Our DIY basement project. Countertops are poured with Stonecoat Countertops Epoxy. Reclaimed wood shelves and glass tile.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Menu Road Residence

Harmony Homes

Inspiration for a small single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar in pantry

Covenant LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Boston with white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, dark hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

The Bristlecone Bar

Perthel Homes, Inc.

Kitchen dinette with custom bar.
Large transitional single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Blue Salty Dog

Woodbridge Builders

Manny Fernandez
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Storm Grey Kitchen

White Wood Kitchens

This storm grey kitchen on Cape Cod was designed by Gail of White Wood Kitchens. The cabinets are all plywood with soft close hinges made by UltraCraft Cabinetry. The doors are a Lauderdale style constructed from Red Birch with a Storm Grey stained finish. The island countertop is a Fantasy Brown granite while the perimeter of the kitchen is an Absolute Black Leathered. The wet bar has a Thunder Grey Silestone countertop. The island features shelves for cookbooks and there are many unique storage features in the kitchen and the wet bar to optimize the space and functionality of the kitchen. Builder: Barnes Custom Builders

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Homestead Kitchens

Photo of a home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback and timber splashback.

Casa frente al puerto de Sitges

Nicolás Fotografía

Design ideas for a small mediterranean single-wall seated home bar in Barcelona with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

JW Design

Castelli Marble Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Country Club

Gebben Interior

Renovation from an old Florida dated house that used to be a country club, to an updated beautiful Old Florida inspired kitchen, dining, bar and keeping room.

Structured Showroom

Structured Cabinetry

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Coastal Home Whole House Renovation

Benson Homes LLC

Photo of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and blue benchtop.

The Mallory

Tundra Homes

Coffee Bar
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Osprey Drive home on Topsail Island

D's Interior Design

Seating area directly in front of built in wet bar.
Large beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

Lower Level Remodel in Sterling

Signature Design Interiors

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Country Club

Gebben Interior

Renovation from an old Florida dated house that used to be a country club, to an updated beautiful Old Florida inspired kitchen, dining, bar and keeping room.

22nd Street Kitchen Remodel

cab-i-net Design & Remodel Specialists

Large country u-shaped home bar in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Lower Level Remodel in Sterling

Signature Design Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Sink Details

Benson Homes LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and blue benchtop.

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