Photo of a large u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and limestone floors.

High Fashion Penthouse

Kalu Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Settlers Estate

Costa Homebuilders

This is an example of a country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Midcentury Modern Masterpiece

Veranda Designer Homes

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

East Bluff

Anne Michaelsen Design

Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and glass tile splashback.

Modern Chalet wet bar in the dining room

K. N. Crowder

Who doesn't want a tuck away wet bar at their chalet getaway? The pocket doors allows for us to save 9 square feet versus traditional swing doors. This tucked away wet bar features high-end Crowderframe for optimal door movement. -President Peter Crowder’s Home, Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec Pocket Door Kit: Type C Crowderframe

Fenway Man Cave

21 Interiors

21 Interiors Designer: Christina Forrest, Brick Backsplash
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

A Classic CT Home with a Modern Flair

Rinfret, Ltd.

Interior Design by Cindy Rinfret, principal designer of Rinfret, Ltd. Interior Design & Decoration www.rinfretltd.com Photos by Michael Partenio and styling by Stacy Kunstel

Contemporary Kitchens

Affinity Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel benchtops and glass tile splashback.

Chandeliers

Dutton Brown Design

Custom Bar Design by Quinn Design in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Main Home

Maria Aureli

• the kitchen/sunroom dining area were reconfigured. A wall was removed between the sunroom and kitchen to create a more open floor plan. The space now consists of a living room/kitchen/dining/sitting area. • this new wall was designed to accommodate a second sink, open shelves to display barware and to create a divide between the kitchen and the terrace entry • the kitchen was cavernous. Adding the new wall and a fabric paneled drop ceiling created a more comfortable, welcoming space with much better acoustics

Living

Veranda Designer Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

High Fashion Penthouse

Kalu Interiors

East Bluff

Anne Michaelsen Design

Ryan Garvin
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stainless Steel Benchtops 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.