Centrally located wet bar with glass front cabinets.
Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Coralville Contemporary

SK Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Hampton Place - UBC

Designs by KS

Photo of a small contemporary wet bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Atherton Providence Model

Shea Homes Charlotte

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Pfaff Wet Bar

Royal Constructors of Naples

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Chilton Townhome

Alliance Home Remodeling

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Naples Florida Gulf Shore Blvd Condo Remodel 2

Alley Design To Build

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Craftsman

42 North Custom Homes LLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Transitional White Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

S&W Kitchens

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Gearhart Homes, 2015 Pick of the Parade

Design Group Architects Ltd.

This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Wichita with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

G.A. White Homes - Lask

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Another beautiful home built by G.A. White Homes. We had the pleasure of working on the kitchen, living room, basement bar, and bathrooms. This home has a very classic and clean elements which makes for a very welcoming feel. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Orchid Island Kitchen Remodel

Abbate Tile and Marble

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Vancouver Kerrisdale Modern

Tanya Schoenroth Design

photo by Janis Nicolay, interior design by Tanya Schoenroth, architectural drawings by Roger Koodoo, construction by Trasolini Chetner
Photo of a contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Eclectic Lift, Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Eclectic home bar in Other with light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Washed Out Wood

Redl World Class Kitchens

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Deep Roots

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Richmond BC

Design Living Interiors Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

River Oaks

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Michael's Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Pool House Kitchen

ICW Cabinetry

Chrissy Vensel Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

G.A. White Homes - Lask

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Light Hardwood Floors

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.