Photography by Meredith Heuer
Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Downtown Condo

Studio Shelter

Small transitional l-shaped home bar in Denver with granite benchtops, mirror splashback, black benchtop, no sink and open cabinets.

Artefacto Design House 2016

Myrna Porcaro Designs LLC.

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with mirror splashback.

Old Westbury Long Island

JSE Interior Design

Contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, mirror splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

FLA3, Private Residence NYC by Stefania Skrabak, Art Home Garden

Planika Fires

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Lee Project

Dartmouth Building Supply Design Center

Decora Harmony Beaded Inset Peppercorn Designed By Raychelle
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Providence with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Janet Alholm Interiors + Willis Construction, Inc. for KC Parade of Homes

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Cornerstone

The Masonry Center, Inc.

As a wholesale importer and distributor of tile, brick, and stone, we maintain a significant inventory to supply dealers, designers, architects, and tile setters. Although we only sell to the trade, our showroom is open to the public for product selection. We have five showrooms in the Northwest and are the premier tile distributor for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Eastern Washington. Our corporate branch is located in Boise, Idaho.

Updated Traditional Lovely Home in Alamo Heights

Paper Moon Painting

Love the antiqued mirror backsplash tile in this fabulous home bar/butler's pantry! We painted the cabinets in Farrow and Ball's "Off Black". Designed by Bel Atelier Interior Design.

The Berwick II - 2016 Parade of Homes Showcase Home

Farabough Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet, mirror splashback and grey floor.

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Farmhouse style kitchen with bar, featuring floating wood shelves, glass door cabinets, white cabinets with contrasting black doors, undercounter beverage refrigerator and icemaker with panel, decorative feet on drawer stack.

Combination & Renovation of a Fifth Avenue Apartment

John B. Murray Architect

French polished oak cabinetry with hammered antiqued brass hardware and honed Saint Laurent marble countertop frame the antiqued mirrored glass backsplash of the bar. Photographer: Nick Johnson

Cottonwood Contemporary Dream

Cultivate Construction

COLLABORATION PROJECT| SHEAR FORCE CONSTRUCTION
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Gracat Farm | Horsham, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Haynes Basement

Daylight Basement Company

L-shaped 2-level Bar with Beer Taps
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

McDaniel

Classic Bars

Mahogany Bar Classic Bars
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Residential Work

Britta Design Inc

ericrothphoto.com
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped home bar in Boston with wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Dallas One-Story

Brown Design Group

Transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

L-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror 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.