Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Breen Road Home

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Brent Taylor Photography http://www.btphoto.ca/
Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and brown floor.

Home Bar and Butlers Run

Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped home bar in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white cabinets.

kitchen in Whitehouse Station

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

This kitchen in Whitehouse Station has glazed off white cabinets, and a distressed green-gray island. Touches of modern and touches of rustic are combined to create a warm, cozy family space.

Mezes

Danmar Cabinet Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Custom Woodwork

Gleman and Sons Custom Woodworking

A custom designed bar room with Purple Poplar barn doors, bar/counter top, with matching liquor cabinets and laser engraved bar stools.
Design ideas for a large country galley seated home bar in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback and medium hardwood floors.

2015 Homearama Spring Farm Lakes House #3

Cherry House, Inc.

Large transitional galley seated home bar in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Hewitt House

Allen Irvin - Designer

wine room
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Provencal Splendor

May Construction, Inc.

The light filled grand kitchen sets the stage for this exquisite French inspired design. Painted maple cabinets, an apron-front sink, and lavish marble island countertop create a sophisticated setting for cooking and socializing alike. Rich in texture and depth, the perimeter walls are lined with an intricate black soapstone backsplash, as the distinctive hand wrapped plaster hood sits proudly above the handsome dual la flange range. While it may be hard to replicate the beauty or the aged patina of a provincial chateau, we embraced and preserved unique features of this home to add gallic charm. The original solid oak front doors were re-stained, resized and purposely re-used as the statement making pantry doors. A pair of hand carved limestone cast fireplaces, warm brass fixtures and an abundance of natural stone add a touch of modern-day style.

Somerset, NJ Kitchen

Tom Hartman LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, bamboo floors and white benchtop.

Manger - Bar - Cuisine

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Close-up of gold leaf barrel ceiling and matching Niermann Weeks Biarritz pendants hanging in both spaces. Cabinets are painted, repurposed pieces.
Photo of a large traditional wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Bailey Remodel

J. Peterson Design, LLC

A beverage center was added to the space to compliment the kitchen but the backsplash gives a little bit a change. The Subzero beverage has a custom panel for a better integrated feel.

2015 Homearama Spring Farm Lakes House #3

Cherry House, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Louisville with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

West End Maximalism | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Warm Brown Kitchen in Red Birch

UltraCraft Cabinetry

This beautiful transitional kitchen features UltraCraft Cabinetry's Lauderdale door style in Red Birch with Storm Grey stain and all-plywood box construction. You'll also find a hidden wet bar that displays UltraCraft's Swing-Up door. Designed by: Gail O'Rourke (Instagram @gail_gobig) of White Wood Kitchens (Instagram @whitewoodkitchens) in Sandwich, MA. Photographer: Robert Scott Button (Instagram @robertscottbutton).

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

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