William Waldron
Inspiration for a midcentury single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and mirror splashback.

Wildwood Mixed Finishes

Amish Custom Kitchens

Gray stained cabinet in wet bar area match the large island finish. Custom panel on wine cooler, curving mullions on center glass doors and walnut countertop.

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.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

Catalina COR9 at Mediterra

Romanza Interior Design

Design ideas for a mediterranean single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Margate

J&L Designs

Paul S. Bartholomew
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and porcelain floors.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and ceramic floors.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Kitchen and Bar

Bentwood of Houston

The natural walnut wood creates a gorgeous focal wall, while the high gloss acrylic finish on the island complements the veining in the thick natural stone countertops. The navy finished bar lends a nice pop of color in the space.

Custom Home Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, painted wood floors, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Sleek and Sophisticated

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Traditional Kitchen in Greenwich

Nukitchens

We designed this kitchen using Plain & Fancy custom cabinetry with natural walnut and white pain finishes. The extra large island includes the sink and marble countertops. The matching marble backsplash features hidden spice shelves behind a mobile layer of solid marble. The cabinet style and molding details were selected to feel true to a traditional home in Greenwich, CT. In the adjacent living room, the built-in white cabinetry showcases matching walnut backs to tie in with the kitchen. The pantry encompasses space for a bar and small desk area. The light blue laundry room has a magnetized hanger for hang-drying clothes and a folding station. Downstairs, the bar kitchen is designed in blue Ultracraft cabinetry and creates a space for drinks and entertaining by the pool table. This was a full-house project that touched on all aspects of the ways the homeowners live in the space.

Nottingham house

Alexander James Interiors

Striking in their indigo denim tones, these Harlequin Takara fabric bar stools bring an alluring burst of colour to our indulgently rich wine room design, the thick satin feel adding another layer of luxury.

Cigar Room & Vault Room Addition

Lindross Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bar with Custom Humidor

Art a la Carte Designs

Cozy well stocked quartzite back lite bar and custom mahogany humidor, cedar lined and featuring glass doors with pull out shelves. Each drawer with removable cigar caddies displays homeowner's extensive cigar collection.

New Age Preston Hollow

Hawkins-Welwood Homes

Paul Go Images
Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner

BBG Construction

Large country l-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and mirror splashback.

Colorado I

Cortina & Käll

Francisco Cortina / Raquel Hernández
This is an example of an expansive modern home bar with no sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Vizcaya Drive

Rachel Eve Design, Inc.

Gizmophtos
Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, no sink and mirror splashback.

Custom Home - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Dreamstar Custom Homes

Large modern home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror Splashback and Travertine 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.