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.

Standing Out in a Crowd

Picture Perfect House

Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a transitional galley home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Beaver Dam- Kitchen, Bar, Living Room, Sunroom

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Evans Floor Plan as a Model Home

Bercher Homes

Butler's Pantry near the dining room and kitchen
Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, quartzite benchtops and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, beige floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen + Rustic Lower Level Remodel

Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

Photo Credit - David Bader
Traditional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, timber splashback, brown benchtop and vinyl floors.

Kitchen photography project in Quincy, MA 8 19 19

Keitaro Yoshioka Photography

Kitchen photography project in Quincy, MA 8 19 19 Design: Amy Lynn Interiors Interiors by Raquel Photography: Keitaro Yoshioka Photography
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Family Room & Bar Addition - Haddonfield

Cipriani Remodeling Solutions

Family Room & WIne Bar Addition - Haddonfield This new family gathering space features custom cabinetry, two wine fridges, two skylights, two sets of patio doors, and hidden storage.

Modern Design and Outdoor Living

Freestyle Interiors

Mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback and beige floor.

Transitional Basement & Bath Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with white splashback, timber splashback, black floor, black benchtop, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops and slate floors.

Dublin OH Basement

J.Holderby - Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized country seated home bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Lawton Street

Bethesda Builders Ltd.

Photo by Allen Russ, Hoachlander Davis Photography
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Wet Bar with Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Falls Church, VA

UltraCraft Cabinetry

Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Argent Oak Vertical finish. Designed by Danielle Melchione, CKD of Reico Kitchen & Bath. Photographed by BTW Images LLC.

Miraval

Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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Aura Lighting

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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O’Hara Interiors

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Haymarket Basement Pub

Grace Thomas Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

De Sola Terrace, Newport Beach

Jeri Koegel Photography

Jeri Koegel
Photo of a contemporary galley wet bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Construction maison

Mary Reille

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Paris with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Hinsdale Remodel

Picture Perfect House

Photo of a country single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

All Cabinet Finishes Home Bar Design Ideas with Timber 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.