Lower level bar perfect for entertaining. The calming gray cabinetry pairs perfectly with the countertops and pendants. Meechan Architectural Photography

Let There Be Light

Feinmann, Inc.

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wine Bar & Barn Door

Katie Postel Interiors

Small country single-wall home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Cabinets

Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home

Butler Pantry and Bar Design by Dalton Carpet One Wellborn Cabinets- Cabinet Finish: Maple Bleu; Door Style: Sonoma; Countertops: Cherry Java; Floating Shelves: Deuley Designs; Floor Tile: Aplha Brick, Country Mix; Grout: Mapei Pewter; Backsplash: Metallix Collection Nickels Antique Copper; Grout: Mapei Chocolate; Paint: Benjamin Moore HC-77 Alexandria Beige Photo by: Dennis McDaniel

ButlersPantry/Bar (side view) - AWCH

User

Floating shelves and surround with LED tape lighting.
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white benchtop.

Sophisticated Traditional Kitchen

Mary-Beth Oliver

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Life of the Party: A Bright Kitchen Design

Next Stage Design + Build

Pool parties and sports-watching are cherished activities for the family of this 1961 ranch home in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood. As the design process evolved, the idea of the Ultimate Cocktail Bar emerged and developed into an integral component of the new bright kitchen.

Sophisticated Traditional Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and a drop-in sink.

Stunning Pool and Outdoor Kitchen

BEECHWOOD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, blue benchtop, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Summit Signature Homes, Inc.

Beechen & Dill Homes

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

Coastal Living Holiday Home - Sunbury, GA

Peacock Cabinetry, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Den Wet Bar

Great Rooms Building Group

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

New England Family Friendly Remodel

User

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Riverfront Home

Feeney Inc.

Construction and Design: https://www.houzz.com/pro/riverworks/riverworks-design-studio Design: https://www.houzz.com/pro/philkeandesigngroup/phil-kean-design-group Photos: https://www.houzz.com/pro/tdaspit/tommy-daspit-photographer

Harvest Project

No Longer In Business

Seating for 4 is available at this sophisticated home bar. It's outfitted with a beer tap, lots of refrigeration and storage, ice maker and dishwasher.....Photo by Jared Kuzia

G.A. White Homes - Lask

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Another beautiful home built by G.A. White Homes. We had the pleasure of working on the kitchen, living room, basement bar, and bathrooms. This home has a very classic and clean elements which makes for a very welcoming feel. Designer: Aaron Mauk

South Tampa

Artful Conceptions, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and mosaic tile splashback.

In The Spotlight

Morrison Interiors

This is the perfect example of how a designer can help client's think outside the box. Nothing really lines up, but it all works. Photos by: Rod Foster

Regan Residence

Timeless Designs LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Splashback and Mosaic 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.