Mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Earl's Court Apartment

Violet & George

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in London with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and mirror splashback.

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

Kitchens

ADH

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Northville Lower Level - Design & Build

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and mirror splashback.

Park City resident home, Utah

Trestlewood

Photo by June Cannon, Trestlewood
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Salt Lake City with dark hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

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.

49th Place

Two Hawks Design and Development

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors 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.

156A Street, Surrey

Wow! Factor Staging Rentals

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Living

Amy Thebault Design

This is an example of a country l-shaped seated home bar in Boston with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Clerestory House, Essendon

Lai Cheong Brown

View of bar Photo by Jaime Diaz Berrio
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Contemporary Home, Independance, OH

Jackie Vella Design

Leslie Faranacci
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and mirror splashback.

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

Rye Beach Shingle

VanderHorn Architects

Set against the shiplap paneling of the recreation room walls, an L-shaped rift-sawn mahogany wet bar curves statuesquely into the hall accommodating a resort-like service station between the counter and glass-and-mirror-shelved hutch that any mixologist could get behind. James Merrell Photography

Starr Homes for 2018 Artisan Home Tour in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Miami | Mid-Century Walnut Bar

User

Custom Designed Bar, hand Made in Germany with a custom Steel Frame Construction, Gas Nitrated Special Heavy Duty Coating, Custom Wine Bottle and Glass Holder, Hand Welded

Onyx Bar

Umber Architecture, LLC

Designer: Janaina Manero Umber Architecture, Boca Raton Client: Toyos Residence, Canyon Ranch
Contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback and white floor.

Traditional House Interior 20

Jim O'Brien Architects

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with wood benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Brambleton Basement

Kristin Drohan Collection and Interior Design

Bob Narod Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and slate floors.

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.