Wellborn Cabinetry
Inspiration for an expansive home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Cliffs Valley

State Interiors Custom Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sterling Residence

Ai Works

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Grothouse Countertop for Bar Area in House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Steven Miller designed this bar area for the House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014. Countertop Wood: Peruvian Walnut Construction Style: Edge Grain Wood Countertop Location: Decorator’s Showcase in San Francisco, CA Size: 1-1/2" thick x 34" x 46" Wood Countertop Finish: Grothouse Original Oil Designer: Steven Miller Undermount or Overmount Sink: Undermount Sink Cutout for Kohler K-3391

Chicago Residence

Illinois Granite & Marble Ltd.

Krzysztof Hotlos
Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Chicago with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white cabinets.

Featured Bar area

Featured Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Modern Marvel

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

A basement renovation complete with a custom home theater, gym, seating area, full bar, and showcase wine cellar.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with dark hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, grey benchtop and granite benchtops.

San Mateo, full home remodel

JPM Construction

This is an example of a small midcentury home bar in San Francisco with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and multi-coloured splashback.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and white benchtop.

Russian Hill Remodel

Anastasia Faiella Interior Design

Photography Marija Vidal
Design ideas for a small transitional wet bar in San Francisco with beige cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Modern Mountain Home

Bob Jung

Bar in Guitar/Media room
Photo of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Northern MN Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

A pass through bar was created between the dining area and the hallway, allowing custom cabinetry, a wine fridge and mosaic tile and stone backsplash to live. The client's collection of blown glass stemware are showcased in the lit cabinets above the serving stations that have hand-painted French tiles within their backsplash.

Home Bar

The Finishers Toronto Renovations Ltd

This basement kitchen is given new life as a modern bar with quartz countertop, navy blue cabinet doors, satin brass edge pulls, a beverage fridge, pull out faucet with matte black finish. The backsplash is patterned 8x8 tiles with a walnut wood shelf. The space was painted matte white, the ceiling popcorn was scraped off, painted and installed with recessed lighting. A mirror backsplash was installed on the left side of the bar

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Farmhouse style kitchen with bar, featuring floating wood shelves, glass door cabinets, white cabinets with contrasting black doors, undercounter beverage refrigerator and icemaker with panel, decorative feet on drawer stack.

Basement Transformation

La Bella Casa Interior Designs

This 1600+ square foot basement was a diamond in the rough. We were tasked with keeping farmhouse elements in the design plan while implementing industrial elements. The client requested the space include a gym, ample seating and viewing area for movies, a full bar , banquette seating as well as area for their gaming tables - shuffleboard, pool table and ping pong. By shifting two support columns we were able to bury one in the powder room wall and implement two in the custom design of the bar. Custom finishes are provided throughout the space to complete this entertainers dream.

Charleston Harbor Front Home

Sea Island Builders LLC

Stunning built in wet bar with black and white geometric tile, floating shelves, glass front cabinets, built in wine refrigerator and ice maker. Perfect for entertaining.

Dining and Home Bar Design

Savvy Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

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.

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

All Cabinet Finishes Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.