Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, grey cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Marquette | 2016

Coats Homes

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and beaded inset cabinets.

Hudson River Estate

Kristina Dousharm Architecture PLLC

Casey Shea
Transitional home bar in New York with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and shaker cabinets.

Middle Street Home, Newburyport, MA

Keery Design

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with brown floor, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Walnut Bar

Woodland Partners Custom Builders

Custom bar with walnut cabinetry and a waterfall edged, hand fabricated, counter top of end grain wood with brass infused strips.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brown floor.

Private Retreat

Northern Living Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Finished Basement in Northville, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and white benchtop.

Mediterranean Home Bar

Design ideas for a mediterranean seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

R. Laden: Lakeville, MN

HELMÜT

Wing Ta
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tidal Mill Place

Delpino Custom Homes

Patrick Brickman
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Charleston with blue cabinets, white benchtop, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lakeside Bluff Point

Hendel Homes

This is an example of a country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Reclaimed Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

Custom Bar in the Living Room is painted in Benjamin Moore Van Duesen Blue and has knobs from Anthropologie. The Countertop is Monterra Marble. The Sink is Blanco and Faucet from Signature Hardware. Photo by SpaceCrafting.

Beverage Center

Arch Studio, Inc.

Arch Studio, Inc. Best of Houzz 2016
Small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Craftsman Rambler

Norton Homes

The lower level walk out is the perfect entertaining space for children and guests. The family room features a 6” raised ceiling, recreation/game area with game closet and wet bar with a full-sized fridge.

Industrial-Style Basement

Reclaimed DesignWorks

Boxcar Planks and Reclaimed Hickory flooring supplied by Reclaimed DesignWorks, Jodi Foster Design + Planning, Tony Colangelo Photography
Design ideas for an industrial galley home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Sunset Terrace French Custom Build

Frankel Design Build

Connie Anderson
Photo of an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Marian Way

Christiano Homes, Inc.

Tankersley Photography
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Crabtree + Fairdawn // Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room Remodel

Clark + Aldine

This home bar is making the best use of the space. Perfect for having your morning coffee or tea! The classic subway tile pairs perfect with the floating shelves and the gray cabinets.

Lounge & Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Photo of a large eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Grand Rapids with no sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Watertown Ranch

R|House Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Subway Tile Splashback and Timber 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.