Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

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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.

2024 Spring Showcase - Contemporary Nutmeg

Alair Homes Green Bay

Design ideas for a contemporary home bar in Other with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback and black benchtop.

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Overview shot of galley wet bar.
Photo of a large modern galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

An Open Invitation in Ridgefield, Kitchen

Simply Baths & Kitchens

Functional layout and beautiful finishes make this kitchen a dream come true. Placing the sink on an angled corner of the island between the range and refrigerator creates an easy work triangle while the large island allows for roomy prep space. Two pantries, one near the range and one near the refrigerator, give plenty of storage for dry goods and cookware. Guests are kept out of the cooks way by placing ample seating and the full service bar on the other side of the island. Open views through the breakfast room to the beautiful back yard and through large openings to the adjoining family room and formal dining room make this already spacious kitchen feel even larger.

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.

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.

Jericho

Artista Kitchen & Bath Design

Open Concept floor plan comprising of kitchen, dining room, and den also utilizing a dry bar for entertaining
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sierra De Monserat Transitional Mediterranean

Donald Joseph Inc.

Wonderful house bar done by Donald Joseph Inc. Arteriors Pendant,sleek cabinet design with floating shelves. Viewing one of the fantastic olive trees we planted on the property. An example of some of our beautiful interior architecture and design work.

Game Area and Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Wet bar and game area featuring wood cabinetry with metal mesh insets, white backsplash, undermount sink, microwave, and round dining table.
Photo of a large country single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Salishan Beach House Remodel

C&R Remodeling

This room is part of a whole house remodel on the Oregon Coast. The entire house was reconstructed, remodeled, and decorated in a neutral palette with coastal theme.

Luke Ridge Kitchen

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Renovated Kitchens

Colorado Homes & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Red Ledges

Hamilton Park Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback and ceramic floors.

Canyon Contemporary

Kepler Design

Kitchen Design: Jan Kepler, Custom Cabinetry: Plato Woodwork, Contractor: Holland & Knapp, Photography: Elliott Johnson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, glass-front cabinets and porcelain splashback.

Canyon Contemporary

Kepler Design

Kitchen Design: Jan Kepler, Custom Cabinetry: Plato Woodwork, Contractor: Holland & Knapp, Photography: Elliott Johnson
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in San Luis Obispo with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Detail shot of galley wet bar and pantry door.
Design ideas for a large modern galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Brasada Ranch

FRC Design Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and medium wood cabinets.

Burleigh Circle Residence

4D Design + Consulting

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Newport Coast Twilight

Zen Architect

recessed bar
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped home bar in Orange County with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Splashback and Porcelain Splashback

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.