Tony Colangelo Photography. Paul Hofmann Construction Ltd.
Photo of an industrial l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with concrete benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, black floor and grey benchtop.

Hansen Road 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Home bar with fun tile & floating shelves
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Art Deco Kitchen and Living Room

Artichoke

Inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this stone new-build property in Cheshire is unlike any other Artichoke has previously contributed to. We were invited to remodel the kitchen and the adjacent living room – both substantial spaces – to create a unique bespoke Art Deco kitchen. To succeed, the kitchen needed to match the remarkable stature of the house. With its corner turret, steeply pitched roofs, large overhanging eaves, and parapet gables the house resembles a castle. It is well built and a lovely design for a modern house. The clients moved into the 17,000 sq. ft mansion nearly 10 years ago. They are gradually making it their own whilst being sensitive to the striking style of the property.

Prairie Zen Model

Nathan Homes LLC

Midcentury single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Bar in Family Room

GARC Design

The new layout provides visual connections and smooth flow among spaces. The spaces opening into each other are still clearly defined with their own characteristics.

19th Century Row House Rebuild

BasementRemodeling.com

An open space that connects a beautiful living room and a well designed kitchen that has plenty of storage.
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Hyatt Residencial

Gilgarcia

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Hansen Road 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Home bar with fun tile & floating shelves
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

This is an example of a midcentury single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

19th Century Row House Rebuild

BasementRemodeling.com

An open space that connects a beautiful living room and a well designed kitchen that has plenty of storage.
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Porcelain Splashback and Black 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.