Leona Mozes Photography for the "Sea Bishop". Port Joli, Nova Scotia.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, linoleum floors and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Craftsman Bungalow

Bowood Homes

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Calgary with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Peters Township - Kitchen/Living Area Remodel

TK Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Mill Pond Road

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Second Times a Charm

Top Shelf Design

photo: Paul Grdina Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

JUNGLE COFFEE BAR 160 MQ

Polygona

Un progetto che fonde materiali e colori naturali ad una vista ed una location cittadina, un mix di natura ed urbano, due realtà spesso in contrasto ma che trovano un equilibrio in questo luogo. Jungle perchè abbiamo volutamente inserito le piante come protagoniste del progetto. Un verde che non solo è ecosostenibile, ma ha poca manutenzione e non crea problematiche funzionali. Le troviamo non solo nei vasi, ma abbiamo creato una sorta di bosco verticale che riempie lo spazio oltre ad avere funzione estetica. In netto contrasto a tutto questo verde, troviamo uno stile a tratti “Minimal Chic” unito ad un “Industrial”. Li potete riconoscere nell’utilizzo del tessuto per divanetti e sedute, che però hanno una struttura metallica tubolari, in tinta Champagne Semilucido. Grande attenzione per la privacy, che è stata ricavata creando delle vere e proprie barriere di verde tra i tavoli. Questo progetto infatti ha come obiettivo quello di creare uno spazio rilassante all’interno del caos di una città, una location dove potersi rilassare dopo una giornata di intenso lavoro con una spettacolare vista sulla città.

Paradise Valley Rustic Modern

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

Warm and cozy home bar in knotty alder with pewter accents and custom metal screens for cabinet doors. Rustic modern materials and finishes.
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.

On Outdoor Oasis

Braen Supply

This steeply sloped property was converted into a backyard retreat through the use of natural and man-made stone. The natural gunite swimming pool includes a sundeck and waterfall and is surrounded by a generous paver patio, seat walls and a sunken bar. A Koi pond, bocce court and night-lighting provided add to the interest and enjoyment of this landscape. This beautiful redesign was also featured in the Interlock Design Magazine. Explained perfectly in ICPI, “Some spa owners might be jealous of the newly revamped backyard of Wayne, NJ family: 5,000 square feet of outdoor living space, complete with an elevated patio area, pool and hot tub lined with natural rock, a waterfall bubbling gently down from a walkway above, and a cozy fire pit tucked off to the side. The era of kiddie pools, Coleman grills and fold-up lawn chairs may be officially over.”

Our Work

Artistic Finishes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Luxury Sports Bar

Superior Woodcraft, Inc.

Randy Bye
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige splashback.

Bar for Morning and Evening – Darien, IL

Drury Design

The idea was to create a beverage-centric space. Located right by the newly extended kitchen and no longer separated by a wall, this space acts as if it is part of the kitchen but is also a stand-alone place for enjoying morning coffee and evening drinks. To work, the space needed more than a bar cart or a converted buffet against the wall. Samantha designed a gorgeous beverage-specific station with counterspace and storage that is functional and classy. A coffee maker and a few ready-to-pour bottles can be out in the open while stemware, special bottles and mixology elements can be out of the way. In addition to being a great energy-up and wind-down space on either side of a typical day, the area comes in handy as a spacious drink-prep place while entertaining.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Transitional wet bar built into the wall with built-in shelving, inset wood cabinetry, white countertop, stainless steel faucet, and dark hardwood flooring.

The Perfect Bar For a Gathering

KBF by Audi Contractors

With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!

Mill Pond Road

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Back Bar beer tapper Lily Otte
Large traditional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Des Moines Craftsman

Structur Design + Interiors

Expansive arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Naperville, IL - Kitchen & Interior Remodel

Design First Builders

Joel Hernandez
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Memorial Bunker Hill Village French

Jamestown Estate Homes

Kerry Kirk Photography
This is an example of a small traditional galley seated home bar in Houston with white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

City Glamour - Wet Bar

Palindrome Design, LLC

Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Spanish style, Palos Verdes Estates

Melanie Giolitti Interior Design

Photography by Melanie Giolitti
Design ideas for a large mediterranean wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Beige 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.