ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting

A closet and hall countertop were converted into an extension of the kitchen and became the bar. Cats love tending bar, as they can keep track of all comings and goings.

Custom Home Bar

Captivating Construction Group

Custom Home Bar in New Jersey.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Oklahoma House

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James Photographic Design
Inspiration for a large l-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Frederick, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

Simplicity is what makes this wet-bar nice and welcoming.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Creekside Main Level Addition and Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson met all the homeowner’s entertaining needs, which included a much-desired area for bar serving that opened up to the newly-added circular four-season porch. Having one location for food and drink staging was a priority for our entertaining couple, and using the transition space between the existing mudroom and kitchen granted perfect access to the prep area nearby. With refrigeration and a beverage center, it’s a great space to host a bartender during an event or to use daily as a cozy spot. The room was created to stand out, and it does just that. The existing stone from the exterior of the home was brought indoors as the surround for the serving bar, giving the perfect rustic pub room feel. The cabinets were stained a dark cherry to match the stain found throughout the house, and Rembrandt glass mosaic tile was added to break up the darker hues. The white bead board ceiling behind the stone wall was lowered and a unique Milton Road pendant, perfectly setting the mood to give it that pub room touch. Susan Gilmore Photography

Hunt Country Homestead

Mastercraft Design Inc.

Cabinets upcycled from showroom display to wine bar and guest quarters kitchenette . Photos by: Greg Hadley
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and mosaic tile splashback.

Home Staging in Eureka

Staging That Sells

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Panorama

Rocky Mountain Design Ltd.

A warm bar area set up for many guests.
This is an example of a beach style home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Leelanau Stable House

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Photo of a large u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Interior Remodel: Arizona bar cats

ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting

A closet and hall countertop were converted into an extension of the kitchen and became the bar. Cats love tending bar, as they can keep track of all comings and goings...like any good bartender.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Frederick, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

Oklahoma House

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This is an example of a large l-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Panorama

Rocky Mountain Design Ltd.

A warm bar area set up for many guests.
Design ideas for a beach style home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Leelanau Stable House

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Panorama

Rocky Mountain Design Ltd.

Panorama

Rocky Mountain Design Ltd.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Multi-Coloured Floor

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.