Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors and subway tile splashback.

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Emperial Hardwood Flooring

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Pfaff Residence Medfield Ma.

Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.

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Raleigh Hills Kitchen Family Room

Christi Towne Designs

Abbie Parr
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

Mid-sized modern galley home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Greenbank Development

Westeck Windows and Doors

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Second Story Addition - Family Room w/bar

Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling

Sally Turner of Stella & Eden
Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Whitewater Lane

Duet Design Group

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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.

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Johnson County Remodeling

Inspiration for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brown floor, brown benchtop and vinyl floors.

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Brock Design Group

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Portland with grey splashback, solid surface benchtops, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

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O'Connor Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

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Quizhpi Carpentry Corp.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

McLean, VA - Brookside

Brush Arbor Home Construction

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, plywood floors and solid surface benchtops.

Fashion Palate

Jillian Lay Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Vale Court - Modern Farmhouse

E2 Homes Ltd

Custom basement bar with subway tiles, ship lap posts, and generous amounts of cabinetry.
Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light hardwood floors, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

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Van Metre Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

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.

Deerpoint Lower Level

Design Shop Inc.

Photo by Garnet Construction
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Second Story Addition - Family Room w/bar

Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling

Sally Turner of Stella & Eden
Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

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Great Northwest Homes

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This is an example of a modern home bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops 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.