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.

Breathing Room

Soucie Horner, Ltd.

A fresh take on traditional style, this sprawling suburban home draws its occupants together in beautifully, comfortably designed spaces that gather family members for companionship, conversation, and conviviality. At the same time, it adroitly accommodates a crowd, and facilitates large-scale entertaining with ease. This balance of private intimacy and public welcome is the result of Soucie Horner’s deft remodeling of the original floor plan and creation of an all-new wing comprising functional spaces including a mudroom, powder room, laundry room, and home office, along with an exciting, three-room teen suite above. A quietly orchestrated symphony of grayed blues unites this home, from Soucie Horner Collections custom furniture and rugs, to objects, accessories, and decorative exclamationpoints that punctuate the carefully synthesized interiors. A discerning demonstration of family-friendly living at its finest.

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Farmhouse style kitchen with bar, featuring floating wood shelves, glass door cabinets, white cabinets with contrasting black doors, undercounter beverage refrigerator and icemaker with panel, decorative feet on drawer stack.

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.

Built-In Wet Bar

Lignum Custom Woodwork

Situated on prime waterfront slip, the Pine Tree House could float we used so much wood. This project consisted of a complete package. Built-In lacquer wall unit with custom cabinetry & LED lights, walnut floating vanities, credenzas, walnut slat wood bar with antique mirror backing.

Timeless classic in Houston, Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Small spaces sometimes have the best details! This small wetbar is full of fun, sparkling surprises. The custom leaded glass pocket door separates the great room from the dining room while still transferring natural light through the center of the house. Painting the back of the upper cabinets black allows the crystal stemware to really sparkle in the hidden lighting. The antiqued mirror backsplash reflects the polished nickel bar faucet and hammered silver sink. Add the mini wine chiller and ice maker and here’s the perfect spot for entertaining! Photographer: Daniel Angulo

Randolph

Lauren M. Smith Interiors, LLC

Design By: Lauren M. Smith Interiors & MKW Interiors Photography By: Patsy McEnroe Photography Construction By: Northwood Services Cabinetry By: Amish Custom Kitchens Light fixtures By: Idlewood Electric

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.

Riggs Residence

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

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.

Jackson Road Kitchen

Anne Marie Design Studio, LLC

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Impeccable Charm

All Star Premier Homes, LLC

This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Telluride Cabin

Artisan Builders LLC

Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Palm Beach Transitional

Marc-Michaels Interior Design

Dean Matthews
Design ideas for an expansive transitional seated home bar in Miami with mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Enfield Remodel

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Speakeasy Retreat

Peregrine Design Build

A curved archway with knotty alder doors, leads to the spa.
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Burlington with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops and mirror splashback.

Teaswood

Interior Design Concepts

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Devon Butler Pantry New Construction

Cullen Construction Inc.

Large traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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.