An unfinished basement in a suburban home transforms to house a masculine bar, wine cellar, home theater, spa, fitness room, and kids' playroom. The sophisticated color palette carries into the kids' room, where framed wall panels of chalkboard, metal, and cork bring order while inviting creativity. Ultimately, this project challenged conventional notions of what is possible in a basement in terms of both aesthetic and function.

HARMONY home

Design Harmony

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped home bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Prairie Luxury

Redl World Class Kitchens

Design - Atmosphere Interior Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Liquor Wall

Backlit Décor

Behind the Starphire Glass shelving is our Backlit Wall Feature used in this Walnut Bar. Made in two pieces split along the shelving.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback and stone slab splashback.

The Dunes

Scott Christopher Homes

High atop a wooded dune, a quarter-mile-long steel boardwalk connects a lavish garage/loft to a 6,500-square-foot modern home with three distinct living spaces. The stunning copper-and-stone exterior complements the multiple balconies, Ipe decking and outdoor entertaining areas, which feature an elaborate grill and large swim spa. In the main structure, which uses radiant floor heat, the enchanting wine grotto has a large, climate-controlled wine cellar. There is also a sauna, elevator, and private master balcony with an outdoor fireplace.

Contemporary Projects

Synergy Builders Inc

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Forest Hill - Contemporary Kitchen

Gillian Jackson - Jackson Photography & Design

Photography by Gillian Jackson
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Prestonwood Remodel

Douglas Allen Custom Homes and Remodeling

wet bar remodel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Tweed Heads

Earthborne By Design

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

San Mateo Park Home Bar • Atelier Noël

Atelier Noël, Inc.

Single-wall home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Polished Traditional

PB Kitchen Design

The light filled space has large windows and four doors, but works well in the strategically configured floor plan. Generous wall trim, exquisite light fixtures and modern stools create a warm ambiance. In the words of the homeowner, “it is beyond our dreams”.

Custom Contemporary Hills Home

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Scott Hargis Photography Open concept bar located in the great room. This feature creates a separation to the formal dining room.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and bamboo floors.

Carroll Gardens Corner Brownstone - Wet Bar

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Entertaining with Color

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Opened this wall up to create a beverage center just off the kitchen and family room. This makes it easy for entertaining and having beverages for all to grab quickly.

Houston Townhome

Particular Home + Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Cornerstone

The Masonry Center, Inc.

As a wholesale importer and distributor of tile, brick, and stone, we maintain a significant inventory to supply dealers, designers, architects, and tile setters. Although we only sell to the trade, our showroom is open to the public for product selection. We have five showrooms in the Northwest and are the premier tile distributor for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Eastern Washington. Our corporate branch is located in Boise, Idaho.

Mulberry Residence

Hollenbeck Architects

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.

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.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Slab Splashback and Travertine 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.