Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Old Church Conversion - Condo B

User

William Quarles Photography
Small transitional single-wall home bar in Charleston with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Brett and Marjorie's Home

T.A. French - Custom Builder

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Beverage Center

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Beverage center to serve the Great Room & Dining Room while entertaining.
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Seattle Condo

Fivedot

Remodel of a 1960's condominium to modernize and open up the space to the view. Ambrose Construction. Michael Dickter photography.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and concrete floors.

Sunset Island Dr Lake Home

Shane Weltzin at SW Technology Design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Industrial Pad

TEW Design Studio

A colorful and bold bar addition to a neutral space. The clean contemporary under cabinet lighting inlayed in the floating distressed wood shelves adds a beautiful detail. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner

Tuscany

Vignettes

This client loves everything about the color brown and dark rich colored woods. We created the feeling and look of Tuscany with its dark earth tones and green hillsides. We also took a boring lifeless corner wall soffit and turned it into a rustic beautiful wine bar with storage and beautiful counter space. The exterior of home was restuccoed and castle rock added. Vignettes helped them with the shaping and location of new outdoor hard scape, and where to apply the beautiful stone. At Vignettes not only can we help you with the interior but also help you to achieve the perfect flow from outdoor to indoor.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Basement Bar Area
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Charming Retreat

H.J. Martin and Son

With a beautiful light taupe color pallet, this shabby chic retreat combines beautiful natural stone and rustic barn board wood to create a farmhouse like abode. High ceilings, open floor plans and unique design touches all work together in creating this stunning retreat.

Butler's Pantry with Glass Doors

Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.

Traditional home bar in Chicago with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Intricate Concepts of South Florida, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Bright and Colorful Kitchen and Living Space

Bee Studios Design

Rickie Agapito, Agapito Online
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and grey floor.

3631 Minnewashta Landings | Excelsior, MN

Creek Hill Custom Homes

Lower-level bar area off of the indoor sport court, with beautiful wood cabinetry complimented by a wood coffered ceiling and granite countertops - Creek Hill Custom Homes MN

Montana Family Compound

Shannon Callaghan Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Basement Bar

Board & Vellum

The basement bar uses space that would otherwise be empty square footage. A custom bar aligns with the stair treads and is the same wood and finish as the floors upstairs. John Wilbanks Photography

Gourmet Kitchen with Great Room

Synergy Builders Inc.

Transitional space that is clean and open, yet cozy and comfortable
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar

Habitat Studio

©2012 Jens Gerbitz www.seeing256.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and carpet.

Rec Room & Lower Level Living Space

Rachel Kate Design

Transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bar

R|House Design Build

This bar is perfect for entertaining family and friends. Fully equipped with with a keg for the adults and a root beer keg for the kids! The herringbone wood ceiling really warms up the feel of the bar!

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