This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with open cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

The farmhouse

Kinsella Kitchens & Baths

Wet bar that doubles as a butler's pantry, located between the dining room and gallery-style hallway to the family room. Guest entry to the dining room is the leaded glass door to left, bar entry at back-bar. With 2 under-counter refrigerators and an icemaker, the trash drawer is located under the sink. Front bar countertop at seats is wood with an antiqued-steel insert to match the island table in the kitchen.

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.

Bella Sera

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

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.

Elm Grove - Lower Level Bar

Stone Dimensions

Lower Level Bar with (profile) Flat-Eased (stone) Red Dragon Granite Countertops
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Westport Residence

Erskine Associates LLC

Photography: Gus Ford
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Transitional White

Davida's Kitchen & Tiles

Wet Bar - Off the dining room, we included a wet bar complete with a wine fridge and storage for glassware making entertaining an ease. Photo: Bob Narod

Bar and Cabinets - Tiger Onyx backlit

DesignerStone® Panels

Paul LaFrance team
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Basement Bar

Imagine Home Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Knotty Alder Wet Bar - Okotoks

One Tree Construction Inc

Mike Vanderland
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Traditional New Basement Denver

Colorado Basement Company

Large transitional l-shaped home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Architectural bar display in honey oak

CLIVE CHRISTIAN FURNITURE CO. SCOTLAND

Photo Credit - Neale Smith
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Glasgow with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Tucker Ranch Residence

Jackson Hole AV

This is an example of a country wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Man Cave Home Bar

Touhill Custom Counters

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Gambrel Pool Cabana

DHMurray Architecture

Long Island Outdoor Bar & Kitchen Architecture
Inspiration for a small beach style seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, stone slab splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Retreat at Thunder Ridge - Log House

Galbraith Design Inc. / Galbraith Builders, Inc.

A wonderfully creative and fun western bar, with a "chuck wagon" feature. Scott Griggs, courtesy of Katie Sturm, Broker Associate, Legacy Properties West

Movie Theater

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Knotty Pine

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Slab 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.