china, bar ware, cookbooks, etc. However, it would be very simple to add some cabinet doors if desired by the homeowner with the way these were designed. Take note of the cabinet from wine fridge near the center of this photo, and to the left of it is actually a cabinet front dishwasher. Cabinet color- Benjamin Moore Soot Wine Fridge- Thermador Freedom ( https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com/product/thermador-T24UW900-custom-panel-right-hinge-1221773)

Expansive Two-Story Custom Home

BUILD

A custom-made expansive two-story home providing views of the spacious kitchen, breakfast nook, dining, great room and outdoor amenities upon entry. Featuring 11,000 square feet of open area lavish living this residence does not disappoint with the attention to detail throughout. Elegant features embellish this home with the intricate woodworking and exposed wood beams, ceiling details, gorgeous stonework, European Oak flooring throughout, and unique lighting. This residence offers seven bedrooms including a mother-in-law suite, nine bathrooms, a bonus room, his and her offices, wet bar adjacent to dining area, wine room, laundry room featuring a dog wash area and a game room located above one of the two garages. The open-air kitchen is the perfect space for entertaining family and friends with the two islands, custom panel Sub-Zero appliances and easy access to the dining areas. Outdoor amenities include a pool with sun shelf and spa, fire bowls spilling water into the pool, firepit, large covered lanai with summer kitchen and fireplace surrounded by roll down screens to protect guests from inclement weather, and two additional covered lanais. This is luxury at its finest!

Outdoor Bar

Simpcon Construction Pty Ltd

This is an example of a beach style seated home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with multi-coloured splashback, beige floor, beige benchtop and mosaic tile splashback.

Modern Mountain

Design Matters Home

Emily Minton Redfield
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, concrete floors, white benchtop and brown floor.

G.A. White - Keirns

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Another stunning home we got to work alongside with G.A. White Homes. It has a clean, modern look with elements that make it cozy and welcoming. With a focus on strong lines, a neutral color palette, and unique lighting creates a classic look that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Sorghum Mill Esatate

Nicole Rickey Interior Design

Flow Photography
Photo of an expansive country single-wall wet bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sherwood Park Custom Home

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and mosaic tile splashback.

Grothouse Countertop for Bar Area in House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Steven Miller designed this bar area for the House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014. Countertop Wood: Peruvian Walnut Construction Style: Edge Grain Wood Countertop Location: Decorator’s Showcase in San Francisco, CA Size: 1-1/2" thick x 34" x 46" Wood Countertop Finish: Grothouse Original Oil Designer: Steven Miller Undermount or Overmount Sink: Undermount Sink Cutout for Kohler K-3391

Cardiff by the Sea: Modern Zen

M. Swabb Interior Design

Steve Cachero
Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in San Diego with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, slate floors and brown benchtop.

Art Deco Design

Landmark Kitchen & Bath Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Mark Dutka

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with metal splashback, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Bar Cabinetry Rustic Wood Warm Brown Mosaic

DEW Design Company

A perfect basement bar nook in a rustic alder with a warm brown tile mosaic and warm gray wall
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white benchtop.

Pinnacle Ridge

Cucina Bella Ltd. - Rebecca Gagne CKD

Shimmery penny tiles, deep cabinetry and earthy wood tops are the perfect finishes for this basement bar.
Photo of a mid-sized galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Franktown Road

Talie Jane Interiors

Remodeled dining room - now a luxury home bar.
This is an example of a large country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Classic Modern Beach House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Metal Splashback and Mosaic 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.