Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley home bar in Portland with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Rustic

Troico

Photo of a country single-wall home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Magnolia Square - Lot C-3-C

Rabalais Homes, LLC

Oivanki Photography
Photo of a large traditional seated home bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Bethesda, Maryland - Contemporary - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Bethesda, Maryland Contemporary Kitchen #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com Photography by Robert Radifera

Cozy Traditional

JACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENS

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Bluebell

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Julep Studios
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Two Story

David Charlez Designs

Photo by Space Crafting
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Garpa Co

GARPA CO. House of Natural Stone

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

New Canaan, CT Renovation

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jane Beiles Photography
Large beach style galley wet bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, limestone floors and matchstick tile splashback.

HIgh Castle

Amanda George Interior Design

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Meadowbrook Farm - The Waterford Model

Van Metre Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Eureka Valley Luxury, Sister Teamwork + Down to the Studs Remodel

Julie Ruef

Olga
Mid-sized transitional wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Pine Garden Renovation

Province Interiors

Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Miradero on Lake Hartwell

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Bar
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Thomas Residence

Marble and Granite Connection Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Escape

Big Sky Design

Frank Hart Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

University Park Traditional | Dallas, TX

Mike Healey Photography

© Mike Healey Productions, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

La Grange Modern Meets Rustic

Function Basement Design

Function Basement Design
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Life of the Party: A Bright Kitchen Design

Next Stage Design + Build

As the design process evolved, the idea of the Ultimate Cocktail Bar emerged and developed into an integral component of the new bright kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

S&D Renovations Inc.

Reclaimed wood kitchen backsplash and concrete counter tops
Mid-sized country wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and timber splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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.