Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and beige benchtop.

Appartement calme au cœur de la ville

Mayya Durand - Architecte d'intérieur

This is an example of a small modern l-shaped seated home bar in Toulouse with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, white floor, white benchtop and an integrated sink.

Friends in East Greenwich.

CONFREDA'S KITCHEN CONCEPTS

Bar sink by Nantucket Sinks
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Providence with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Bayside Residence Renovation in Ocean City MD

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner
Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wilmington Drive Basement

Livingston Homes of West Michigan

Inspiration for an arts and crafts galley wet bar in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Custom Lemont Home

5th Avenue Construction,Inc

This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, no sink and dark hardwood floors.

Stunning Showcase Home

Next Door Painting Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and brown benchtop.

Sedgwick

Mobili Mobel

Forma Mentis by Valcucine with integrated grip recess. Doors finished in Ice White Matt Lacquer. Wall Panel in Wood-texture Melamine. Top in White laminate

Timber Ridge Kitchen

skip knoll inc professional remodeling

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

Custom built in cabinetry and shelving create a great bar area located adjacent to the kitchen perfect for hosting large gatherings at the lake. Shiplap backsplash was reused from another area of the home.

Family Home Bar

Kane Home Cabinetry and Design

A lot of function in a small space!
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Finished Basement Wet Bar

CTS Remodeling LLC

Large, finished basement featuring many specialty items. Built in storage bench, bookcase, hidden storage in pillars, storage closets, storeroom and full bath. The design is completed by a custom bar and lots of elegant trim details throughout the space. and a full bathroom.

Cambridge Reverse 1.5

RL Hoelting

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Сталинка в Челябинске.

Марина Кутепова

Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors and blue benchtop.

Walnut and White Built Ins

Troico

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Where Dreams Come Home

Prime Realty

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

William Bottomley Designed House, New Hope

Nastasi Vail Design

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Custom Finished Basement Wet Bar

CTS Remodeling LLC

Rustic Charm

Susan Clouse Interior Solutions

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Memorial Village Spanish

Jamestown Estate Homes

Shoot2Sell
Design ideas for a large galley home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Brown 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.