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Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with carpet, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Geist Kitchen Remodel

Nicholas Design Build

Drink station, wet bar
Photo of an expansive beach style l-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and beige benchtop.

Camille Rossy Display

C R

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wildwood Lower Level Playroom Transformation

Dill-Thebeau Design Company

Playroom transformation into Bar. Cori Nations Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley seated home bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and linoleum floors.

Classic Kitchen Reno with Live edge Counters

Diamond Wood Products

Small traditional seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, linoleum floors and brown floor.

Thomas Residence

Marble and Granite Connection Inc

Mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kilpatrick Basement

Kristina Kilpatrick

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

The Westcote Project II

User

Andrea Pietrangeli http://andrea.media/
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Providence with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Southern Traditional White Kitchen

MasterWorks Custom Cabinets, LLC

This custom bar area is made in white and features a traditional tile backsplash with a bit of edge. Notice how the molding carries from floor to ceiling, and the built in "feet" accents at the bottom of the cabinets.

Beautiful Transitional Remodel in Campbell

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton, vi360 Photography
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Xene

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC
Design ideas for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Haymarket Basement Bar

Triple Peak Construction, LLC

Clients goals were to have a full wet bar to entertain family and friends. Must haves were a two tap kegerator, full fridge, ice maker, and microwave. They also wanted open shelves and glass cabinet doors to display their glassware and bottle collections.

wet bar in Ellicott City, MD

GloRem

U-shape bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bini Basement

Detailed Designs By Denise

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Posh Home Remodel

Everything Home

Our Carmel design-build studio was tasked with organizing our client’s basement and main floor to improve functionality and create spaces for entertaining. In the basement, the goal was to include a simple dry bar, theater area, mingling or lounge area, playroom, and gym space with the vibe of a swanky lounge with a moody color scheme. In the large theater area, a U-shaped sectional with a sofa table and bar stools with a deep blue, gold, white, and wood theme create a sophisticated appeal. The addition of a perpendicular wall for the new bar created a nook for a long banquette. With a couple of elegant cocktail tables and chairs, it demarcates the lounge area. Sliding metal doors, chunky picture ledges, architectural accent walls, and artsy wall sconces add a pop of fun. On the main floor, a unique feature fireplace creates architectural interest. The traditional painted surround was removed, and dark large format tile was added to the entire chase, as well as rustic iron brackets and wood mantel. The moldings behind the TV console create a dramatic dimensional feature, and a built-in bench along the back window adds extra seating and offers storage space to tuck away the toys. In the office, a beautiful feature wall was installed to balance the built-ins on the other side. The powder room also received a fun facelift, giving it character and glitz. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-posh-home-remodel

Sorghum Mill Esatate

Nicole Rickey Interior Design

Flow Photography
Design ideas for an expansive country wet bar in Oklahoma City with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Lower Level Luxury

True Vine Creations

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped home bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Johnson Cove

Vernich Interiors

Transitional galley seated home bar in Nashville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and brown floor.

Tonka Bay Beach House

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

In terms of functionality, the dry bar includes an under-cabinet wine refrigerator and unique drawers for bottle storage.
Photo of a small single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bachelor Pad Bars

ADU Contractors - Build. Design. Remodel.

Wet bar in office area. Black doors with black floating shelves, black quartz countertop. Gold, white and calacatta marble backsplash in herringbone pattern.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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.