This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Detroit with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Shorewood Remodel

Lake Country Builders

Small beach style single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, grey cabinets, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Sunrise Point

Wright Design

This transitional timber frame home features a wrap-around porch designed to take advantage of its lakeside setting and mountain views. Natural stone, including river rock, granite and Tennessee field stone, is combined with wavy edge siding and a cedar shingle roof to marry the exterior of the home with it surroundings. Casually elegant interiors flow into generous outdoor living spaces that highlight natural materials and create a connection between the indoors and outdoors. Photography Credit: Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8 Studios

Newport Waterfront

Blackband Design

Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with concrete floors, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

2021 Artisan Home Tour

Housing First Minnesota

2021 Artisan Home Tour Remodeler: Ispiri, LLC Photo: Landmark Photography Have questions about this home? Please reach out to the builder listed above to learn more.

Modern Edgewater Plan

Teal Creek Homes

Wall color SW 7015 Repose Gray, full bar, floating shelves, Heatilator Rave linear fireplace
Photo of a modern u-shaped wet bar in Other with carpet, grey floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Contemporary meets Traditional

Matthies Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Oasis In the Woods

LiLu Interiors

This prairie home tucked in the woods strikes a harmonious balance between modern efficiency and welcoming warmth. This home's thoughtful design extends to the beverage bar area, which features open shelving and drawers, offering convenient storage for all drink essentials. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/north-oaks-prairie-home-interior-design/

Crystal Bay

Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Vista Residence

KES Studio

Inspired by the Brooklyn-esque nature of the surrounding historic buildings, this penthouse pairs sleek, urban-contemporary design with luxury finishes and materials, reflecting an industrial luxe aesthetic.

Full Outdoor Enclosed Bar

DMD General Construction, Inc.

Outdoor enclosed bar. Perfect for entertaining and watching sporting events. No need to go to the sports bar when you have one at home. Industrial style bar with LED side paneling and textured cement.

Cape Cod Home

JB Robbie Builders Inc.

Mahogany and brass lend a nautical flair to this Cape Cod wet bar
Inspiration for a beach style wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Coastal Rustic Basement

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

The raised panel grey cabinets offer a nice contrast to the rustic shelves. A bead board backsplash and antique accessories add a hint of farmhouse charm.

Gull Lake 5

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Sitting Room

In the Deets

With an elegant bar on one side and a cozy fireplace on the other, this sitting room is sure to keep guests happy and entertained. Custom cabinetry and mantel, Neolith counter top and fireplace surround, and shiplap accents finish this room.

Shiplap Walk Around Wet Bar

Hanson Builders, Inc.

One of our most popular Wet Bar designs features a walk around design, tiled floors, granite countertops, beverage center, built in microwave, wet bar sink & faucet, shiplap backsplash and industrial pipe shelving for display and storage.

PB Kitchen Design Showroom - Geneva, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Bar in Walnut by QCCI, New Holland, PA
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Full Outdoor Enclosed Bar

DMD General Construction, Inc.

Custom Craftsman in Western Mass

Pecoy Homes and Remodeling

Behind the bar, there is ample storage and counter space to prepare.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley wet bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors, concrete benchtops, timber splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Coastal Rustic Basement

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

Redesigning the bar improves the flow with the rest of the basement allowing for easy access in and out of the bar. This beautiful table was custom made from reclaimed wood and serves as a buffet space, game table, dining table, or a spot to sit and have a drink. Instead of having a flooring change from carpet and to tile, this wood-look luxury vinyl plank was installed. The flow is improved and the space feels larger. The main finishes are neutral with a mix of rustic, traditional, and coastal styles. The painted cabinetry contrasts nicely with the stained table and flooring. Pops of blue are seen in the accessories. Photo by: Beth Skogen

Home Bar Design Ideas with Timber Splashback and Grey Benchtop

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.