Sommer Wood
This is an example of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Eco-Chic Baker's Kitchen and Bar

Kerrie Kelly Design Lab

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and carpet.

Traditional Media Room

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with open cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Man Barn

Daniel Contelmo Architects

A bar provides seating as well as a division between the game room and kitchen area. Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Den Wet Bar

Great Rooms Building Group

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Giddy Up!

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Small modern l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Hawthorn Woods, IL Project

Matrix Home Solutions

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Classic Kitchen Reno with Live edge Counters

Diamond Wood Products

Small traditional seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, linoleum floors and brown floor.

Calibogue Cay in Sea Pines

StoneWorks, Inc.

The wet bar in the upstairs billiard room has a Caesarstone Quartz countertop in Espresso. The rich brown of the Espresso quartz countertop is a nice contrast to the cabinets in cream and the beautiful heart of pine floors.

Beverage center

Petrucci Johnson Homes

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for 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.

Basement Bar – The Meadows and Riley Creek – 2014 Model

Gonyea Custom Homes

Simple countertop, sink, and sink for preparing cocktails and mock-tails. Open cabinets with reflective backs for glass ware. Photography by Spacecrafting

Transitional Dry Bar | San Diego, CA

J Hill Interiors

This space was an existing second dining room area that was not ever used by the residents. This client entertains frequently, needed ample bar storage, had a transitional look in mind, and of course wanted it to look great. I think we accomplished just that! - See more at: http://www.jhillinteriordesigns.com/project-peeks/#sthash.06TLsTek.dpuf

Arlington Heights First Floor Remodel

Leader Builders

Transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white 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!

Captivating Colonial

LeBlanc Design

Basement Lounge, Michael J Lee Photography
Design ideas for a traditional seated home bar in Boston with bamboo floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Kilpatrick Basement

Kristina Kilpatrick

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

This is an example of 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.

2014 Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home at The Ridges at Paris Mtn.

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

A Dillard-Jones Builders design – this home takes advantage of 180-degree views and pays homage to the home’s natural surroundings with stone and timber details throughout the home. Photographer: Fred Rollison Photography

Wet Bar

Forward Design Build Remodel

Bar from 2011 whole house remodel.
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Tile Splashback and Mosaic 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.