Cassandra Jackson-Baker
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in London with open cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Stone Canyon

TNT Simmonds

Design ideas for a transitional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

LYMPSTONE MANOR

Meraki Design Studio

Ellie Tsatsou
Photo of an industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Devon with flat-panel cabinets and mirror splashback.

Mountain Shadows Remodel

PHX Architecture

Dino Tonn Photography
Transitional seated home bar in Los Angeles with black cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Ibiza

Godrich Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in London with white cabinets, mirror splashback, open cabinets, marble benchtops, concrete floors and no sink.

University Park Kitchen Remodel

HRS BUILD

extended floating brass with glass shelves
Small transitional single-wall bar cart in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Luxury Modern Home

Hill House Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Surrey with open cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, grey floor and black benchtop.

Complete Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Rittenhouse Square Residence

Leslie Hayes Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops and mirror splashback.

Bar

Angelica Henry Design

Dino Tonn
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with black cabinets, mirror splashback and beige floor.

Wet Bar

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Referred by past clients, the homeowners of this Glen Ellyn project were in need of an update and improvement in functionality for their kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. The spacious kitchen had a great layout, but benefitted from a new island, countertops, hood, backsplash, hardware, plumbing and lighting fixtures. The main focal point is now the premium hand-crafted CopperSmith hood along with a dramatic tiered chandelier over the island. In addition, painting the wood beadboard ceiling and staining the existing beams darker helped lighten the space while the amazing depth and variation only available in natural stone brought the entire room together. For the mudroom and laundry room, choosing complimentary paint colors and charcoal wave wallpaper brought depth and coziness to this project. The result is a timeless design for this Glen Ellyn family. Photographer @MargaretRajic, Photo Stylist @brandidevers Are you remodeling your kitchen and need help with space planning and custom finishes? We specialize in both design and build, so we understand the importance of timelines and building schedules. Contact us here to see how we can help!

PUERTA 86 SPEAKEASY - CASADECOR 2019

Soledad Ordoñez - Bon Temps Les Espaces

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Madrid with grey cabinets, mirror splashback, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Richmond New Custom Home

Evans Design Corp.

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Luxury, open-plan living in West London

Chalk Kitchens

Tailored Living
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Family Room and Bar

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

The wood is a flat-cut walnut, run horizontally. The bar was redesigned in the same wood with onyx countertops. The open shelves are embedded with LED lighting. The clients also wanted to be able to eat dinner in the room while watching TV but there was no room for a regular dining table so we designed a custom silver leaf bar table to sit behind the sectional with a custom 1 1/2" Thinkglass art glass top. We also designed a custom walnut display unit for the clients books and collectibles as well as four cocktail table /ottomans that can easily be rearranged to allow for the recliners. New dark wood floors were installed and a custom wool and silk area rug was designed that ties all the pieces together. We designed a new coffered ceiling with lighting in each bay. And built out the fireplace with dimensional tile to the ceiling. The color scheme was kept intentionally monochromatic to show off the different textures with the only color being touches of blue in the pillows and accessories to pick up the art glass.

A New Start

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles
Small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and mirror splashback.

Custom Transitional Family Room Bar in St. David's, PA

Lisa Stone Design

John Martinelli Photography
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and raised-panel cabinets.

South End Townhouse

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Lincoln Park - 1922 N. Dayton

Middlefork Development LLC

This six-bedroom home — all with en-suite bathrooms — is a brand new home on one of Lincoln Park's most desirable streets. The neo-Georgian, brick and limestone façade features well-crafted detailing both inside and out. The lower recreation level is expansive, with 9-foot ceilings throughout. The first floor houses elegant living and dining areas, as well as a large kitchen with attached great room, and the second floor holds an expansive master suite with a spa bath and vast walk-in closets. A grand, elliptical staircase ascends throughout the home, concluding in a sunlit penthouse providing access to an expansive roof deck and sweeping views of the city.. Nathan Kirkman

MODERN BELGIAN FARMHOUSE, CONNECTICUT

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jane Beiles
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback and travertine floors.

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.