Ryan Garvin
Photo of an expansive mediterranean seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and black splashback.

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Traditional Spanish Villa

Hann Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Design Ideas by Crestwood

Crestwood, Inc.

Mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Spanish Revival | 820 N Vista St. Los Angeles, CA 90046

SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped home bar in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shirazi Project - Kitchen & Bath Cabinets in Leesburg, VA

USA Cabinet Store - Chantilly

Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall home bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Backsplashes and decos

Spanjer Homes

Photo Credit-Sunny Brook Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback and red benchtop.

San Lorenzo House

Nelson de Leon/Locus Architecture Inc.

Butlers Pantry with wine room and china closet beyond.
Mediterranean galley home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Accessory Dwelling Unit and Outdoor Living Spaces | Silvercreek

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Windows meet at the corner to maximize the view of the Santa Clara Valley. A compact pizza oven by Breville is icing on the cake in this well-appointed kitchen.

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Mediterranean Home Bar Design Ideas with Subway Tile Splashback

A Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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.