Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Wimbledon Renovation

Randell Design Group

Complete renovation of Wimbledon townhome. Features include: vintage Holophane pendants Stone splashback by Gerald Culliford custom cabinetry Artwork by Shirin Tabeshfar Built in Bar

Holliday Farms Model for Home-A-Rama 2020

Sigma Builders LLC

Bourbon room with double sided fireplace
Mid-sized eclectic seated home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Menlo Circle - Rustic

Kitchens by Good Guys

Before, the kitchen was clustered into one corner and wasted a lot of space. We re-arranged everything to create this more linear layout, creating significantly more storage and a much more functional layout. We removed all the travertine flooring throughout the entrance and in the kitchen and installed new porcelain tile flooring that matched the new color palette. As artists themselves, our clients brought in very creative, hand selected pieces and incorporated their love for flying by adding airplane elements into the design that you see throguhout. For the cabinetry, they selected an espresso color for the perimeter that goes all the way to the 10' high ceilings along with marble quartz countertops. We incorporated lift up appliance garage systems, utensil pull outs, roll out shelving and pull out trash for ease of use and organization. The 12' island has grey painted cabinetry with tons of storage, seating and tying back in the espresso cabinetry with the legs and decorative island end cap along with "chicken feeder" pendants they created. The range wall is the biggest focal point with the accent tile our clients found that is meant to duplicate the look of vintage metal pressed ceilings, along with a gorgeous Italian range, pot filler and fun blue accent tile. When re-arranging the kitchen and removing walls, we added a custom stained French door that allows them to close off the other living areas on that side of the house. There was this unused space in that corner, that now became a fun coffee bar station with stained turquoise cabinetry, butcher block counter for added warmth and the fun accent tile backsplash our clients found. We white-washed the fireplace to have it blend more in with the new color palette and our clients re-incorporated their wood feature wall that was in a previous home and each piece was hand selected. Everything came together in such a fun, creative way that really shows their personality and character.

Woodland Road I New Construction

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

This is an example of a large transitional galley home bar in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Palm Beach Spanish Villa

Beacon Construction Group Inc

Mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Beau Domaine - A Bost Custom Home

Bost Custom Homes

Chibi Moku
Photo of a transitional l-shaped home bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

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.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Bar Area of the Basement
Photo of 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.

Home Bar Renovation St. Louis, MO

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Wet Bars

Randy's Flooring

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar Ideas

BBKern DESIGNS, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, carpet and matchstick tile splashback.

Valley Vista Basement

Sanza Homes

Wet Bar by Sanza Homes
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

St. Charles, Il Basement and Bar

Design First Builders

Photo of a large contemporary seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown benchtop and open cabinets.

Poolside in Potomac

Moser Architects PLLC

Inspiration for a transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and an undermount sink.

FAIRFAX DRYBAR PROJECT 134

Woodbridge Kitchen&Bath LLC

BEATIFUL HOME DRY BAR
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Basement Build-out

Impeccable by Meredith Park

The bar areas in the basement also serves as a small kitchen for when family and friends gather. A soft grey brown finish on the cabinets combines perfectly with brass hardware and accents. The drink fridge and microwave are functional for entertaining. The recycled glass tile is a show stopper!

Palm Beach Waterfront

Knowles Design

Jessica Glynn Photography
Photo of a beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Annandale Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hilltop | Home

Meriwether Design Group

Jeff Herr
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.