Small mediterranean wet bar in Charleston with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mid Century Modern House renovation

Stol Design Group

Design ideas for a midcentury galley seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, grey floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Zen

Locati Architects

Rustic Zen Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Cashmere Interior, Photography by Audrey Hall
Inspiration for a country seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Kitchens

Akamai Woodworks

Contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey benchtop, no sink, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Clarendon

Lisa Lev Design

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Queen Anne Remdodel

Mohler + Ghillino Architects

A series of alder cabinets (this one with a bar) define the living, dining and kitchen areas in the otherwise open upper floor space. Jesse L. Young Phototography

Remodels and Additions

PGC Building + Design

Chandler Photography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner

BBG Construction

Large country l-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and mirror splashback.

North Oaks - Transitional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Avalon Painting & Fine Finishes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Cool House Tour 2008

CG&S Design-Build

Both of these houses were on the Cool House Tour of 2008. They were newly constructed homes, designed to fit into their spot in the neighborhood and to optimize energy efficiency. They have a bit of a contemporary edge to them while maintaining a certain warmth and "homey-ness". Project Design by Mark Lind Project Management by Jay Gammell Phtography by Greg Hursley in 2008

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Small beach style single-wall wet bar in Charleston with light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Dark and Dramatic Ukrainian Village Townhouse

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Mike Schwartz
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Chicago with wood benchtops, mirror splashback, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Corian Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

Art Deco Design

Landmark Kitchen & Bath Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Skyline Country Club

Eren Design and Remodel

Robin Stancliff
Design ideas for an expansive wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Kitchens

Kitchen Classics, Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

41 West - Marco Island, FL - Cape Marco - Veracruz - High Rise Condo 7

41 West

Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Lexington Basement Remodel

Elza B. Design, Inc.

A family contacted us to come up with a basement renovation design project including wet bar, wine cellar, and family media room. The owners had modern sensibilities and wanted an interesting color palette. Photography: Jared Kuzia

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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.