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.

Basement living

Tay-ky Developments

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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SV Design

Renovated to accommodate a family of eight, this oceanfront home proudly overlooks the gateway to Marblehead Neck. This renovation preserves and highlights the character and charm of the existing circa 1900 gambrel while providing comfortable living for this large family. The finished product is a unique combination of fresh traditional, as exemplified by the contrast of the pool house interior and exterior. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Bundy: Brentwood Modern Farmhouse

Boswell Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with black cabinets, white splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Hamilton Basement

DES Home Renovations

This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Piper Glen Kitchen, Bar, Sitting Room & Primary Bath Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com | Interior Design: Valery Huffenus
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ansley Park

j witzel interior design

Morning bar inside the owner's bedroom suite
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Legacy Lakehouse

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

www.genevacabinet.com . . . Home bar on upper level of home, cabinetry by Medallion Cabinetry
Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bella Cita Court

Anthemion Architecture LLC

This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Blue & White Transitional Kitchen: Beverage & Display Wall

Tesi Design, Inc. Interiors and Cabinetry

This bank of cabinetry became a mix-use area. Functionally used as a wet bar area with its under-cabinet wine refrigerator, a display area with two tall glass paneled cabinets and a floating shelf at the center and lastly as a serving area right before you head outside through the adjacent sliding doors.

Dublin OH Basement

J.Holderby - Renovations

Mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Karen's Modern Kitchens

Hancock Lumber Kitchen Design Showroom

Photo of a traditional single-wall home bar in Portland Maine with green cabinets, no sink, beaded inset cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Powder Coat White

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Simple white look with built in microwave to maximize countertop space. Stainless steel accessories of coffee maker, toaster and microwave to compliment the white cabinetry.

Chevy Chase Renovation

Mangan Group Architects

Having an office desk against a window is a great way to let natural light in as well as look out to nature
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Rincon Classic

Jodi Fleming Design

Mid-sized beach style single-wall home bar in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, white splashback, no sink, quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Barrington Retreat

KED Interiors

A custom home bar is always a great addition. From the walnut wood cabinets to the built-in beverage fridge, this is the perfect little space.
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The French Country

The Highpoint House

This home was meant to feel collected. Although this home boasts modern features, the French Country style was hidden underneath and was exposed with furnishings. This home is situated in the trees and each space is influenced by the nature right outside the window. The palette for this home focuses on shades of gray, hues of soft blues, fresh white, and rich woods.

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.

Grove Farmhouse

Raykon Construction

Inspiration for a country l-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

My Houzz: Colorful Preppy Style in South Carolina

Margaret Wright Photography

Photo: Margaret Wright © 2017 Houzz
Design ideas for a transitional bar cart in Charleston with white splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Splashback and Medium Hardwood 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.