Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with open cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Jupiter, FL Coastal Golf Course Home

Francesca Morgan Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and black benchtop.

Traditional Media Room

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with open cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

2018 Hinckley Custom Home

Otero Signature Homes

Large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom bar & Wine rack

Cadence Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

Jameson
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Kaanapali Residence

ARQUITECTURA

Architect- Marc Taron Contractor- Trendbuilders Interior Designer- Wagner Pacific Landscape Architect- Irvin Higashi
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Hawaii with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

North Scottsdale Eclectic Design

Cosa Belle Interiors

This is an example of a large eclectic galley seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, open cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Parade of Homes Spring 2016

Kariel Staging & Decor

Design ideas for a traditional home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and carpet.

Whole House Remodel

Vintage Tile & Stone LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Cavitt Ranch

Kat Alves Photography

Kat Alves Photography
This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Sacramento with open cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and a drop-in sink.

Contemporary Clubhouse Bar in Diablo Grande CA.

Linhares Construction, Inc.

Home Bar in a Diablo Grande Clubhouse.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Lowcountry Farmhouse Butler

John Merrill Homes, LLC

Backsplash: IRON GRUNGE WITH DRIFTWOOD GROUT Cabinets: Eudora Benton Door Style-Iron Color Countertop: Silestone Quartz - Ariel-UPGRADE
Photo of an expansive country home bar in Jacksonville with open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Summerlin Paseos Allegra

JKL Development Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, open cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Woodruff, Arcadia Residence

Architecturae Group

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lorne Park Contemporary

Parkyn Design

Games area with navy accents located throughout.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Chatham Hills Residence

RG Décor

Design ideas for a transitional galley home bar in Indianapolis with open cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Summerlin Paseos Allegra

JKL Development Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, open cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Nspire Alton Home

Madison Home

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Boise with open cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Contemporary Clubhouse Bar in Diablo Grande CA.

Linhares Construction, Inc.

Home Bar in a Diablo Grande Clubhouse.
Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Embrace Your Space

D Carlson Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in San Francisco with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Mosaic 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.