Aperture Vision Photography
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, black cabinets, green splashback, slate floors, slate splashback, brown benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Functional, beautiful, and hard-wearing surfaces are the name of the game in this basement bar. The dark-stained barn wood bar back will hold its own against the inevitable shoe scuffs of guests. The slate back splash tiles and galvanized metal pendant lights are built to last while holding up to years of use.

Fancourt Residence

LS3P Living

Home Bar | Custom home studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Fairview Builders LLC.
Large traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate floors and slate splashback.

Gull Lake 1 - Bar

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, slate splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Riverfront loft

Farr Interiors LLC

Custom built in rustic bar! a mix of slate, fusion granite, oil rubbed oversized hardware and textured glass panels makes for a an interesting family bar!

Mountain Retreat in Mtn. Aire

Ashley's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, light hardwood floors, slate splashback and beige floor.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

Outdoor Man Cave

Calista Kitchen & Bath

The kitchen may be for the wife but this outdoor bar is definitely for the husband. All selections for this project were made by the husband to give him his ultimate Outdoor Man Cave. Equipped with plenty of cold beer in the fridge and a TV for Sunday Night Football, this space is a mini Florida Escape.

Fairway Lane

Hy-Tec Construction Inc

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

John Marshall

Cherry Hill Custom Homes

The lower level bar includes a beverage / wine refrigerator, built-in trash can and wall cabinets for glass storage. The open area in the middle allows the future owner to customize with glass shelves for liquor, a wall-mounted tv or a piece of artwork.

Sleepy Hollow Remodel

Brovelli Architecture + Construction

A home bar adjacent to the kitchen, dining and living room makes entertaining a breeze. A dedicated dishwasher for bar glasses protects delicate glassware.

Elizabeth, NJ Bar & Wine Cellar

Filipe Custom Woodwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain floors and slate splashback.

Maple Grove Minnesota Basement Finish

Integrity Home Projects, Inc.

Wet bar as part of basement finish
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and slate splashback.

West Lake Gem

Heller Construction, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Vanities

Pacific Coast Kitchen & Bath

Native Trails
Design ideas for an industrial home bar in San Luis Obispo with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and slate splashback.

Black Bar Cabinets

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Home bar with custom lighting fixtures, black cabinets, and marble countertops.
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury l-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in sink, black splashback, slate splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lakeside Basement transformation

Interior Re-Styling LLC.

Before this remodel the support pole seemed like it was right in the middle of traffic pattern. I moved the refrigerator from the opposite kitchenette corner and ran the counter tops in a 'U' shape and created a peninsula that added seating, increased the counter space, improved flow in and out of the kitchen and removed the nuisance of the support pole.

Basement Bar Area

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

West Alamo Residence #2

Barry & Wynn Architects, Inc.

A compact bar with beer tap carries slate tile up walls and over the ceiling. A curved, sloping slate base supports the granite top.
This is an example of a small transitional galley seated home bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

All Cabinet Finishes Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.