Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Capistrano - Quail West

Diamond Custom Homes, Inc.

Diamond Custom Homes Capistrano in Quail West, Naples, FL Wet bar featuring granite countertops, dark wood cabinetry with glass doors, a wine refrigerator and under-counter icemaker.

Mid Century Ranch Style Update

CG&S Design-Build

Photo of a contemporary single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, recessed-panel cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Timeless Traditional

REFINED LLC

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback and black benchtop.

Transitional Basement Buildout

Harte Remodels, LLC

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, black cabinets and mirror splashback.

basement bar

F. M. Construction Ltd

SeeVirtual Marketing & Photography www.seevirtual360.com
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts seated home bar in Vancouver with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and mirror splashback.

Pied-à-terre, UWS, NYC

Darci Hether New York

This contemporary pied-à-terre is all about compact elegance. The bedroom features dark wood floors and gray walls complemented with a single-wall dark wood floor enclosed kitchen. The small kitchen is highly functional and equipped with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, a gray backsplash, and paneled appliances. The bathroom adds a light touch with marble flooring and countertops, and white walls. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, click here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/theatre-patrons-pied-terre-upper-west-side-nyc/

River East Bar

SK Kitchen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Shirk

Classic Bars

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and grey benchtop.

Chatham Residence

Kotzen Interiors, LLP

Richard Mandelkorn
Photo of a small beach style single-wall home bar in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Communities - Ketchum, Idaho (40)

Magleby Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Boise with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Catalpa Farms, Jefferson

Jagoe Homes Inc.

Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Louisville with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Historically Classy

Kitchen Ideas, LLC

This bright & beautiful traditional kitchen includes a separate beverage area with small microwave oven, under counter Sub-Zero beverage refrigerator and mirror backsplash. The cabinets are UltraCraft Crystal Lake Maple with a Melted Brie painted finish with brushed granite counter top.

Darien Peninsula Home

Michael LoBuglio Architects

Mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

The Estes in Whisper Rock

Bob Buescher Homes

Inspiration for a small country single-wall seated home bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Wet Bar with Wine Storage

User

Original floor plan of room includes one angled corner and off center window. Wet bar custom cabinetry disguises angled corner, making the room appear square. "X" mullions at tall, full height doors add to contemporary feel. Panelled walls and beams at ceiling create symmetry in the space. Appliances hidden behind decorative panels include a tall wine refrigerator, ice maker, refrigerator drawers, and dishwasher drawers. Cabinetry is Wood-Mode's 84 frameless line in walnut with a custom dark stain and black glaze. The countertop is Verde Borgogna granite.

European Farmhouse In Edina

Bruce Kading Interior Design

Photography: Brad Daniels
Design ideas for a mediterranean wet bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Contemporary Home, Independance, OH

Jackie Vella Design

Leslie Faranacci
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and mirror splashback.

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