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.

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.

Chateau d'Oex

Jake's Drafting Service Inc

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.

Suburban Walkout Basement Remodel

The Cleary Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Columbus with porcelain floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Sophisticated Traditional Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and a drop-in sink.

Andover 2016 Cornerstone Model Home

Megan McGraw Interior Design

*** This model home won the Wichita Area Builders Association Fall 2016 Parade of Homes awards for Master Suite & Bath, Effective Design and Pick of the Parade! *** This beautiful home was built by Paul Gray Homes, LLC. I collaborated with Paul on the finish and lighting selections. I then created new furniture schemes for the living room and dining room and accessorized the spaces to pull together this transitional look that is currently popular in the Wichita market. Paul and I decided to go a bit more glam in the master bathroom and it really paid off. Isn't it gorgeous? WABA's judges sure thought so! Gavin Peters Photography

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.

Modern Bar Room

BERRY MARBLE & GRANITE

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with granite benchtops, mirror 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.

Basement Wet Bar

FBC Remodel

This spacious wet bar features a beautiful curved beige countertop that sits atop custom cabinets. The bar is equipped with a microwave, a dishwasher and a refrigerator for convenient entertaining. ©Finished Basement Company

Pacific Renovation

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Paul Grdina- http://paulgrdinaphoto.photoshelter.com/ What started out as a kitchen reno grew into a main floor renovation very quickly. The living room at the front of this house was relatively unused as it was awkwardly accessed near the front door away from the kitchen/living area. To solve this we opened up the walls creating a large staircase to the now connected living room. Laundry moved downstairs just off the garage and the family room was also given an update. The kitchen, the start of this whole endeavour was beautifully redone with a substantially larger island with seating. Exterior door and windows in the back were moved and made large which allows for more light, and in this case a large kitchen perimeter for this family that loves to entertain.

Wet Bar with tiled niche for glassware and floating shelves

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Wet Bar with tiled wall and tiled niche for glassware and floating shelves. This wetbar is in a pool house and the bathroom with steam shower is to the right.

Wet Bar

Design Theory Interiors, LLC

Homeowner wanted a modern wet bar with hints of rusticity. These custom cabinets have metal mesh inserts in upper cabinets and painted brick backsplash. The wine storage area is recessed into the wall to allow more open floor space

Oak, and White Kitchen with Matte Black Accents in Iowa Aspen Homes Farmhouse

Village Home Stores

Home bar in Lower Level of a new Bettendorf Iowa home. Black cabinetry, White Oak floating shelves, and Black Stainless appliances featured. Design and materials by Village Home Stores for Aspen Homes.

Mississauga Full Home Interior

Gatti Brothers Ltd.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor, beige benchtop and multi-coloured splashback.

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.

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.

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

Calabasas contemporary home

Noah Construction & Design

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and porcelain floors.

Whitcomb Place

McNeill Baker Design Associates

Custom built-ins in the Recreation Room house the family’s books, DVDs, and music collection.
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and metal splashback.

All Backsplash Materials Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.