This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with carpet, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Avalon

Eheart Interior Solutions

slate floor with thin brick details on wetbar including a copper countertop
Photo of a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, copper benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Project 513

Jim Morrison Construction INC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Sacramento with multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and copper benchtops.

Bars

Green Basements & Remodeling

Small corner bar, shaker style cabinets, large wine rack X box, under cabinet appliances, mosaic glass linear tile backsplash, standard corbels, fluted details

Manhattan Beach 2

Louise M. Neyer Interiors Inc.

Photo of a beach style seated home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Traditional House Remodel AV Upgrade

Automation Design + Entertainment

Carole Paris
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback and brick floors.

Miralis on 30a

User

In home wine and liquor bar with ice maker and wine cooler photography by Marcus Walton
Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

By the Sea

Sally Scott Interior Designer

Karissa VanTassel Photography
Photo of an expansive beach style galley seated home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, copper benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Steinbeck by Campbell Homes

Campbell Homes

Virtuance
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen & Home Bar Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

This is an example of a large country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Rustic Modern Bar in with Light Brown Stained Maple Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

A curved bar was located in the walk out basement. The bar was tucked behind in an alcove and a bar height curved table was added into the entertainment area of the basement. Light brown stained maple cabinets were used to build up the top. The cambria quartz countertops were used for the movement and texture it added.

Lake Retreat

Something Special Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Red Ledges (Oquirrh Mountain Drive)

Timberidge Custom Homes

Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet and shaker cabinets.

Pinnacle Mtn Homes- Parade of Homes

Granite and Marble Designs Inc

Basement wet bar featured in leathered orion granite (provided by The Stone Collection) with 6cm eased edge. Pinnacle Mountain Homes was the builder of the home and won many first place awards in the 2012 Summit County Parade of homes.

Luxury Traditional Home in Dayton, OH

Winteriors

Inspiration for a large traditional seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wildewood 4

Duket Architects Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and porcelain floors.

Covington Homes Model- The Palazzo

Covington Homes

Martin Prosek Photography
Transitional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

LBA

Austin Bean Design Studio

Bar Design by Austin Bean Design Studio
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with brown cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and marble splashback.

Westside Oaks

Anderson Fine Homes

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Transitional Two Story

David Charlez Designs

Photo by Space Crafting
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

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.