Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, light hardwood floors, slate splashback and beige floor.

Fairway Lane

Hy-Tec Construction Inc

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Black Bar Cabinets

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Home bar with custom lighting fixtures, black cabinets, and marble countertops.
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury l-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in sink, black splashback, slate splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Texoma Weekend Retreat

Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling

Elegant Rustic Farmhouse Bar Area Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling
Inspiration for a mid-sized country wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and slate splashback.

Bar Area in Hearth Room

Good Construction Inc

This bar nook between the hearth room and kitchen is perfect for entertaining.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Little Rock with light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Keystone Parade of Homes

Floors by Remo and Company

Design ideas for a small country galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and slate splashback.

Finishing Touches on a Tudor Home

Eagle River Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Home Bar, Billiards Table

Fava Design Group

Rustic yet Art Deco inspired pool room with wood bar.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Baltimore with brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, slate splashback and grey benchtop.

Bar

Custom Woodworking Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Lake Texoma Weekend Retreat

Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling

Elegant Rustic Farmhouse Bar Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, travertine floors and slate splashback.

Finishing Touches on a Tudor Home

Eagle River Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and slate splashback.

Fairway Lane

Hy-Tec Construction Inc

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