Home wet bar with glass cabinetry and a built-in farmhouse style sink
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Union Square Combination

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Alyssa Kirsten
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, no sink, light hardwood floors, grey floor and medium wood cabinets.

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.

Melanie

Tri-City Paint & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, mirror splashback and brown floor.

Evanston Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Constructure Remodeling LLC

Small traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Commodore Drive Custom Home

Alair Homes Savannah - The Strong Group

This custom home utilized an artist's eye, as one of the owners is a painter. The details in this home were inspired! From the fireplace and mirror design in the living room, to the boar's head installed over vintage mirrors in the bar, there are many unique touches that further customize this home. With open living spaces and a master bedroom tucked in on the first floor, this is a forever home for our clients. The use of color and wallpaper really help make this home special. With lots of outdoor living space including a large back porch with marsh views and a dock, this is coastal living at its best.

Aster...Continuation Home Bar

Inside Stories

Bar area near the renovated kitchen with mirrored backsplash and modern light fixture. Includes colored cabinets with wine fridge.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Whole House Fire Restoration

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Jenna & Lauren Weiler
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Lund Project

The Plumbery

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Movie and Bar Basement

Harbour Towne Construction

This rustic basement bar and tv room invites any guest to kick up their feet and enjoy!
Small country galley seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

FourSeasons

FAB Architecture

Nick Johnson
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Basement with Medium Stained Cabinets and Floating Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Floating shelves are sitting in front of a mirrored backsplash that helps reflect the light and make the space feel bigger than it is. Shallow bar height cabinets are below and offer more storage for liquor bottles. A raised countertop on the great room area offers seating for four.

Vendome

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

Our clients own a vineyard and entertaining in style is very important. The bar was designed to show off their extensive crystal glass collection.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bespoke bar area with mesh doors and custom handles

Improva

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall home bar in Sydney with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Fun Midcentury Bar

Design One Cabinetry

A combination of concealed and floating shelves keep the back bar functional and fun.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets and mirror splashback.

Haynes Basement

Daylight Basement Company

L-shaped 2-level Bar with Beer Taps
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Medallion Cabinetry Selection

Countertops Direct

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Nomadic Nest

Andrew Mikhael Architect

A corner mirrored bar
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Seattle with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hidden Lake

Amy Storm & Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror 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.