Corner bar with dimensional granite diamond tile, and zebra wood cabinets.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and white floor.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie

Prime Realty

Photo of a large midcentury single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Charming Starter At Argyle

Decor Innovation Designs - Home Staging

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

All About Kitchens of Concord

Secondary bar area in the kitchen.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Boston with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Custom Home | San Antonio, TX

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Design ideas for a contemporary home bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors and black benchtop.

Madera | Bellevue

JayMarc Homes

The Madera's home bar exudes sophistication and elegance with its stylish design. The light hardwood floors provide a warm and inviting foundation, while the golden hardware on the white cabinets adds a touch of glamour and refinement. The white countertop offers a clean and sleek surface, perfect for preparing drinks and serving guests. The stainless steel microwave and beverage cooler enhance the functionality of the home bar, ensuring that refreshments are readily available for gatherings and entertainment. A chic gray backsplash adds a modern twist and creates a visually appealing focal point in the space. With its blend of luxurious elements and practical features, the Madera's home bar is an exquisite area that promises delightful moments of relaxation and enjoyment. Whether it's hosting intimate gatherings or unwinding after a long day, this inviting space provides the perfect setting for creating cherished memories.

Lawrence Project

Luis Carlos Torres, CKD

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, white floor and black benchtop.

New Kids on the Block

House of Ferari

In this full service residential remodel project, we left no stone, or room, unturned. We created a beautiful open concept living/dining/kitchen by removing a structural wall and existing fireplace. This home features a breathtaking three sided fireplace that becomes the focal point when entering the home. It creates division with transparency between the living room and the cigar room that we added. Our clients wanted a home that reflected their vision and a space to hold the memories of their growing family. We transformed a contemporary space into our clients dream of a transitional, open concept home.

Modern Colorful Family

Interiors by Jennifer Dennis

Young color loving family wanted to infuse their new home with fun and whimsy. Creating a modern blend of formal living, dining and family rooms.
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Powhatan Kitchen

Liz Hart Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gourmet Kitchens

Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Shores

Kitchens of Diablo

Transitional Dry Bar with cabinets by Dura Supreme. Paintable Wood with Cashmere paint plus Shadow Glaze. Detail, detail, detail!! Bun feet, decorative backplash tile, glass doors with LED Lighting. Backplash is from Marble Systems, Ponte Stone Mosaic in Snow White. Showoff beautiful glassware with glass shelving. Contrasting cabinetry hardware from top knobs create a beautiful pallet of color tones that work so well together. Quartz Countertops by Vadara - Statuary Venato - creates a beautiful marble look without the maintenance.

Amaretto Sweet

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

i2i Films
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Whole House Update

Mallett Design Works

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Southampton's Amazing Basements

Southampton Builders

Jonathan Nutt
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Schiefelbein

Kitchen and Bath Plus

All wood cabinets, glass doors, under cabinet lighting, stacked stone backsplash and top legs
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Orlando with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Amaretto Sweet

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

i2i Films
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Amaretto Sweet

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

i2i Films
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Southampton's Amazing Basements

Southampton Builders

Jonathan Nutt
Large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with grey floor, no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Charming Starter At Argyle

Decor Innovation Designs - Home Staging

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Stone Tile 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.