Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and white benchtop.

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.

Refreshing Transitional Mountain View Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton - vi360 Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2018 Home Show

Unique Homes Iowa

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Perfect Bar For a Gathering

KBF by Audi Contractors

With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!

VILLA VENTOSA

Tina Mellino- ZIA INTERIORS

Photo of an expansive mediterranean galley seated home bar in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Show Expo 2017: Bar and Entertainment Space

accents + interiors

This space is made for entertaining.The full bar includes a microwave, sink and full full size refrigerator along with ample cabinets so you have everything you need on hand without running to the kitchen. Upholstered swivel barstools provide extra seating and an easy view of the bartender or screen. Even though it's on the lower level, lots of windows provide plenty of natural light so the space feels anything but dungeony. Wall color, tile and materials carry over the general color scheme from the upper level for a cohesive look, while darker cabinetry and reclaimed wood accents help set the space apart. Jake Boyd Photography

The Korbin

Asset Builders

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Games, Theater, Bar, Wine Cellar

Timber Wolff Designs Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, brown splashback, brown floor, brown benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Union Square Combination

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Alyssa Kirsten
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, no sink, light hardwood floors, grey floor and medium wood cabinets.

Kitchen & Home Bar Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

Design ideas for a large country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Wellesley Remodel

Carby's Lumber

This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Photo of an expansive country single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Mid Century Revitalization

Crush Collective

Spacecrafting Photography
Mid-sized midcentury home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, mirror splashback and light wood cabinets.

Addition Featuring Full Bar and NanoWall

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Expansive country single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors and shaker cabinets.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Bar Area of the Basement
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

15 Nottingham Rd

Element Construction Partners

JS Gibson
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Barschrank

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Eckhart Matthäus Fotografie ( http://www.em-foto.de)

La Jolla Custom Home

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Jim Brady
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Tile Splashback and Mirror 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.