One of our favorite 2016 projects, this standard builder grade home got a truly custom look after bringing in our design team to help with original built-in designs for the bar and media cabinet. Changing up the standard light fixtures made a big POP and of course all the finishing details in the rugs, window treatments, artwork, furniture and accessories made this house feel like Home. If you're looking for a current, chic and elegant home to call your own please give us a call!

Woody Creek Cabin

Structural Associates

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Green Oaks Renovation

Briggs Design Associates, Inc.

Alex Claney Photography Glazed Cherry cabinets anchor one end of a large family room remodel. The clients entertain their large extended family and many friends often. Moving and expanding this wet bar to a new location allows the owners to host parties that can circulate away from the kitchen to a comfortable seating area in the family room area. Thie client did not want to store wine or liquor in the open, so custom drawers were created to neatly and efficiently store the beverages out of site.

WET BAR

Counters by MP Millwork LLC

Photo of a small single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Taj Mahal

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Here is an example of DEANE Inc’s custom cabinetry in this fresh and beautiful bar layout. Perfect for entertaining, this new look provides easy access with both opened and closed shelving as well as a wine cooler and sink perfect for having guests.

Butler's Pantry With Mirrored Backsplash in Haverford

Semerjian Interiors

Glamorous and modern butlers pantry
Design ideas for a small modern home bar in Philadelphia with mirror splashback.

Holmby Hills

P2 Design

Adam Latham, Belair Photography
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and mirror splashback.

Craftsman Transitional Renovation & Addition

Gretchen O. Studio

This is an example of a transitional home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback and mirror splashback.

Medina Remodel

Randolph Interior Design

Interior Designer - Randolph Interior Design Builder - House Dressing Company Cabinetry Maker - Northland Woodworks
Photo of a traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom buffet cabinet in the dining room can be opened up to reveal a wet bar with a gorgeous granite top, glass shelving and copper sink.. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA, Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

Levi Project 2019

Freestyle Interiors

This is an example of a beach style seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Luxe Living

Julia Russell Designs

Home bar located in family game room. Stainless steel accents accompany a mirror that doubles as a TV.
Design ideas for a large transitional seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, porcelain floors, glass-front cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hunter Road

Cradle Design

Modern Architecture and Refurbishment - Balmoral The objective of this residential interior refurbishment was to create a bright open-plan aesthetic fit for a growing family. The client employed Cradle to project manage the job, which included developing a master plan for the modern architecture and interior design of the project. Cradle worked closely with AIM Building Contractors on the execution of the refurbishment, as well as Graeme Nash from Optima Joinery and Frances Wellham Design for some of the furniture finishes. The staged refurbishment required the expansion of several areas in the home. By improving the residential ceiling design in the living and dining room areas, we were able to increase the flow of light and expand the space. A focal point of the home design, the entertaining hub features a beautiful wine bar with elegant brass edging and handles made from Mother of Pearl, a recurring theme of the residential design. Following high end kitchen design trends, Cradle developed a cutting edge kitchen design that harmonized with the home's new aesthetic. The kitchen was identified as key, so a range of cooking products by Gaggenau were specified for the project. Complementing the modern architecture and design of this home, Corian bench tops were chosen to provide a beautiful and durable surface, which also allowed a brass edge detail to be securely inserted into the bench top. This integrated well with the surrounding tiles, caesar stone and joinery. High-end finishes are a defining factor of this luxury residential house design. As such, the client wanted to create a statement using some of the key materials. Mutino tiling on the kitchen island and in living area niches achieved the desired look in these areas. Lighting also plays an important role throughout the space and was used to highlight the materials and the large ceiling voids. Lighting effects were achieved with the addition of concealed LED lights, recessed LED down lights and a striking black linear up/down LED profile. The modern architecture and refurbishment of this beachside home also includes a new relocated laundry, powder room, study room and en-suite for the downstairs bedrooms.

Sunset Harbour I

Studio RODA

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with mirror splashback, no sink, open cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Lake Travis

Glynis Wood Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Green Oaks

Thompson Custom Homes

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with light hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback and black benchtop.

Custom Bar

Realty Design Associates, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dining and Bar in Contemporary Home for Entertaining

Heritage Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Sample Work

User

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

VILLA VENTOSA

Tina Mellino- ZIA INTERIORS

Photo of an expansive mediterranean galley seated home bar in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror Splashback and Slate 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.