Transitional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and flat-panel cabinets.

stafford

White Oak Construction LLC

logan stanford
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Bars

PB Kitchen Design

Contemporary Bar with black painted oak cabinets, 1/4" thick stainless steel countertop with integral stainless sink, Sub Zero Beverage Center, Kohler Purist faucet in black finish, painted wood ship lap paneling on walls

Spanish Mission Hex and Star Floor

Clay Squared to Infinity

This Star and Hex pattern livens up any room, making a basic wet bar into everyone's new favorite space. The soft matte finish and the 100+ year lifespan of these tiles provide a timeless addition to any home. Photographer: Kory Kevin, Interior Designer: Martha Dayton Design, Architect: Rehkamp Larson Architects, Tiler: Reuter Quality Tile

Twin Peaks Escape Pad

Knock Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with concrete floors, grey floor, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Beach Home Remodel- Wet Bar

David Pool Architecture pllc

photo by William Wright photography www@envision-architecture.biz
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Victorian Remodel

Spang Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a small traditional galley wet bar in Portland Maine with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

UP IN THE AIR- DALLAS

Jan Showers

Modern u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, orange splashback, timber splashback and white floor.

A Carbon-Zero Renovation

Collaborative Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Spanish Mission Hex and Star Floor

Clay Squared to Infinity

Grand spaces deserve a grand look. Handmade tile offers a rich color palette as well as multiple patterns to choose from. Here the stars and hex march across the space adding interest through the thoughtful choice of colors. Photographer: Kory Kevin, Interior Designer: Martha Dayton Design, Architect: Rehkamp Larson Architects, Tiler: Reuter Quality Tile

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stainless Steel Benchtops and Timber 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.