Bar Area- View of Toe Kick Storage [Photo by Dan Piassick]
Mid-sized traditional home bar in Dallas with marble splashback.

Rustic Modern Bar

SH interiors

We had this rustic bar made in Ohio and shipped to LA. It's made of solid reclaimed Oak material and weighed almost a ton. But it was all worth the effort. We used a striking stone counter top and stone mosaic to compliment the dark wood. The floating shelves add a lightness to the space. The wine cabinets were custom made to fit on either side of the bar. The combination of different wood stains adds some depth to the space and gives the space a worn lived in feel.

Happy Hour -Parisian Bistro-Inspired Wet Bar with DeDion faucet

Herbeau - Winckelmans Tiles - Line Art Vanities

Happy Hour starts here- this wet bar by Brooksberry & Associates is the perfect space to enjoy an aperitif or glass of rose, Designer details such as the painting and Herbeau wall mounted DeDion faucet evoke Parisian flair. DeDion faucet in 57 Brushed Nickel.

Wading Place 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback and light hardwood floors.

Washington Crossing, PA

AJ Margulis Interiors

A small bar located off the kitchen, nestled conveniently between the kitchen, dining room and family room. Quartzite countertop, Calcutta marble mosiac backsplash and gold hardware glam the space up.

Columbia

Jensen Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and light hardwood floors.

Minimalistic Sophistication in Pinecrest, FL

CURATED.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Capilano Highlands

Kitchen Art Design

Two cabinets and two floating shelves were used to turn this empty space into the perfect wet bar in the recreation room. Featuring integrated shelving lighting and a mini fridge, this couple will be able to host friends and family for multiple parties and holidays to come.

Guest House & Remodel in Forest Hills

Forte Building Group, LLC

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Saddle Rock Hampton style Estate

Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Canaan Townhouse Renovation

Dana Koebbe Interiors

Custom made cerused wood bar for a living room. The shelving is all illuminated by integrated LED strip lighting and the shelf dividers are stainless steel. The countertop and backsplash are calacatta marble. There is a hidden beverage/wine fridge to the left of the drawers.

Veronica

Woodcastle Homes Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Walk Up Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

A close up view of the family room's bar cabinetry details.
Mid-sized mediterranean galley home bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Classic traditional West Plano Kitchen Update

Interiors by Kathy Rollins, LLC

This lovely west Plano kitchen was updated to better serve the lovely family who lives there by removing the existing island (with raised bar) and replaced with custom built option. Quartzite countertops, marble splash and travertine floors create a neutral foundation. Transitional bold lighting over the island offers lots of great task lighting and style.

Transitional Kitchen in Princeton NJ

Mrs. G Appliances

Transitional Casual Elegant Butler's Pantry includes a Sub-Zero Undercounter Refrigerator Beverage Center UC-24BG/O. Designed by Knights Architects LLC and photo credit Tom Grimes Photography.

Bar Touchdown

KraftMaster Renovations

Coastal blueberry and white kitchen in central new jersey. The deep wood accents make the white and blue pop and add a warmth to the space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Ashland Street Butler's Pantry

Jamie House Design

Designing this spec home meant envisioning the future homeowners, without actually meeting them. The family we created that lives here while we were designing prefers clean simple spaces that exude character reminiscent of the historic neighborhood. By using substantial moldings and built-ins throughout the home feels like it’s been here for one hundred years. Yet with the fresh color palette rooted in nature it feels like home for a modern family.

Beach House Mashpee, MA Kitchen, Butler's Pantry, Wet Bar, 5 Bathrooms

Elegance In Stone

Mary Prince Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Boston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and dark hardwood floors.

119 West Shore

3rd Street Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-sized Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble 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.