This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Lower Level Remodel | Ocomonowoc

Rigsby Group, Inc.

Full Lake Home Renovation
Inspiration for an expansive transitional seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

New Country

Signature Interior Designs

This is an example of a transitional galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and marble floors.

Radius Basement Bar Pitcure

Pro Basement Inc.

Radius front bar Larry Otte
Photo of a 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.

Classic Midtown Residence

Wood Specialties, Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Omaha with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet and grey cabinets.

Pristine Hidden Technology

Electronics Design Group, Inc.

Photography by William Psolka, psolka-photo.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Southern Colonial Style Home

Shane McFarland Construction

Inspiration for a country single-wall wet bar in Nashville with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Washington Park

ROM architecture studio

Whole-house remodel of a hillside home in Seattle. The historically-significant ballroom was repurposed as a family/music room, and the once-small kitchen and adjacent spaces were combined to create an open area for cooking and gathering. A compact master bath was reconfigured to maximize the use of space, and a new main floor powder room provides knee space for accessibility. Built-in cabinets provide much-needed coat & shoe storage close to the front door. ©Kathryn Barnard, 2014

Irvington Mediterranean Whole House Remodel

COOPER Design Build

Expansive mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar – Edina Home Transformed Inside and Out

Gonyea Custom Homes

New pendant lights and simple coat of gray paint transformed the basement bar from a vaguely western theme to something more timeless. Photography by Spacecrafting

Stately West Chester Bar

Dwell Design Co

Photo Courtesy of: Rittenhouse Builders Photo By: Josh Barker Photography Lancaster County's Design-Driven Cabinetry Experts
Small transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Bar

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

This lighting is the focal point and what first draws you into the space. It provides the perfect mood lighting in this basement bar.
Large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey 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.

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Mind your Manor!

Eurodale Developments Inc

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

New Prague Basement

B2 Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Reclaimed Wood!

Totally Floored Inc.

Expansive country u-shaped seated home bar in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Modern Bar Design Alexandria, VA by Reico Kitchen & Bath

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Rachel Mignogna of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Springfield, VA, this modern bar design features Merillat Basic cabinets in the Wesley door style in Maple with a Dulce finish. Countertops are custom made copper countertops. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC / www.btwimages.com.

Pinnacle Mtn Homes- Parade of Homes

Granite and Marble Designs Inc

Basement wet bar featured in leathered orion granite (provided by The Stone Collection) with 6cm eased edge. Pinnacle Mountain Homes was the builder of the home and won many first place awards in the 2012 Summit County Parade of homes.

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.