Photo of a home bar in Other with quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodel Maximizes Storage & Style

Dover Home Remodelers

The updated wine bar area features a custom tile backsplash (tile is Stellar by Sonoma Tile Makers in a combination of Cloud Dancer, Charcoal Crackle and Dovetail Crackle) that adds a pop of color and texture and a design element that complements artwork in the adjacent rooms in the home.

Midwest Modern European

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Black and White Chevrn Backsplash Tile by Soci - Tempo Pattern in Blanco
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Orono Lakeside Luxury Living

Boyer Building Corporation

Design ideas for a country home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Dupont Road Remodel

SF Cabinet Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Long Lake - Traditional New Home

Michels Homes

Photography: Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Contemporary bar

Meyer Design

Great home bar in this contemporary basement. Beautiful exposed white brick wall on one wall and a gorgeous tiled backsplash. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: 716 Media

Tarpon Springs Tropical Luxury Custom Home

Fine Wood Design, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Mountain Living - Downstairs Family Room

Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC

Square ceramic tiles and long lines in the clean backsplash balance out the organic speckling and texture of both the antique hardware and natural stone.

Interior Painting and Remodeling

Frank E. Page Remodeling, Painting, and Decorating

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Strathcona County Sconaglen Estates #2 - Exterior/Interior Renovation

Four Elements Construction

Our client was so happy with the full interior renovation we did for her a few years ago, that she asked us back to help expand her indoor and outdoor living space. In the back, we added a new hot tub room, a screened-in covered deck, and a balcony off her master bedroom. In the front we added another covered deck and a new covered car port on the side. The new hot tub room interior was finished with cedar wooden paneling inside and heated tile flooring. Along with the hot tub, a custom wet bar and a beautiful double-sided fireplace was added. The entire exterior was re-done with premium siding, custom planter boxes were added, as well as other outdoor millwork and landscaping enhancements. The end result is nothing short of incredible!

Traditional Renovation

Style & Structure

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Dublin Kitchen

DL Designs

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Columbus with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Cabinetry

Warwick Interiors

Wet bar in Calgary with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and slate floors.

Unique Spaces

Kelley Barnett Interior Design, LLC

Designer remodeled a drab playroom into a fun, colorful, bar with kitchen area.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet, blue floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

South Meets West

HouseHome

Such an exciting transformation for this sweet family. A modern take on Southwest design has us swooning over these neutrals with bold and fun pops of color and accents that showcase the gorgeous footprint of this kitchen, dining, and drop zone to expertly tuck away the belonging of a busy family!

Kitchen Modernism

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Dark stained maple cabinetry contrasts the white perimeter. Stunning backsplash tile set in an upright vertical pattern accentuate the height of the hood & this kitchen cabinetry.

Trending Traditional Wet Bar

Halco Showroom

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Dorraville Kitchen

Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.

Custom dry bar with extra cabinet storage.
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Seabrook Island House 1

Architrave

Tripp Smith
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Splashback and Ceramic 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.