Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Character

TruKitchens

Photos: Tippett Photography.
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Painted Brick Transitional on the Green

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, grey benchtop and glass-front cabinets.

Small Home with a Big Heart

Tommy Daspit Photographer

New home construction in Homewood Alabama photographed for Willow Homes, Willow Design Studio, and Triton Stone Group by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. You can see more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com

Apartment Worth The View

Rusk Renovations

The challenge for contemporary tower living is the relationship between the view and apartment. When a view is this spectacular, construction details have to be incredible to measure up to the vistas. The stone clad walls, custom wine room, and millwork from Switzerland hold their own here. Architecture: Plainspace Architecture and Design Interior Design: Shari Pellows Interiors Photography: Paul Rivera Architectural Photography

New Hope, PA - Kitchen Remodel

River Woodcraft

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Buckeye Basements - Basement Over $100,000

NARI of Central Ohio

Basement remodel by Buckeye Basements, Inc.
Inspiration for a country galley seated home bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brick splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops and mirror splashback.

Custom Build in West Long Branch

Ercolino Builders & Developers L.L.C.

Photo of a transitional wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Glen Lake Cottage

Villa Decor

Ashley Avila Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, white cabinets, mirror splashback, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Luxury Staging - Hills of Kingswood, Frisco

Keti Abazi

Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Dallas with open cabinets, mirror splashback and beige floor.

Exposed Brick Basement

Laura of Pembroke

Exposed Brick wall bar, poured concrete counter, Glassed in wine room
This is an example of a large country wet bar in Cleveland with an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, brick splashback and vinyl floors.

Aspen Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

David O. Marlow Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Wayne, PA Home Remodel

Rudloff Custom Builders

RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project. Design by Wein Interiors Photos by Alicia's Art LLC

Home Bar Media Room

AV Solutions, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback and brick splashback.

Lovely Verone

329 Design

Karen Dorsey Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Colorado Springs Update

Wm Ohs Showrooms

Emily Minton Redfeild
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Denver with mirror splashback, white floor and white benchtop.

La Jolla Hamptons

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and mirror splashback.

Holmby Hills

P2 Design

Adam Latham, Belair Photography
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and mirror splashback.

New Canaan

Premier Remodeling & Renovations LLC

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror Splashback and Brick 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.