Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Classic Town Home Remodel Exton PA

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

What a nice, classic, and bright kitchen remodel in a beautiful townhome in Exton PA. This new kitchen in Fabuwood Wellington Ivory cabinetry updated the space yet fits in perfectly with the rest of the home. New Astoria Granite countertops, great farm sink, and tile backsplash with accent stripe bring the whole kitchen together. A new dry bar with beverage fridge was added making nice use of an existing recessed area in the family room. This kitchen is a great example of how you can accomplish big changes in look without major changes to the design and footprint.

Sciullo

Houston-Starr Co

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Etobicoke Residence

MILLWORX

Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Blue Salty Dog

Woodbridge Builders

Manny Fernandez
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Storm Grey Kitchen

White Wood Kitchens

This storm grey kitchen on Cape Cod was designed by Gail of White Wood Kitchens. The cabinets are all plywood with soft close hinges made by UltraCraft Cabinetry. The doors are a Lauderdale style constructed from Red Birch with a Storm Grey stained finish. The island countertop is a Fantasy Brown granite while the perimeter of the kitchen is an Absolute Black Leathered. The wet bar has a Thunder Grey Silestone countertop. The island features shelves for cookbooks and there are many unique storage features in the kitchen and the wet bar to optimize the space and functionality of the kitchen. Builder: Barnes Custom Builders

2015 AWARD WINNING DESIGNS CMA

Symphony Kitchens Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

Lot 43

Windward Pacific Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional White Kitchen with Dark Island in Wellesley

Mary Porzelt of Boston Kitchen Designs

Photo of a large l-shaped home bar in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Three Bathrooms and a Kitchen Remodel

Michael J. Nadeau Carpentry LLC

The Bar: This area was originally smaller due to a wall on the left and the cabinets had large, unusable filler space. Taking the small wall out allowed us to bring in wine cubes and a 24" mini fridge. Now there is plenty of space to store/display wines as well as coffee!

Home Bar Custom Build

Covenant Designs Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped seated home bar in Baltimore with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and glass-front cabinets.

Martin Homes Remodel

David Marquardt Architectural Photography

David Marquardt
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Pinehurst Lake

Design Studio for Cabinetry

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped home bar in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Decorative Panels and Soft Angles

Cabinet Gallery

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped home bar in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and ceramic splashback.

Phoenix Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Best Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar Remodel, Peoria, Illinois

Scott Lewis Homes

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Transitional Kitchen Addition

Neal's Design Remodel

Neal's Design Remodel
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped home bar in Cincinnati with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and travertine floors.

Craftsman Home Addition & Renovation

White Label Homes

Large arts and crafts l-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Newfoundland and Labrador Dixon Transitional Kitchen and other Room Cabinetry

YourStyle Kitchens Ltd

Kevin Walsh
Small transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

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.

L-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic 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.