Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Columbus with porcelain floors, beige floor, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Elegant Meets Rustic — A Great Room Combo That Works

Ellen Kurtz Interiors

Photo via 618 Creative of Waterloo, IL. Once again, here in the home bar we are blending a classic and smooth look with touches of the outdoors. I want to call it lodge-like, but it's a bit too upscale for that description!

Deep Roots

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar

Chaffey Building Group

Inspiration for an arts and crafts l-shaped wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

European Inspired Retreat

Design Everest

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped bar cart in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and marble floors.

Kitchen Remodel in McLean, VA

Moss Building & Design

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar and Built-In Entertainment Center

European Kitchen and Bath LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Wine Room

Casa Bella Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Tampa with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Contemporary Clubhouse Bar in Diablo Grande CA.

Linhares Construction, Inc.

Home Bar in a Diablo Grande Clubhouse.
Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

dining areas + wet bars

Lindsay O. Creative

Transitional l-shaped home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and concrete floors.

Highpoint Job, Langley BC

Elite Kitchens and Bathrooms

Wet Bar: Dark stained maple raised panel cabinets. Countertop: Cambria Quartz "Darlington"
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Past Projects

Edward A. Anderson Company

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Oklahoma House

User

This is an example of a large l-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

J. Residence

Design Direction, Inc.

The other side of this basement family room is where the kitchenette/wet bar area is located. It's the perfect place to play a game of cards with the family!

Silverleaf Model Home

True Homes Photography

Hunter Coon - True Homes Photography
Photo of a traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Wine Room

Casa Bella Interiors

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Tampa with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Westhillurst Three Story Duplex

Kalimar Custom Homes Ltd

Oliver Griffin Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Outdoor bar

SH interiors

Sexy outdoor bar with sparkle. We add some style and appeal to this stucco bar enclosure with mosaic glass tiles and sleek dark granite counter. Floating glass shelves for display and easy maintenance. Stainless BBQ doors and drawers and single faucet.

Suburban Total Remodel

Deskins Group LLC

We replaced an game room closet with a wet bar with more custom maple cabinets.
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Classic Contrast

Designtheory Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, laminate floors and white benchtop.

L-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Mosaic 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.