Lower level entry and bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Denver with soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Wild Ginger bar

Ed Saloga Design Build

Jon Huelskamp Landmark
Large country u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Bar Area of the Basement
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Hamptons Terrace Level

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

Approx. 1800 square foot basement where client wanted to break away from their more formal main level. Requirements included a TV area, bar, game room, guest bedroom and bath. Having previously remolded the main level of this home; Home Expressions Interiors was contracted to design and build a space that is kid friendly and equally comfortable for adult entertaining. Mercury glass pendant fixtures coupled with rustic beams and gray stained wood planks are the highlights of the bar area. Heavily grouted brick walls add character and warmth to the back bar and media area. Gray walls with lighter hued ceilings along with simple craftsman inspired columns painted crisp white maintain a fresh and airy feel. Wood look porcelain tile helps complete a space that is durable and ready for family fun.

Wet Bar

Castle Pines Remodeling LLC

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, grey splashback, dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and black benchtop.

4836 York

LDK Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

basement wet bar

Castle Pines Remodeling LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and black benchtop.

Smyrna Overhaul

Studio Design Elements

Take it Digital
This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Bar Area of the Basement
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Corner bar

Chase Ryan

Corner bar with dimensional granite diamond tile, and zebra wood cabinets.
Small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and white floor.

Truman

Syler Custom Homes

Design ideas for a transitional galley wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Sandy Springs Basement Design/Build

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

This client wanted their Terrace Level to be comprised of the warm finishes and colors found in a true Tuscan home. Basement was completely unfinished so once we space planned for all necessary areas including pre-teen media area and game room, adult media area, home bar and wine cellar guest suite and bathroom; we started selecting materials that were authentic and yet low maintenance since the entire space opens to an outdoor living area with pool. The wood like porcelain tile used to create interest on floors was complimented by custom distressed beams on the ceilings. Real stucco walls and brick floors lit by a wrought iron lantern create a true wine cellar mood. A sloped fireplace designed with brick, stone and stucco was enhanced with the rustic wood beam mantle to resemble a fireplace seen in Italy while adding a perfect and unexpected rustic charm and coziness to the bar area. Finally decorative finishes were applied to columns for a layered and worn appearance. Tumbled stone backsplash behind the bar was hand painted for another one of a kind focal point. Some other important features are the double sided iron railed staircase designed to make the space feel more unified and open and the barrel ceiling in the wine cellar. Carefully selected furniture and accessories complete the look.

Happy Hour

Lisa & Leroy

No bar is complete without a prep sink, ice maker, and beverage center. Everything you need to shake up a martini at five o'clock.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Rustic Theatre Room

Jewels Interiors

Faux textured wall finish in a golden dark brown with black ceilings, furry bean bags and large projector screen entertainment!!! Luxury leather theater seating, full rustic bar area with leather stools, beautiful granite, custom built-in rustic wood shelving, cozy fireplace area with leather recliners and a furry area rug. Rustic stone wall with wall sconces.

Hawk Eye Renovation

Steve Gates Architect + E-Terra Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Comal Springs

Premier Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Multi-purpose Basement Remodel

Harte Remodels, LLC

This 3 year old house with a completely unfinished open-plan basement, gets a large u-shaped bar, media room, game area, home gym, full bathroom and storage. Extensive use of woodwork, stone, tile, lighting and glass transformed this space into a luxuriously useful retreat. Jason Snyder photography

Modern Home Bar

Design ideas for a modern single-wall home bar in New York with quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and stone tile splashback.

Basement Bars

P&M Renovations Inc.

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

Basements

P&M Renovations Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone 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.