This is an example of a small country single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Palm Beach, FL / Kitchen Renovation

MET Interiors

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Farm Pond - Sherborn, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, white floor and brown benchtop.

High Gloss Dry Bar

Cabinet Innovations

The dry bar, located next to the kitchen features the same custom high gloss paint as the kitchen island. The design features a Gaggenau Wine Cooler and toe kick matching the finish of the cabinets. Glass shelves in between wall cabinets are further enhanced by the backsplash to the ceiling. The Wood-Mode cabinets are finished off with the Taj Mahal 3" countertop. Interior Design by: Slovack Bass. Cabinet Design by: Nicole Bruno Marino Cabinet Innovations Copyright 2013 Don A. Hoffman

Painted Cabinetry

Fedewa Custom Works

Tim Murphy Photoraphy
Design ideas for a mid-sized country wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Entertain

Kristin Peake Interiors, LLC

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, shaker cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Transitional Home Bar in Boulder, CO

Colorado Homes & Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

New Build

Design Studio 120

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Built-Ins

Odyssey Woodworks

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Harrison House - Butler's Pantry

Paxton Place Design

This dry bar is right off the kitchen. The shaker style cabinets match the ones in the kitchen, along with the brass cabinet hardware. A black granite countertop breaks up the tone on tone color scheme of the cabinetry and subway tile backsplash.

Roslyn, NY Kitchen and Extensions

Double D Contractors Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wood-Mode Wine Bar

Cabinet Innovations

The mixture of blues, greys and whites in the subway tile sharpen the Wood-Mode finish on the cabinets. A custom high gloss paint to match the island cabinets is featured in this home bar. Toe kick matches the cabinet finish. The overall design is finished with a 3" natural quartz countertop; Taj Mahal. Interior Design by: Slovack Bass. Cabinet Design by: Nicole Bruno Marino Cabinet Innovations Copyright 2013 Don A. Hoffman

Farm Pond - Sherborn, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Harrison House - Butler's Pantry

Paxton Place Design

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Cabinets and Subway 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.