2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation

JILL KALMAN INTERIORS

Jane Beiles
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bars

Randy's Flooring

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vinci

M2 Interior Design

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Build-out

Impeccable by Meredith Park

The bar areas in the basement also serves as a small kitchen for when family and friends gather. A soft grey brown finish on the cabinets combines perfectly with brass hardware and accents. The drink fridge and microwave are functional for entertaining. The recycled glass tile is a show stopper!

Basement Custom Bar

That Design Studio

Photo of a large traditional wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Fall 2018 Parade of Homes Model

Zehnder Homes

Home Bar with granite countertop, custom cabinetry, and pendant lights.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Spring Drive

Niemand Interiors LLC

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain floors, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey floor.

Modern Prairie in the Country

SKD Architects

Saari & Forrai Photography Briarwood II Construction
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Woodland Hills ~ Kitchen & Baths

Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795

expanded updated kitchen with custom shaker two-tone cabinets, light & bright, Mix of stainless steel & ORB finishes. Eat in island & entertainment bar adjacent to wine refrigerator. Photography ~ VT Fine Art Photography

Xene

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC
Design ideas for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

From Childhood Home to Forever Home: A complete Renovation in Southern MA

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Photography by: Kyle J Caldwell
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

FIDDLETOWN KITCHEN

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation

JILL KALMAN INTERIORS

Jane Beiles
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

La Grange Modern Meets Rustic

Function Basement Design

Function Basement Design
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Main Kitchen make-over, Butler Kitchen, and Home Bar Build - Irvine

Modern Creation Inc.

Completed home bar with glass shelving
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Harris

KHJ Designs LLC

We reused the existing bar but added a new backsplash and counter to tie the kitchen and bar area together.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Salt Lake City with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Custom Transitional Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Custom Bar

That Design Studio

Inspiration for a large traditional wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass 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.