Custom garage door style liquor cabinet and concrete sink.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

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.

Wet bar

Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.

Contractor: Infinity Construction, Photographer: Allyson Lubow
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Inset Cabinets

Chelsea Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

Jonathan Jandoli
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Downstairs Tavern in Stoneham MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Home bar in downstairs of split-level home, with rich blue-green cabinetry and a rustic walnut wood top in the bar area, bistro-style brick subway tile floor-to-ceiling on the sink wall, and dark cherry wood cabinetry in the adjoining "library" area, complete with a games table. Added chair rail and molding detail on walls in a moody taupe paint color. Custom lighting design by Buttonwood Communications, including recessed lighting, backlighting behind the TV and lighting under the wood bar top, allows the clients to customize the mood (and color!) of the lighting for any occasion.

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.

Dublin OH Basement

J.Holderby - Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized country seated home bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

#TheHighlandsHouse

Alma Homes

Laura Rae Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Marble Home Bar

Marble 2000

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Condo Reno

A Room With A View Interiors

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback and ceramic floors.

Wet Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

This is an example of a midcentury wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Coffee anyone?

Haus of León

Come make your coffee/tea over here in the wet bar. Open to the relaxing living room / kitchen.
Inspiration for a large modern galley wet bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Grey Basement Bar with Slatted Peninsula

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

A modern cool-toned grey bar showcases a sleek slatted peninsula with comfortable seating that offers a perfect view of the TV, creating the ultimate entertainment spot.

Remodel

DeSanctis Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Colleyville Home Update

ZFE Renovations

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Basements

K-Build

An expansive lower level living space complete with a built in entertainment system and kitchen
Photo of a home bar in St Louis with quartz benchtops, white benchtop, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Sweet Kathleen Lane

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

contemporary kitchen, soft touch matt acrylic and riff cut white oak
This is an example of a large contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Brasada Ranch Views

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

The decadent “juice room” is our client’s favorite entertaining space off the kitchen, with an awning window for service to the grilling area beyond and ample refrigeration, storage and serving space for mixing delicious concoctions. Photography by Chris Murray Productions

Lounge & Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

This is an example of a large eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Grand Rapids with no sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials Home Bar Design Ideas with White 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.