Phil Wegener Photography
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Talis Park, Prato Way, Custom Home

Harwick Homes

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Home Bar and Built-In Entertainment Center

European Kitchen and Bath LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Glenn Moor Estate

Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC

Birdseyeimaging.com Bar Area - From Family Room
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Cranbrook Road

Lerman Construction Management Services

Custom made Walnut bar with stone and Pewter custom top, hand made tile
Large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Hatmaker

Kircher Design & Build

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Basement Bar

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

Our client's came to us wanting to add a bar to entertain their friends. The walls and flooring were in place in this finished basement. Based on some inspiration images the client brought to us, we designed a space for a feature wall of cabinetry, beautiful granite countertops, appliances, and last but certainly not least; easy access to cold draft beer. An angled wall was added for optimal viewing of the flat screen. Metallic grasscloth wallpaper, a hexagon marble backsplash, and custom window treatments complete the design.

Harbour Residence

ReNewal Home Decor

Erek Helseth - ReNewal Home Decor
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Built-in Custom Furniture

Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Dawn Maggio
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, travertine floors, soapstone benchtops and mosaic tile splashback.

MEDITERRANEAN VILLA

OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

house designed by OSCAR E FLORES DESIGN STUDIO in San Antonio, texas
Mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Saratoga Kitchens and Baths

Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

South Miami Residence

MC designers inc.

Joseph Lapeyra
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Custom Home at High Pointe Estates

Dale's Carpet One Floor & Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with medium wood cabinets, beige floor, a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Portfolio

Grant Matesic

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Home Bar and Built-In Entertainment Center

European Kitchen and Bath LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Snidow Kitchen & Family Room

LaFortune Interiors

Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Glenn Moor Estate

Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC

Birdseyeimaging.com Bar Area - Lower Cabinet Detail
Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Harbour Residence

ReNewal Home Decor

Glenn Moor Estate

Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC

Birdseyeimaging.com Bar Area
Inspiration for an expansive transitional u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Harbour Residence

ReNewal Home Decor

Erek Helseth - ReNewal Home Decor
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Travertine Floors

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.