Photo of a small transitional home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Coastal

Susie Keeton Interiors

Photo of a contemporary wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Modern Makeover on the Mississippi

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

A newly retired couple had purchased their 1989 home because it offered everything they needed on one level. He loved that the house was right on the Mississippi River with access for docking a boat. She loved that there was two bedrooms on the Main Level, so when the grandkids came to stay, they had their own room. The dark, traditional style kitchen with wallpaper and coffered ceiling felt closed off from the adjacent Dining Room and Family Room. Although the island was large, there was no place for seating. We removed the peninsula and reconfigured the kitchen to create a more functional layout that includes 9-feet of 18-inch deep pantry cabinets The new island has seating for four and is orientated to the window that overlooks the back yard and river. Flat-paneled cabinets in a combination of horizontal wood and semi-gloss white paint add to the modern, updated look. A large format tile (24” x 24”) runs throughout the kitchen and into the adjacent rooms for a continuous, monolithic look.

Comal County Ranch House

Dibello Architects, PLLC

The 3,400 SF, 3 – bedroom, 3 ½ bath main house feels larger than it is because we pulled the kids’ bedroom wing and master suite wing out from the public spaces and connected all three with a TV Den. Convenient ranch house features include a porte cochere at the side entrance to the mud room, a utility/sewing room near the kitchen, and covered porches that wrap two sides of the pool terrace. We designed a separate icehouse to showcase the owner’s unique collection of Texas memorabilia. The building includes a guest suite and a comfortable porch overlooking the pool. The main house and icehouse utilize reclaimed wood siding, brick, stone, tie, tin, and timbers alongside appropriate new materials to add a feeling of age.

Novi Basement - Design & Build

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Massive Man Cave in Lebanon il.

Fulford Home Remodeling

Humphrey Photography Nashville, il.
Large country l-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Sky Farm Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, limestone floors, beige floor, beige benchtop and an undermount sink.

Home Automation

Atlanta Tv Install

Photo of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Atlanta with multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

RD Henry Bars

Cabinets Beyond Inc.

This is an example of a traditional seated home bar in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Ballwin Basement with Bar and Fireplace

Pro Basement Inc.

This is a awesome basement...thank you Steve and Janice for letting Pro Basement bring your vision to life. Larry Otte
This is an example of a large arts and crafts seated home bar in St Louis with ceramic floors, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, multi-coloured floor and dark wood cabinets.

Levitan Kitchen

Designer Kitchens LA

Jorge A. Martinez
Photo of a mid-sized modern home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Basement Bar

Striking Renovations

Photo of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in St Louis with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

wet bar in Ellicott City, MD

GloRem

U-shape bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

This multi-purpose space serves as the Entry from the Garage (primary access for homeowners), Mudroom, and Butler's Pantry. The full-height cabinet provides additional needed storage, as well as broom-closet and pantry space. The gorgeous blue cabinets are paired with the large slate-colored tile on the floor. The countertop is continuous through to the kitchen, through the grocery pass-through to the kitchen counter on the other side of the wall. A coat closed is included, as well.

Cigar Room with Wood Paneling and Cherry Cabinets and A Murphy Bed

Denise Quade Design

This guest bedroom transform into a family room and a murphy bed is lowered with guests need a place to sleep. Built in cherry cabinets and cherry paneling is around the entire room. The glass cabinet houses a humidor for cigar storage. Two floating shelves offer a spot for display and stacked stone is behind them to add texture. A TV was built in to the cabinets so it is the ultimate relaxing zone. A murphy bed folds down when an extra bed is needed.

Bearfoot Chalet

Weninger Construction & Design Ltd

This bar is incredibly detailed, and has some great features. The chiseled edge quartz counter flows into a wine barrel set as the perfect serving area. A rock feature wall and a wine storage room sit behind the bar along with a liquor display box, beverage cooler, and sink.

Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and raised-panel cabinets.

Chandler Home Addition and Remodel

Republic West Remodeling

Large L-shaped wet bar area in the open living room has stacked stone accent wall, glass front cabinets, pendant lighting and open shelving. The dark wood cabinets contrast nicely with the light counter tops and stone wall.

Hunters Ridge Basement bar

Ed Saloga Design Build

Jon Huelskamp Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Bar & Display

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Niche wall with lighting & contrasting wood shelving. Portraits by Mandi
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Tile Splashback and Cement 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.