Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Bars

Green Basements & Remodeling

Small corner bar, shaker style cabinets, large wine rack X box, under cabinet appliances, mosaic glass linear tile backsplash, standard corbels, fluted details

Lochwood-Lozier Traditional Custom Home in Clyde Hill

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Basement Bar

Dorman Home Remodeling, Inc.

RB Hill
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

Briarbrook

Modern Craft Construction, LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Our Work

Hammer & Smith Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and brown floor.

Old World with Gothic Influence

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Homearama Winner

Jim French Builder

JR Photographic (Jerry Ran) 502-299-2064
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Dark Cherry Shaker Kitchen Cabinets

HK Custom Cabinets

Custom Dark Cherry shaker bar. HK Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and matchstick tile splashback.

Basement Bar, St. Louis, MO

Lifestyle Kitchens & Baths

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bli Bli Beauty

Dall Designer Homes

With its own wet bar, this family room is sure to be a hit with teenagers and visitors alike. Kitkat tiles and semi circular handles are a fun addition to this entertainers space.

Chris & Sherrie's Home

T.A. French - Custom Builder

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Austin with white cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Chris & Sherrie's Home

T.A. French - Custom Builder

Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Austin with white cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Briarbrook

Modern Craft Construction, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Briarbrook

Modern Craft Construction, LLC

L-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Matchstick 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.