Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Second Story Mediterranean Addition

TriplePoint Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Basement Bar

Dorman Home Remodeling, Inc.

RB Hill
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

Miscellaneous Projects

User

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Liberty - The Overton Model

Van Metre Homes

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Manalapan Kitchen Before & After

C&H Kitchen Designs Studio

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Milano

LR Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and black benchtop.

Fort Collins Custom Build

Naturecraft Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Basement Remodel

Albers Design LLC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with carpet, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Theater room

Sitka Projects

Ash Creek Photo
Inspiration for a large country galley wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback and carpet.

Kitchens

Kendall Flooring & Contracting, Inc.

Kate Williams
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Tyler Home

Designing Women

This is an example of a small traditional galley seated home bar in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Lake Shore Kitchen Addition

Peerless Homes

Built in desk and wet bar
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

The Navarro

Montgomery Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kelly Res.

Stanley Martin Renovations

Precision Home Solutions specializes in remodeled bath and kitchens, finished basements/bars. We keep your budget and ideas in mind when designing your dream space. We work closely with you during the entire process making it fun to remodel. We are a small company with 25 years in the construction business with professional and personalized service. We look forward to earning your business and exceeding your expectations. The start of your remodel journey begins with a visit to your home. We determine what your needs, budget and dreams are. We then design your space with all your needs considered staying with-in budget.

New Expansive Lake Home

Outside In Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Fort Collins Custom Build

Naturecraft Custom Homes

Large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Chantilly Theater

JDS Construction Services LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and grey floor.

300 S

Monogram Homes

Cory Phillips The Home Aesthetic
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Theater room

Sitka Projects

Ash Creek Photo
Photo of a large country galley wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback and carpet.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Matchstick Tile 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.