Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Landforms Design & Jensen + Sons Construction Inc.

Landforms Design

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room

Four Elements Construction

A close friend of one of our owners asked for some help, inspiration, and advice in developing an area in the mezzanine level of their commercial office/shop so that they could entertain friends, family, and guests. They wanted a bar area, a poker area, and seating area in a large open lounge space. So although this was not a full-fledged Four Elements project, it involved a Four Elements owner's design ideas and handiwork, a few Four Elements sub-trades, and a lot of personal time to help bring it to fruition. You will recognize similar design themes as used in the Four Elements office like barn-board features, live edge wood counter-tops, and specialty LED lighting seen in many of our projects. And check out the custom poker table and beautiful rope/beam light fixture constructed by our very own Peter Russell. What a beautiful and cozy space!

Torrant Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Elm Slab Bar with Drink Rail

Where Wood Meets Steel

Elm slab bar top with live edge and built in drink rail. Custom built by Where Wood Meets Steel.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Pintail Water Valley Basement Finish

Holman Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Borough Basement

Windle Design & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

OKC Remodel

Kirby Home Designs

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped bar cart in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Walk-Out Basement Remodel

Decorlift Design Co

Walk-out Basement Remodel in Troy, MI Photography By: JLJ Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

The Ranch House in Almaden Valley

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback and grey benchtop.

Berwick Pub

Rockwood Cabinetry

Built by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC David Papazian Photography
Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped seated home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, red splashback, brick splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wining & Dining

Creative Interiors Inc.

Beach style l-shaped home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors and white benchtop.

Maple Grove Addition Part 3- Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

When our long-time VIP clients let us know they were ready to finish the basement that was a part of our original addition we were jazzed and for a few reasons. One, they have complete trust in us and never shy away from any of our crazy ideas, and two they wanted the space to feel like local restaurant Brick & Bourbon with moody vibes, lots of wooden accents, and statement lighting. They had a couple more requests, which we implemented such as a movie theater room with theater seating, completely tiled guest bathroom that could be "hosed down if necessary," ceiling features, drink rails, unexpected storage door, and wet bar that really is more of a kitchenette. So, not a small list to tackle. Alongside Tschida Construction we made all these things happen. Photographer- Chris Holden Photos

Mableton Custom Home

Hall Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Suwanee Basement

Infinite Home

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Swan Creek Project

Barzotti Woodworking Ltd.

Country l-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Sims Furniture

This is an inspiring urban metro design by Amisco. It really gives that comfortable feeling; like you could see yourself there, waking up to a morning coffee, while cranking open a window and hearing the faint sound of morning traffic. Everything from the Ronny stools to the solid wood slab counter top to the mason jar light fixture creates a very trendy style.

Private Residence, Okauchee Lake

Kings Way Homes

Inspiration for an expansive beach style l-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room

Four Elements Construction

On Walnut Hill

LuxeMark Company

Photos by Tad Davis
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and beige benchtop.

L-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Brick 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.