This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Tudor 1924 remodel

Monique Varsames Design, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

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.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

This edgy bar changed an odd space off the entry of the home into an entertainment hub. The LED strip lights can be programed to change colors to fit the owners' mood. The family room a few steps away got a makeover as well, including a built-in cabinet, TV nook, and new fireplace mantel and facade. Brian Covington, photographer.

Overland Park Office

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

This small bar located off of the entry of this home has been opened up to show off the beautiful hand painted tile. Glass front cabinet with curved mullion doors showcase wine glasses while keeping them dust free. The open shelving in the center is a perfect place for displaying precious keepsakes. The drawer configuration allows for tray dividers for party platters, alcohol bottles and smaller items like cork screws and napkins. The bottom two drawers open together as one large drawer, and the two smaller drawers on the left side open as one deep drawer. Matt Kocourek

Wimberley Home

C-Reese Architectural Design

Entertaining at it’s finest. This media rooms hosts a large screen projector, pool table and full bar area in keeping with the theme of the home. A variety of lighting options have been designed into the room from very soft and low for enjoying a movie to spot lighting to pool table for an optimal experience.

Monochromatic Wet Bar with Custom Lighting

Florida Design Works

The Pineapple Corporation
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Neo Rustico

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

This lovely breakfast bar is exclusive to the V.I.P. Guest Suite of this estate home. Custom cabinetry features applied molding doors, seeded glass display, hutch furniture details, white distressed paint and hidden Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers.

Mammoth Mountain Retreat

Holly Kane Interior Design

Inspiration for a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Splashback and Terra-cotta 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.