Home Bar, Whitewater Lane, Photography by David Patterson
This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, subway tile splashback, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and green splashback.

Medina Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Outdoor Kitchen

Countrywide Kitchens

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Juniper Creek Remodel

WCC design+build

Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Monogram

Keith's Appliances

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Pool House Fireplace

Artefact, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Beach bar

Abode Real Living

Photo of a small industrial galley seated home bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Stewart Wine Bar

Nugent Design Build, LLC

Nugent Design Build, LLC
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Orangeville Family Room

Black Sheep Interior Design

Scott Norsworthy
Large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with slate floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and subway tile splashback.

Tamarron - Mountain House

Galbraith Design Inc. / Galbraith Builders, Inc.

Mark Galbraith
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Designer: John Zakos
Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Subway Tile Splashback and Slate Floors

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.