Sunroom Addition w/ Vaulted Ceilings, Beams & Shiplap

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Whole House Remodel

Vintage Tile & Stone LLC

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Cozy bar with leaded glass column cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

This French country, new construction home features a circular first-floor layout that connects from great room to kitchen and breakfast room, then on to the dining room via a small area that turned out to be ideal for a fully functional bar. Directly off the kitchen and leading to the dining room, this space is perfectly located for making and serving cocktails whenever the family entertains. In order to make the space feel as open and welcoming as possible while connecting it visually with the kitchen, glass cabinet doors and custom-designed, leaded-glass column cabinetry and millwork archway help the spaces flow together and bring in. The space is small and tight, so it was critical to make it feel larger and more open. Leaded-glass cabinetry throughout provided the airy feel we were looking for, while showing off sparkling glassware and serving pieces. In addition, finding space for a sink and under-counter refrigerator was challenging, but every wished-for element made it into the final plan. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Various Projects

EKB Kitchen & Bath Remodelers

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Shaughnessy Luxe

Van Arbour Design

Paul Grdina Photography
Inspiration for a large asian single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Shaughnessy Luxe

Van Arbour Design

Paul Grdina Photography
Large asian galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Mezes

Danmar Cabinet Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Green 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.