Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Huntington Lower Level

Roanoke Woodworking Inc.

The stone tile adds richness to this area.
Large transitional seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Built-in Custom Furniture

Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Dawn Maggio
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, brick floors and marble benchtops.

Basement Bar

Carpets of Dalton & Furniture of Dalton

Aaron Kirby
Design ideas for a country u-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Northville Lower Level - Design & Build

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Chelsea Cabinets

Panache Inspiration Center

Home bar nestled in the basement, ready to use for guests and family movie nights! With pizza maker, glass rack, pop corn machine and a TV to watch the game! Tile installed through Rob at Hanson Masonry in Starbuck, MN!

Transitional Dry Bar | San Diego, CA

J Hill Interiors

This space was an existing second dining room area that was not ever used by the residents. This client entertains frequently, needed ample bar storage, had a transitional look in mind, and of course wanted it to look great. I think we accomplished just that! - See more at: http://www.jhillinteriordesigns.com/project-peeks/#sthash.06TLsTek.dpuf

Armstrong

Outlook Flooring

Mid-sized country galley home bar in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Beach Rd., Bristol

Perfect Touch Interiors

Drdry bar at far end of the kitchen which also features wine refrigerators on the opposite side of the bar. Open to dining room and family room. Bradley Jones Photography

Beverage Center

TRS Designs, Inc (Kitchens, Baths, & More)

Large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Schiefelbein

Kitchen and Bath Plus

All wood cabinets, glass doors, under cabinet lighting, stacked stone backsplash and top legs
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Orlando with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Basye's Abbey Carpet & Floor

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Great Falls Home Bar

Cedar Forest Cabinetry & Millwork

This client had an existing wall of cabinets that he wanted to integrate into a new bar in the basement of his home. However, he did not want to do the same color cabinetry all around the space. So we had all the new cabinetry made in cherry with a Shale Truetone and pewter glaze. Then to make the existing cabinetry tie in, we had the Chicago Bar rail top make and stained to the shade of the existing cabinetry. With all the detail work that Vince from Still Waters did, this came out perfectly!

Ballwin Basement with Bar and Fireplace

Pro Basement Inc.

Rubbed bronze foot rail as well as bar front detail. Larry Otte
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

New Home - Mendham, NJ

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

country club home

Interior Changes home design & consulting

This home was built by Lowell Management. Todd Cauffman was the architect, Peggy Helgeson from Geneva Cabinet and Bella Tile and Stone. Beth Welsh Interior Changes

Transitional Dry Bar | San Diego, CA

J Hill Interiors

Mountain High

The Interior Design Group

Beautiful and Elegant Mountain Home Custom home built in Canmore, Alberta interior design by award winning team. Interior Design by : The Interior Design Group. Contractor: Bob Kocian - Distintive Homes Canmore Kitchen and Millwork: Frank Funk ~ Bow Valley Kitchens Bob Young - Photography

Completed Kitchens

Northern Kitchen Studio

Small traditional single-wall home bar in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Home Bar Area

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Living room and home bar's arched entryways, pendant lighting, and wood flooring.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, stone tile splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

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