Inspiration for an arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in New York with black cabinets and tile benchtops.

STATEMENTS IN Tile/Lighting/Kitchens/Flooring

The hand carved wood cabinets in this colorful wet bar set the tone for the Mexican tile counter and backsplash, designed by Gloria Devan of Wiseman & Gayle & Duncan Interiors. Photo by Richard White.

Wet bar

Penny Hendricks

Wet bar. Diamond shaker cabinets in Junniper Berry, Curava Element countertop and white glass backsplash.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Yvonne Menegol
Design ideas for a large modern galley seated home bar in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Hyde - Bar

Papallo Kitchens

Custom bar with black wenge ravine finish. Custom handmade brass trim to shadowlines. Custom made cabinet with LED back-lit glass shelving. Photo Credit: Edge Design Consultants.

Rosehurst Residence Custom Bar

Wilde North

A custom bar built in a basement with palette wood wall treatment, custom wet bar with stacked stone front and jali custom cabinets. A niche to display crystal decanters backlit and under lit. With a hammered copper sink.

2015 Ortega Detached Garage and Living Space

Sport Nobles Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional home bar in Jacksonville with tile benchtops, red splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Interior Remodel- Mira Vista

Robinson Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Southwest Desert Patio

Michael Jacobson Gomez

SOUTH PATIO/OUTDOOR KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances are housed in a masonry structure with adobe stucco finish. Reverse moreno satillo pavers accent the adobe stucco walls, brick plinth cap, and clay tile roofing (beyond).

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Wilson Lighting

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hill Tide, Boca Grande

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and turquoise benchtop.

Mont Albert Residence

Belle Homes Design & Construction

Elizabeth Schiavello
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Melbourne with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chantilly Theater

JDS Construction Services LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Kitchen Studio: KC

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Kansas City with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, concrete floors and purple benchtop.

Evergreen Residence

Revolve Design-Build

Photo by Revolve Construction Inc
Inspiration for a large single-wall seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, light hardwood floors, shaker cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

A Holiday House By Wilson Lighting's Lashell Hall

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

3964 Honey

Stones Unlimited

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped wet bar in San Diego with white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Ocean Front Estate

User

The cabana pool house has a custom bar and custom wine storage.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and ceramic floors.

Wet bar and refrigerator in large living room

JM Craftsmanship

Gray cabinetry with glass counter and backsplash on wet bar with wine fridge and full-size refrigerator. Bar within upstairs living room.
This is an example of a large beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback and light hardwood floors.

1684 Sqft 3 Bed/2.5 Bath - Soho, NYC

A. Bollman & Sons.

This Hudson Square 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath was built new in 2006 and was in dire need of an uplift. The project included new solid maple flooring, new kitchen, home bar, bathrooms, built-in's, custom lighting, and custom mill work storage built-ins and vanities throughout.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Tile Benchtops and Recycled Glass Benchtops

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.