Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

European Inspired Retreat

Design Everest

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped bar cart in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and marble floors.

Walters

The Arbor House Inc.

This is an example of a large country galley seated home bar in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

ARCADIA II

Santana Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

River Oaks

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Michael's Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Kitchen Remodel in McLean, VA

Moss Building & Design

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar and Built-In Entertainment Center

European Kitchen and Bath LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Zionsville Dream Home

Digitech Custom Audio & Video

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and beige floor.

Weston-Dawkes Kitchen Remodel

Ultimate Pools by Fetter

Old pantry made into wine bar with custom iron gates.
Photo of a country home bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown splashback.

Basement Bar Countertop

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company Rhythmic hanging pendants emphasize the flow of the bar and reflect a luminous glow off the granite.
Large traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Arley

Arley Wholesale - Montgomery

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Living Spaces

Epic Foto Group

Epic Foto Group
Inspiration for a transitional galley seated home bar in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Walters

The Arbor House Inc.

Photo of a large country galley seated home bar in Wichita with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Coquitlam Whole House Renovation

Stevenson Design Works Ltd

Bar cabinetry with wine fridge and diswasher. NOte the flooring with is a type of lino that looks like checker plate. Photos by Stevenson Design Works

Anninger Residence

Creative Kitchens & Baths

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Highpoint Job, Langley BC

Elite Kitchens and Bathrooms

Wet Bar: Dark stained maple raised panel cabinets. Countertop: Cambria Quartz "Darlington"
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - Fargo

This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and mosaic tile splashback.

Oklahoma House

User

This is an example of a large l-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

New Photos

Strathmore Floors-Design-Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Hideout Canyon

Tall Pines Construction

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

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