A family contacted us to come up with a basement renovation design project including wet bar, wine cellar, and family media room. The owners had modern sensibilities and wanted an interesting color palette. Photography: Jared Kuzia

Ardmore Mediterranean Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Lot 35

F1 Cabinets and Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Custom Home: Louise Acerage

Westridge Homes

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and porcelain floors.

1219 Mohawk

3rd Street Custom Homes

Design ideas for a modern galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Cherry Kitchen & large island/ bar

J. Carsten Remodeling

Photos by Mark Ehlen- Ehlen Creative
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor, granite benchtops and grey benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen & Bath Remodel

RiverCity Cabinets

Large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Capitol Hill Classic

John Audet - Case Design/Remodeling Inc.

This shallow depth alcove was utilized for much needed storage and counter space. The custom wood top is very inviting and warm. The library ladder feature allows easy reach to the upper cabinets and adds a cool conversation piece.

Lexington Basement Remodel

Elza B. Design, Inc.

1219 Mohawk

3rd Street Custom Homes

1219 Mohawk

3rd Street Custom Homes

Inspiration for a modern galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Cement Tile Splashback and Porcelain Floors

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.