Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Hubertus,WI

Ruebl Builders LLC

Custom bar with stone backslash and white oak mill-work
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

West Lake Gem

Heller Construction, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse with a Coastal Feel

Étalon Studio NOLA

The wine bar was custom built for entertaining and includes a beverage center. The bronze cabinets are complimented with the Macabus Fantasy granite and white split-face stone backsplash. Image by JH Hunley

McBain Ave

Ridgeway Home Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Lake Creek House

LeMaster Built

Shaker style cabinets with Dark stain. Stainless steel hardware.
Large single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Hubertus,WI

Ruebl Builders LLC

Custom bar with stone backslash and white oak mill-work
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Stone fireplace with all white oak trim and wainscoting
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Hubertus,WI

Ruebl Builders LLC

Custom lower level in white oak and reclaimed finishes
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Limestone 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.