Small modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Jet

Inside Stories

Home wet bar with unique white tile and light hardwood floors. Industrial seating and lighting add to the space and the custom wine rack round out the open layout space.

Modern Kitchens

The Affordable Kitchen Company

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Alamo Wine/Poker Room Refresh

Gayler Design Build

The homeowners wanted to update an existing poker room to function as a secondary entertainment space, complete with a large built-in wine rack that was built into the existing cabinetry, new lighting, paint and a wallpaper accent wall. It was important to preserve the existing stone flooring and the cabinetry, which ran consistently throughout the home.

Wooded Enclave

Beverly Bradshaw Interiors

Small transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, no sink, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Renovation in McDowell Mountain (Balthazor)

Caine & Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

*NEW Project*

Scott Carter Construction and Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Salt Lake City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Maple Grove and Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Sometimes things just happen organically. This client reached out to me in a professional capacity to see if I wanted to advertise in his new magazine. I declined at that time because as team we have chosen to be referral based, not advertising based. Even with turning him down, he and his wife decided to sign on with us for their basement... which then upon completion rolled into their main floor (part 2). They wanted a very distinct style and already had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. We just helped bring it all to life. They wanted a kid friendly space that still had an adult vibe that no longer was based off of furniture from college hand-me-down years. Since they loved modern farmhouse style we had to make sure there was shiplap and also some stained wood elements to warm up the space. This space is a great example of a very nice finished basement done cost-effectively without sacrificing some comforts or features.

Eastmont, West Vancouver

Raveninside

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Needham II

Michelle Markert Interiors

Needham Spec House. Wet Bar: Wet Bar cabinets Schrock with Yale appliances. Quartz counter selected by BUYER. Blue subway staggered joint backsplash. Trim color Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Shaws flooring Empire Oak in Vanderbilt finish selected by BUYER. Wall color and lights provided by BUYER. Photography by Sheryl Kalis. Construction by Veatch Property Development.

Wakefield Wine Bar and Fireplace

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Arrowhead Custom Cottage

Master Plan Builders & Master Plan Design

Fully featured wet coffee bar with moroccan inspired tile, floating shelving, and wine refridgerator.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Hunter - Kirkland WA - Butler Pantry

Enfort Homes

The Hunter was built in 2017 by Enfort Homes of Kirkland Washington.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial galley home bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

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 in Kitchen

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Wet bar featuring black marble hexagon tile backsplash, hickory cabinets with metal mesh insets, white cabinets, black hardware, round bar sink, and mixed metal faucet.

Transitional Walnut Kitchen

PB Kitchen Design

blackened stainless island support with walnut table top.
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped home bar in Chicago with quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige floor.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, glass-front cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

Shooting Star 72, Teton Village, Wyoming

KAM Designs

Mountain Modern Game Room Bar.
Photo of a large country single-wall wet bar with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige benchtop and beige floor.

Wakefield Wine Bar and Fireplace

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Lanier Project

Level Team Contracting

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Porcelain Splashback and Beige Floor

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.