Alex Claney
Photo of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, brown floor, black benchtop, granite benchtops and a drop-in sink.

Bars and Entertainment

Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, raised-panel cabinets, porcelain floors, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and no sink.

Haynes Basement

Daylight Basement Company

L-shaped 2-level Bar with Beer Taps
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Lakefront Manor

A. Perry Homes

Wood panel basement bar with a back bar mirror and glass shelves
Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Westchester - Flush Beaded Inset

Kingswood Kitchens

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Billiard Room Refreshment Center

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Custom designed refreshment center for billiards room. Materials: Belgian Chocolate Thermally Fused Laminate with Thermofoil fronts and high-pressure laminate countertop. Designed, manufactured and installed by Valet Custom Cabinets - Campbell, CA. Special thanks to homeowners for allowing us to photograph.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

WL Bars

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and grey benchtop.

Traditional/Country/Blue

BROOKVILLE CABINET & DESIGN

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sunset Lane: Deluxe Wet Bar

Constructure Remodeling LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, slate floors, brown floor, dark wood cabinets and beige benchtop.

Stone Colonial Transformation

Jones & Boer Architects, Inc.

Gordon Beall photographer
Photo of a small traditional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Bars

Media Rooms Inc

Designed & fabricated in the In-House Cabinet shop of Media Rooms Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Ático Principal

Egue y Seta

Design ideas for a transitional galley seated home bar in Barcelona with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Galley Style Home Bar with Medium Stained Maple Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

Base cabinets separates the bar from the bar height seating area. A full depth french door refrigerator was built into an alcove. Floating shelves were used on the backwall for alcohol storage. Mirrored backsplash was used behind them. The walls were paneled to keep the eye flowing around the entire space.

Sample Work

User

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wet Bar

Kingswood Kitchens

Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Bonita Bay, FL Transitional Kitchen and Entertainment Space

Progressive Design Build

The adjacent wet bar was updated to match the white cabinets and quartzite countertop in the kitchen. As part of the design, Progressive added a large X-style wine rack and a storage garage for the bar blender, bottles of spirits, and other drink accessories. A seedy glass insert and accent lighting completed the transformation.

Madison Traditional Pub & Bath Remodel

Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Photography by Joe De Maio
Design ideas for a traditional home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and green benchtop.

Devon Butler Pantry New Construction

Cullen Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bindley

Burdge & Associates Architects

Mediterranean Home designed by Burdge and Associates Architects in Malibu, CA.
Large mediterranean single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Riverlake Colony Custom Home

Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Mirror 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.