The original plan called for an antique back bar to be installed in the family room. Available antiges were too large for the space, so a new mahogany bar was built to resemble an antique. Roger Wade photo. Roger Wade photo.

Classic & Charming Family Home

Charleston Building and Development

Rolfe Hokanson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige cabinets.

Updated Traditional Lovely Home in Alamo Heights

Paper Moon Painting

Love the antiqued mirror backsplash tile in this fabulous home bar/butler's pantry! We painted the cabinets in Farrow and Ball's "Off Black". Designed by Bel Atelier Interior Design.

Ann Arbor Hills Remodel and Addition

Studio Z Architecture

This elegant butler’s pantry links the new formal dining room and kitchen, providing space for serving food and drinks. Unique materials like mirror tile and leather wallpaper were used to add interest. LED lights are mounted behind the wine wall to give it a subtle glow. Contractor: Momentum Construction LLC Photographer: Laura McCaffery Photography Interior Design: Studio Z Architecture Interior Decorating: Sarah Finnane Design

Beach House Design

Distinctive Interior Designs

Mid-sized beach style galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Main Floor Wet Bar

KingWood Craftsmen Ltd.

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Countertops

Custom Metal Home

Zinc bar top
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, zinc benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Carolyn and Adam

B Designs Interior's

This is an example of an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Steampunk inspired bar

Amy Krause Design, LLC.

Mid-sized industrial wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Belsize First Floor

The Dickson Design Group

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Bars

Eleven Four LLC

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Custom British Pub

Savvy Spaces Design LLC

Photo of a traditional galley seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Apartment refurbishment, Soho

Mark Pinney Associates

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Pearson

Foster Hill Design

A high-rise living room with a view of Lake Michigan! The blues of the view outside inspired the palette for inside. The new wainscoting wall is clad in a blue/grey paint which provides the backdrop for the modern and clean-lined furnishings.

Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom buffet cabinet in the dining room can be opened up to reveal a wet bar with a gorgeous granite top, glass shelving and copper sink.. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA, Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

Modern Coastal

Lynn Holender Designs

Design ideas for a beach style galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Roland Major Renovation

Tower Creek Construction

Architect - bluehouse architecture www.bluehousearch.com Photographer - DouglasCrowtherPhotography.com
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Bar

Realty Design Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar

Heart of the Home

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Clean Classic Northern Westchester Kitchen & Bar

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This clean and classic Northern Westchester kitchen features a mix of colors and finishes. The perimeter of the kitchen including the desk area is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Nordic White with satin chrome hardware. The island features Benjamin Moore’s Blue Toile with satin brass hardware. The focal point of the space is the Cornu Fe range and custom hood in satin black with brass and chrome trim. Crisp white subway tile covers the backwall behind the cooking area and all the way up the sink wall to the ceiling. In place of wall cabinets, the client opted for thick white open shelves on either side of the window above the sink to keep the space more open and airier. Countertops are a mix of Neolith’s Estatuario on the island and Ash Grey marble on the perimeter. Hanging above the island are Circa Lighting’s the “Hicks Large Pendants” by designer Thomas O’Brien; above the dining table is Tom Dixon’s “Fat Pendant”. Just off of the kitchen is a wet bar conveniently located next to the living area, perfect for entertaining guests. They opted for a contemporary look in the space. The cabinetry is Yosemite Bronzato laminate in a high gloss finish coupled with open glass shelves and a mirrored backsplash. The mirror and the abundance of windows makes the room appear larger than it is. Bilotta Senior Designer: Rita LuisaGarces Architect: Hirshson Design & Architecture Photographer: Stefan Radtke

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror Splashback and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.