Willis Custom Homes - 2017 Fall Parade of Homes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Leawood Midwestern Rustic

Cathy Dykman Acinger Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Los Gatos Farmhouse

Ultimate Kitchen and Bath

Kim Thornton
Design ideas for a large transitional home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Textured Ambiance

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Covington Homes Model- The Palazzo

Covington Homes

Martin Prosek Photography
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

1684 Sqft 3 Bed/2.5 Bath - Soho, NYC

A. Bollman & Sons.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Chapel Hill

Porch Light Interiors

Design ideas for a large eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Northwest Kitchen

Centered Interiors

NW Architectural Photography - Dale Lang
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and tile benchtops.

Modern Wet Bar in Lakeside Park, KY

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Stonegrain

International Ceramics

'Stonegrain' porcelain tiles. For that timber look, without the maintenance. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Penthouse Granada Theater Santa Barbara

Andrew Petrich Photography

Andrew Petrich
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Santa Barbara with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Something for Everyone

MC Design LLC

There are numerous ways to entertain and be entertained in this game room and bar!
Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Branksome

Weststyle

Mid-sized contemporary home bar in Perth with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Downtown Gilroy

DreamHome Staging & ReDesign

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

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.

Completed Homes

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

Home Snappers
Photo of a small traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Tile 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.