Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cabinets

Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home

This is an example of a contemporary galley wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

Basement bar perfect for entertaining family and friends. Features include custom cabinetry, beverage/wine fridge, Cambria quartz countertops, mosaic marble tile in herringbone pattern, floating wood shelving.

Dry Bar & Sitting Area

KraftMaster Renovations

Corner area of this house that is used for a dry bar and sitting area, next to a beautiful and orignal fireplace. The dry bar has two under counter fridges with a tower and glass display. Floating shelves with a picture light over head that ties in with the kitchen picture light.

Foxcroft Contemporary

Kingswood Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Heart of the Home

Big Sky Design

Modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Tonka Bay Beach House

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

In terms of functionality, the dry bar includes an under-cabinet wine refrigerator and unique drawers for bottle storage.
Photo of a small single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Vero Beach Condo

User

The home bar, opposite the kitchen, is a lively mix of white, turquoise and walnut. It's a fun space with lots of display, storage and functionality.

A.C. Master Bath

Design REMODEL Pros

This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Lower Level Renovation

Square Inch Design

photography: Viktor Ramos
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Scullery

Pike Properties

This vibrant scullery is adjacent to the kitchen through a cased opening, and functions as a perfect spot for additional storage, wine storage, a coffee station, and much more. Pike choose a large wall of open bookcase style shelving to cover one wall and be a great spot to store fine china, bar ware, cookbooks, etc. However, it would be very simple to add some cabinet doors if desired by the homeowner with the way these were designed. Take note of the cabinet from wine fridge near the center of this photo, and to the left of it is actually a cabinet front dishwasher. Cabinet color- Benjamin Moore Soot Wine Fridge- Thermador Freedom ( https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com/product/thermador-T24UW900-custom-panel-right-hinge-1221773)

Let There Be Light

Feinmann, Inc.

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Remodel - TV Room w/ Bar & Desk + Workout Room & 3/4 Bathroom

The Cleary Company

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lynnfield Renovation

Lee Kimball

Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white benchtop.

Innerwood in Indian Hill

The V Collective

"Just Enough" Bar Area between Kitchen and Dining Rm
Photo of a small traditional galley wet bar in Cincinnati with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback and an undermount sink.

Shingle Style

User

Lucas Allen
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Jacksonville with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

GREENWICH CT - Imperial Blue

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dawn

Dynamic Woodworking

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and an undermount sink.

Two-Tone Transitional

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Mosaic Tile 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.