Inspiration for a transitional seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and black floor.

Contemporary House

Niche Modern

Darius Kuzmickas This private residence also features Niche's Pharos pendants in Crimson glass, which make a bold statement hanging from the high ceiling above the bar. The color choice is the perfect complement to the block-style countertop and reclaimed redwood prominent in the rustic room.

Tacoma Model - Melrose Reserve

Angela Arnone-Orel,

Photo of a transitional galley wet bar in Kansas City with open cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, black floor and black benchtop.

Industrial Basement in Aldie

Maruca Design / Build

Inspiration for a large industrial u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, black floor and dark wood cabinets.

Basement bar

R|House Design Build

Photo of a large traditional seated home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, stone tile splashback and black floor.

Altadore "The Owen"

Cenova Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

Finished game room and bar

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

This is an example of a traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Industrial Basement in Aldie

Maruca Design / Build

This is an example of a large industrial u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with vinyl floors, an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and black floor.

Altadore "The Owen"

Cenova Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Finished game room and bar

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

Photo of a traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Finished game room and bar

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Tile Splashback and Black Floor

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.