Mike Ortega
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and travertine floors.

Private Retreat

Northern Living Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Basement Remodel | Hickory

Jay Miller General Contractors, Inc.

Custom Basement Renovation | Hickory | Custom Bar
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Brick House

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

R. Laden: Lakeville, MN

HELMÜT

Wing Ta
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Indian Lore Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Natural stone and free flowing live edge wood cut bar top are the focus in this pool/bar room. LVP flooring in a light warm driftwood color is a beautiful accent color with the Chilton Woodlake blend stone back bar wall. (Ryan Hainey)

Beverage Center

Arch Studio, Inc.

Arch Studio, Inc. Best of Houzz 2016
Small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

This masculine and modern Onyx Nuvolato marble bar and feature wall is perfect for hosting everything from game-day events to large cocktail parties. The onyx countertops and feature wall are backlit with LED lights to create a warm glow throughout the room. The remnants from this project were fashioned to create a matching backlit fireplace. Open shelving provides storage and display, while a built in tap provides quick access and easy storage for larger bulk items.

Craftsman Rambler

Norton Homes

The lower level walk out is the perfect entertaining space for children and guests. The family room features a 6” raised ceiling, recreation/game area with game closet and wet bar with a full-sized fridge.

Industrial-Style Basement

Reclaimed DesignWorks

Boxcar Planks and Reclaimed Hickory flooring supplied by Reclaimed DesignWorks, Jodi Foster Design + Planning, Tony Colangelo Photography
Design ideas for an industrial galley home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Sunset Terrace French Custom Build

Frankel Design Build

Connie Anderson
Photo of an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Crabtree + Fairdawn // Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room Remodel

Clark + Aldine

This home bar is making the best use of the space. Perfect for having your morning coffee or tea! The classic subway tile pairs perfect with the floating shelves and the gray cabinets.

Vashon Island Kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Watertown Ranch

R|House Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Client Neutral Fun

Elle Peters Design

Photo by Jamie Anholt
Large transitional u-shaped home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

User

Photo of a country single-wall home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Deephaven Modern Farmhouse

Modern Design Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Main Level Hallway Wet Bar w/Custom Built-in Wine Rack

Reel Homes

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Medina Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Slab Splashback and Subway Tile 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.