Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, black splashback, timber splashback and carpet.

Kruse Project

Fowler Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Contemporary residence

Woodmaster Kitchens

Contemporary bar and entertainment area, with access through pass-thru windows to outdoor pool area. Also equipped with cafe tables and chairs, a fireplace and TV. Custom window surrounds matching the cabinetry with backlighted faux onyx panels and shelves for bottle storage. Wine refrigerator, ice maker, prep sink and small cooking surface round out the area.

McKinney Modern Traditional New Construction

Schwenk Design Group, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ocean Cliffs

Chase Construction

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Parade of Homes 2016

Distinctive Marble and Granite

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

1040 S Ocean Boulevard | Oceanfront Estate | Manalapan, Florida

Pascal Liguori & Son

Bar Area
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble floors, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, brown splashback and timber splashback.

R.D. Henry Cabinetry

Magnifique Kitchens & Baths

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Interiors for Generali Office Tower (working with Zaha Hadid Architects)

SASI Studio

Inspiration for a large single-wall wet bar in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, carpet, grey floor and white benchtop.

Chestnut Hill New Construction - Ed Nunes

Kitchen Views at National Lumber

Designed by Ed Nunes Photography by Nat Rea
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Providence with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Westcliff

1685 Kitchen Design Studio

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Urban Country

Mr. Paul's Custom Cabinets

This is an example of a single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lime Street Town House

Pauli & Uribe Architects

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Charming Architectural Treasure

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Living Room

L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.

Home Builder Havana Homes
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

DISPLAY SALE

Countrywide Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, black splashback, timber splashback and carpet.

Lakeview Residence

Aspen & Ivy

Mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Toronto with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white splashback and timber splashback.

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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.

Basement Bar Countertop

FBC Remodel

This gorgeous curved wet bar is a great feature for entertaining and compliments the design elements of the space. ©Finished Basement Company
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Sink design, Integral Concrete Sink

StoneTop Surfaces

Concrete Sink- Hidden Sink- Integral Cutting Board- Custom Bar
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

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