This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback and subway tile splashback.

Historic Remodel

EDAD studio

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and Great Room

Adam Gibson Design

Adam Gibson
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Jones Basement Renovation

Decor by Christine Interior Decorating & Design

Walk up wet basement bar
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Kyne

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Goodman Kitchen

Copperstone Kitchens and Renovations

Antique mirror with Schulter edge detail
Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Amy Trowman IOP Beach House No.1

Matthew Bolt Graphic Design

Matthew Bolt Photography
Design ideas for a beach style single-wall home bar in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Installation

Kletzka Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Alydar

Lauren Nicole Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

N. Fieldgate Court

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Don Kadair
Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brick floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home Project

Tradition Custom Homes

A transitional custom-built home designed and built by Tradition Custom Homes in Houston, Texas.
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

GrayStreetKitchen

Sage Conti Design

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

California

The Design Build Company

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Highland

Warmington & North

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Eagleview Kitchen Remodel

D&G Construction

Pocket compact dry-bar of white cabinets and brass handles & brass fixed pendant lighting. Rustic wood shelves upon white rustic brick backsplash.
Small country home bar in Denver with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Kitchen Wet Bar

Hammersmith Associates

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Custom Pewter Green Dry Bar

KraftMaster Renovations

This custom color dry bar sits to the side of the kitchen in the family room/gathering area so that anyone could easily grab some ice and a drink as they relax!

Rustic Traditional White Kitchen

J. Reynolds Custom Homes and Renovations, INC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Wet Bar off Kitchen

Hammersmith Associates

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Subway Tile 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.