Blake Photography
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Red Oak

Cleve Adamson Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Amaretto Sweet

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

i2i Films
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Pewaukee Lower Level Remodel with Wet Bar

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

A variety of natural materials were used in this project creating a welcoming contrast to the cool sleekness of the Perlick stainless steel appliances and components that blends beauty with performance. Several lighting schemes were used to illuminate these surfaces including LED lights hidden in the stainless steel.

Lake View Residence

Fänas Architecture

Southwest Colorado mountain home. Made of timber, log and stone. Large custom circular stair connecting all three floors. Rustic wet bar. Rough-hewn wood flooring.

Man Cave Media Room Bar

Turnberry Construction Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Apple Valley Basement 2

B2 Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, cork floors and brown floor.

11 Aspen Summit Court- Showhome

Sliver Custom Design & Finishing Ltd

Zoon Photography
Design ideas for a transitional wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Ivyland Basement Remodel

Ryann Reed Design Build

A basement should be a warm wonderful place to spend time with family in friends. But this one in a Warminster was a dark dingy place that the homeowners avoided. Our team took this blank canvas and added a Bathroom, Bar, and Mud Room. We were able to create a clean and open contemporary look that the home owners love. Now it’s hard to get them upstairs. Their new living space has changed their lives and we are thrilled to have made that possible.

Charming Starter At Argyle

Decor Innovation Designs - Home Staging

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Phoenix, MD Basement Bar

Lasting Impressions Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Simonton - Traditional Estate

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Stevens Associates Builders Interior Designer: Pleats Interior Design Photographer: Bill Hebert A home this stately could be found nestled comfortably in the English countryside. The “Simonton” boasts a stone façade, towering rooflines, and graceful arches. Sprawling across the property, the home features a separate wing for the main level master suite. The interior focal point is the dramatic dining room, which faces the front of the house and opens out onto the front porch. The study, large family room and back patio offer additional gathering places, along with the kitchen’s island and table seating. Three bedroom suites fill the upper level, each with a private bathroom. Two loft areas open to the floor below, giving the home a grand, spacious atmosphere.

Drunnovo Bowl

Gilchrist Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Amaretto Sweet

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

i2i Films
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Contemporary Home Bar

Mountainside Woodwork Inc.

Contemporary galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Rustic Craftsman Lakehouse | The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards

Evergreen Custom Construction

This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Integrated Kitchen and Home Bar

Legacy Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Custom Bar

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Cherry home bar with granite countertops
Large traditional home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Finished game room and bar

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

Photo of a traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

open ended

Mountainwood Homes

A wet bar in the family room was redone with materials to match the kitchen - a quiet grey stone subway backsplash, Quartzite countertops, wine storage, and glass display cabinets. Photo by Vern Uyetake

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-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.