Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Lower Vintners

Jay Andre Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Vineland Ave

High Touch Remodeling

In this picture you'll notice a small nook We created a small custom bar area from what used to be the extension of the brick fireplace. We helped our customer reimagine every space in their home

Modern Organic

Jefferson Street Designs

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian galley wet bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Woodgarden Interior Design

CO Interiors

Entertaining doesn’t always happen on the main floor and in this project, the basement was dedicated towards creating a comfortable family room and hang out spot for guests. The wet bar is the perfect spot for preparing drinks for movie or gossip night with friends. With low ceilings and a long window above, we had to get creative with our storage design. The tall far left cabinet houses more glass ware while lower additional drawers house bar ware. Introducing the bar sink in the far right corner offered a long run of prep counter space along the middle section of the wall span. This asymmetrical design is modern and very practical. Photographer: Mike Chajecki

Bottoms Up

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Let's get this party started! photos: Paul Grdina Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional seated home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lakeville, Connecticut House

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a transitional galley wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback and blue benchtop.

Functional Calacatta Bar

Integrated Resources Group

This modern Calacatta bar was designed with functionality in mind. White oak sliding doors match the bar cabinetry and allow for bar to be entirely closed off so the room it resides in can be utilized for kid-friendly activities. Design by Lindsay Gerber Interiors Photography by Paul Dyer

River East Penthouse

TZS Design

Tom Spanier
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Jax Intracostal

Lendry Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary galley seated home bar in Jacksonville with yellow splashback, stone slab splashback, black cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Tampa, FL Classical Contemporary Renovation

Urban Project Management & Construction

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

Custom Basement Remodel | Hickory

Jay Miller General Contractors, Inc.

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

Pine Ridge

Cantley & Company, Inc.

Small traditional wet bar in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Summit

Hawk & Co.

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and marble floors.

The Chíc Sea Shack

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Wet Bar Massapequa, NY

Aladdin Remodelers

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Delahow Street 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

After rennovation
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Reservoir Hill Residence

MANDARINA STUDIO interior design

Summary of Scope: gut renovation/reconfiguration of kitchen, coffee bar, mudroom, powder room, 2 kids baths, guest bath, master bath and dressing room, kids study and playroom, study/office, laundry room, restoration of windows, adding wallpapers and window treatments Background/description: The house was built in 1908, my clients are only the 3rd owners of the house. The prior owner lived there from 1940s until she died at age of 98! The old home had loads of character and charm but was in pretty bad condition and desperately needed updates. The clients purchased the home a few years ago and did some work before they moved in (roof, HVAC, electrical) but decided to live in the house for a 6 months or so before embarking on the next renovation phase. I had worked with the clients previously on the wife's office space and a few projects in a previous home including the nursery design for their first child so they reached out when they were ready to start thinking about the interior renovations. The goal was to respect and enhance the historic architecture of the home but make the spaces more functional for this couple with two small kids. Clients were open to color and some more bold/unexpected design choices. The design style is updated traditional with some eclectic elements. An early design decision was to incorporate a dark colored french range which would be the focal point of the kitchen and to do dark high gloss lacquered cabinets in the adjacent coffee bar, and we ultimately went with dark green.

Water to Water House

Demetriou Architects

Rishel Photography
Design ideas for a home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback and limestone floors.

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.