Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

East Jefferson 1

Zimmermann Homes

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Blue Chateau

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA Luxurious French inspired master bedroom nestled in Rancho Santa Fe with intricate details and a soft yet sophisticated palette. Photographed by John Lennon Photography https://www.primrosedi.com

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.

Warm Contemporary Home

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Julie Soefer
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Lake Tahoe Casual Contemporary

Covello Design

Rustic bar with fridge in den. Photo Credit: Sinead Hastings
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Spanish Modern Lakehouse

CIRCLE Design Studio

Kip Dawkins
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in Richmond with dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

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

Idea ShowHouse 2014

Arteva Homes

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Armonk Kitchen

James Rixner, Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and ceramic floors.

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.

Halfway Lake Drive

Staged For Upsell

Basement bar and entertaining space designed with masculine accents.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

County Cork

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and white benchtop.

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

Park West

Sandra Ericksen Design

Chris and Cami Photography
This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Tanglewood

M the Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Prestonwood Remodel

Douglas Allen Custom Homes and Remodeling

wet bar remodel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and ceramic floors.

Bourbon Bar

The Cleary Company

Design-Build custom cabinetry and shelving for storage and display of extensive bourbon collection. Cambria engineered quartz counterop - Parys w/ridgeline edge DuraSupreme maple cabinetry - Smoke stain w/ adjustable shelves, hoop door style and "rain" glass door panes Feature wall behind shelves - MSI Brick 2x10 Capella in charcoal Flooring - LVP Coretec Elliptical oak 7x48 Wall color Sherwin Williams Naval SW6244 & Skyline Steel SW1015

San Mateo Park Home Bar • Atelier Noël

Atelier Noël, Inc.

Single-wall home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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