Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Home Bar - Lounge

Cresmark Custom Homes

This wet bar located in the lounge is a great space to entertain. With a functioning sink and faucet, an abundance of storage and a built-in wine bar. Open shelving with ambience lighting and a mosaic backsplash creates the perfect mood. Chevron light hardwood flooring and tray ceilings add chic details.

Modern Shaker Walnut cabinetry

Wende Woodworking LLC

Paul Kivett
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Contemporary / Transitional House in Terramont

OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

contemporary house style locate north of san antonio texas in the hill country area design by OSCAR E FLORES DESIGN STUDIO photo A. Vazquez
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Ocean View Home

Ideal Design Systems, Inc.

Ocean View home with expensive windows, vanishing edge pool overlooking the ocean.
Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Sherwood Park Custom Home

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and mosaic tile splashback.

Basement Bar - Schwartz

Mauk Cabinets by Design

A beautiful basement bar remodel. The use of contrast between Marsh's "Espresso" stain against the gorgeous grey tones in the "Omicron Silver" countertop and back splash tile create a clean and crisp look. The brushed nickel hardware, appliances, and plumbing fixtures help tie everything together. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Lower Level Bar - Built for Entertaining | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

A busy family was looking to add a bar to their lower level. While designing the bar and placement within the lower level we thought about how often the lower level patio door was used by the neighborhood kids and adults throughout the summer while our clients entertained within the social neighborhood. We extended the tile floors so that there would be a place to pile shoes & flip flops during the summer, and created enough space for people to gather within the bar space as well as on the other side. Spacecrafting Photography

Italian Farmhouse

Elevation 92 Construction Services, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall home bar in San Diego with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Glam Custom Home

Charleston Building and Development

Photo by Stoffer Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Shaker Walnut cabinetry

Wende Woodworking LLC

large Basement bar. Approx. 14' long. Blum Aventos HK over HL lift systems. Wine bottle cubbies. Liquor ledges on backsplash for bottles. Sub-Zero beverage unit far right. Paul Kivett

Scottsdale Kitchen, Living room and Powder Room Remodel BP

Luxury Remodels Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Basement Bar

Highland Design Gallery

Robin Swarts
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

708 Crest Curve

Creative Lighting

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Beverage Center With Built In Ice Maker, Wine Cooler & Stemware Holders

Magic Touch Contracting Corp.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club - Rural Mediterranian Style Home

CBC, Inc.

This is an example of a mediterranean home bar in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Sherwood Park Custom Home

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and mosaic tile splashback.

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.

Wet Bar

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Wet bar as part of the open concept kitchen and family room. Mini Fridge Ice Maker, Sink, Wine Chillers, Reunion Resort Kissimmee FL Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling show home 2017-2020

Mississauga Full Home Interior

Gatti Brothers Ltd.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Porcelain 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.