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.

Sweet Kathleen Lane

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

contemporary kitchen, soft touch matt acrylic and riff cut white oak
This is an example of a large contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar

R|House Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

California

The Design Build Company

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Highland

Warmington & North

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Multifunctional Contemporary Basement

Pascucci Marble and Granite

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

In-Law Suite Mini Kitchen/Wet Bar

RenovationPLUS

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback and subway tile splashback.

Model Photos

Right Touch Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Lagorce Drive Miami Beach Home Remodel

McKenzie Construction + Craft

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback and beige floor.

Eagleview Kitchen Remodel

D&G Construction

Pocket compact dry-bar of white cabinets and brass handles & brass fixed pendant lighting. Rustic wood shelves upon white rustic brick backsplash.
Small country home bar in Denver with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Beachfront San Clemente

Obvious Flair Interior Design

Martin King Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured benchtop, subway tile splashback and beige floor.

Basement Remodel

Design House 413

Traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Polished Traditional

PB Kitchen Design

The light filled space has large windows and four doors, but works well in the strategically configured floor plan. Generous wall trim, exquisite light fixtures and modern stools create a warm ambiance. In the words of the homeowner, “it is beyond our dreams”.

Willow Creek Contemporary

By Design Interiors, Inc.

This 5,600 sq ft. custom home is a blend of industrial and organic design elements, with a color palette of grey, black, and hints of metallics. It’s a departure from the traditional French country esthetic of the neighborhood. Especially, the custom game room bar. The homeowners wanted a fun ‘industrial’ space that was far different from any other home bar they had seen before. Through several sketches, the bar design was conceptualized by senior designer, Ayca Stiffel and brought to life by two talented artisans: Alberto Bonomi and Jim Farris. It features metalwork on the foot bar, bar front, and frame all clad in Corten Steel and a beautiful walnut counter with a live edge top. The sliding doors are constructed from raw steel with brass wire mesh inserts and glide over open metal shelving for customizable storage space. Matte black finishes and brass mesh accents pair with soapstone countertops, leather barstools, brick, and glass. Porcelain floor tiles are placed in a geometric design to anchor the bar area within the game room space. Every element is unique and tailored to our client’s personal style; creating a space that is both edgy, sophisticated, and welcoming.

The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island

Delpino Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large beach style single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Woodchuck Kitchen Renovation

Terracotta Design Build

Jeff Herr
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Light & Lovely Great Room and Kitchen

Design Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Design Builders & Remodeling is a one stop shop operation. From the start, design solutions are strongly rooted in practical applications and experience. Project planning takes into account the realities of the construction process and mindful of your established budget. All the work is centralized in one firm reducing the chances of costly or time consuming surprises. A solid partnership with solid professionals to help you realize your dreams for a new or improved home. Nina Pomeroy

Lakehouse at Kingsgate

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Bars and Entertainment

Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.