Granada Hills - Transitional Style Kitchen & Exterior

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Gulf Shore Kitchen- Wet bar area

Reed Design Build, LLC

Traditional kitchen in rich cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, and updated linear backsplash in a mix of glass and natural stone tile. Updating this 1980's standard white kitchen included utilizing an empty wall with additional cabinets, choosing a space-saving microwave drawer, extending the work counter and creating a counter height bar area. The bar height extension was a client request to enjoy morning coffee and the spectacular view. Interior Designer: Wanda Pfeiffer Photo credits: Naples Kenny

House 3

Otto Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

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.

Chantilly Theater

JDS Construction Services LLC

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bayside Residence Renovation in Ocean City MD

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner
Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Keawakapu Bar TV & Lighting

Control Freaks Hawaii

This is an example of an expansive tropical u-shaped seated home bar in Hawaii with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Bayside Residence Renovation in Ocean City MD

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bars

Green Basements & Remodeling

Charleston Tapioca Cabinets, Mosaic Linear Tile Back Splash, under counter fridge, oil rubbed bronze bar faucet, LVT flooring, luxury vinyl tile flooring, stone arches

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.

Wellington Place

Designed 2 Sell

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Garden Walk - Charleston

Ritchie Building Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain 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.

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.

Basement Bar, St. Louis, MO

Lifestyle Kitchens & Baths

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Navarro

Montgomery Contracting

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley 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.

Coastal Lifestyle

Destin Flooring America Showroom

Large beach style galley wet bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

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.