Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation

AJ Margulis Interiors

A complete renovation of a 90's kitchen featuring a gorgeous blue Lacanche range. The cabinets were designed by AJ Margulis Interiors and built by St. Joseph Trim and Cabinet Company.

Family-Functional Kitchen in Pingree Grove

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Built-in home bar located just off the kitchen and dining room. Our clients love utilizing it when they host friends and family for game night!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown splashback and shiplap splashback.

Maple Grove and Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Sometimes things just happen organically. This client reached out to me in a professional capacity to see if I wanted to advertise in his new magazine. I declined at that time because as team we have chosen to be referral based, not advertising based. Even with turning him down, he and his wife decided to sign on with us for their basement... which then upon completion rolled into their main floor (part 2). They wanted a very distinct style and already had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. We just helped bring it all to life. They wanted a kid friendly space that still had an adult vibe that no longer was based off of furniture from college hand-me-down years. Since they loved modern farmhouse style we had to make sure there was shiplap and also some stained wood elements to warm up the space. This space is a great example of a very nice finished basement done cost-effectively without sacrificing some comforts or features.

Entertaining with Color

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Opened this wall up to create a beverage center just off the kitchen and family room. This makes it easy for entertaining and having beverages for all to grab quickly.

Two Doors Down

Romina Black Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Colorful Urban House

Ward 5 Design

Kimberly Rose Dooley Urban-style Great Room complete with Home bar, living area & dining area. Home bar features brick wall and wood shelves. Dining room features blue accent area rug and round dining table with pink velvet dining chairs. Living room includes royal blue tufted velvet sofa, geometric area rug and geometric bookshelves. Bright colors complete this Eclectic style.

Pleasant Lake Road

Studio M Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Butler's pantry, Build for the Cure 2015 - River Run Davidson, NC

E S Johnson Builders, LLC

Butlers Pantry with beadboard backsplash Studio iDesign, Serena Apostal
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with no sink, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown splashback, grey cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Basement Design + Build - Walnut Butcher Block countertop

Mood Design + Build

Country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Butler's Pantry/Bar - AWCH

User

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

Forward Design Build Remodel

Bar from 2011 whole house remodel.
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Greenside Kitchen & Bar

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Killarney Hts Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Home bar next to outdoor living space. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, limestone floors, beige floor, no sink, brown splashback and metal splashback.

Back Bay

Blackband Design

Built-in Bar
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

Contemporary Home Bar

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

Dry Bar with Dura Supreme cabinetry

CR Cabinetry

CR Cabinetry
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Lakeside Cottage in Leelanau County

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Spire Bachelor Pad

High Street Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen After: New Bar Area

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

All Backsplash Materials Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink

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.