Large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Eclectic kitchen, dining and Bar space

Ayelet Designs

Miri Ekshtein
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback and porcelain floors.

Sophisticated Traditional Kitchen

Mary-Beth Oliver

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Pope Basement

Creating Space, Inc.

Todd DiFiore
Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, Santa Barbara

Glamorous Wine Bar in Lounge
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback and porcelain floors.

Transitional Elegance

Monarch & Maker

The ultimate hangout space is complete with a wet bar, pool table, and an array of golf memorabilia. Enhanced by the brick backsplash, exposed wood beams, and the sliding barn door, this space achieves a blend of refined sophistication and rustic charm.

Daco Real Stone Veneer Bar Front

Daco Stone

Daco Real Stone Veneer: Irondale Real cut stone veneer that is as easy to work with as tile
Design ideas for a small industrial galley wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, orange floor and black benchtop.

Neo-Georgian Bar

Smith & Smith Kitchens

An exquisite example of neo-georgian style joinery as part of a full domestic cabinetry fit out. Specialised detailing includes beading, turned embellishments, architraves and corbels. Smith & Smith is one of a select few companies within Australia to offer such unique and personalised carvings.

Keawakapu Bar TV & Lighting

Control Freaks Hawaii

This is an example of an expansive tropical u-shaped seated home bar in Hawaii with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Mount Pleasant Custom Build 641

o2 developments

Dark maple bar is accents by the brick wall and matte granite countertops.
Photo of a small traditional wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback and porcelain floors.

Wamuran

Civic Steel Homes

Well stoked bar cleverly hidden behind a panel sliding door. Lovely touch by the owner with quality modern art.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Sunset Gems Studio

Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback and porcelain floors.

Hudnell Basement

Kircher Design & Build

Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Pope Basement

Creating Space, Inc.

Todd DiFiore
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Pope Basement

Creating Space, Inc.

Todd DiFiore
Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Hudnell Basement

Kircher Design & Build

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Hudnell Basement

Kircher Design & Build

This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Todd DiFiore
Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Red 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.