Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

ANGELFISH

Henriette Werner Design

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Sunshine Coast with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Industrial Basement in Aldie

Maruca Design / Build

Inspiration for a large industrial u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, black floor and dark wood cabinets.

Basement Remodel - TV Room w/ Bar & Desk + Workout Room & 3/4 Bathroom

The Cleary Company

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

#TheHighlandsHouse

Alma Homes

Laura Rae Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Remodel

DeSanctis Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Basements

K-Build

An expansive lower level living space complete with a built in entertainment system and kitchen
Photo of a home bar in St Louis with quartz benchtops, white benchtop, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Basement Bar

R|House Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Saint Michael Finished Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

For this space, we focused on family entertainment. With lots of storage for games, books, and movies, a space dedicated to pastimes like ping pong! A wet bar for easy entertainment for all ages. Fun under the stairs wine storage. And lastly, a big bathroom with extra storage and a big walk-in shower.

Navy and Marble Bespoke Basement Bar

Artistic Kitchens - Kristi Hodson

With a bar this fabulous in your own basement, who’d want to go out? It features two under counter refrigerators to keep cold beverages handy, a dishwasher so you don’t need to run glassware up and down the stairs, a glass rinsing faucet, and a microwave perfect for movie night popcorn. The navy blue cabinets, Carrara marble, brass hardware, and dark herringbone floors make it feel more like a luxury hotel bar than a basement. A lighted open top section in the wall cabinets displays decorative treasures while a base cabinet cleverly conceals utilities. I loved working on this project for some dear friends, and collaborated with their favorite contractor, Mastr-Jay Renovations, to pull this off.

Clean modern Bar

Kathleen Ramsey, Allied ASID

The client wanted a stunning bar with room for a large TV and closed shelving to hide any messes. We lined the back of the bar with the same ledger stone on the TV/Fireplace wall and added accent lighting to rake across the tile. Additionally we used a white Cambria countertop and did a waterfall outside edge on the raised bar. Photo: Matt Kocoureck

The Roehampton Remodel

AMANDA SHIELDS INTERIORS

Modern single-wall home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

White Transitional Farmhouse

DK Homes

Mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, white benchtop, no sink and subway tile splashback.

Bars

Studio R Design

Dimensional gold tile with dark cabinetry and a concrete-eque countertop.
Design ideas for a contemporary wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mango + Pear Place

Surfside Home Co.

Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Saint Michael Finished Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Macomb Finished Basement with a Jam Area

Finished Basements Plus

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Charming Guest Cottage

Brakefield Design Collective

Small beach style galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Perfect Getaway

R|House Design Build

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Oakland Place

Peters Design Co

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Splashback and Vinyl 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.