Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Wet Bar Ideas

BBKern DESIGNS, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, carpet and matchstick tile splashback.

Basement Remodeling No. 2, Clarksville MD

VKB Kitchen & Bath

This beautifully appointed basement kitchen combines modern touches and functionality for a great space for entertaining. Visit VKB Kitchen & Bath for your remodel project or call us at (410) 290-9099.

The Non-Basement Basement Renovation

Malbec Homes & Renovations Inc.

Studio 1826
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Lake House

Patrick Widing Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Suncadia Mountain Retreat

Ben Trogdon Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Milano

LR Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and black benchtop.

Meadow View Lane Residence

Studio M Interiors

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Rustic Farmhouse

McCue Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, concrete floors and beige floor.

Residence 4

Posh Exclusive Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors and grey floor.

Basement Remodeling

Banks Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Great Neighborhood Homes

Photography by VHT
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with carpet, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Corner Ridge Road - Kitchen

Tacoma Woodworks

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped home bar in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Sunset Hickory

Freestyle Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Maple Grove Basement

Quality Cut Design | Remodel

Photo by Mark Ehlen
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Gallery 1

Paul Janzen Design Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Juno Beach

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and medium wood cabinets.

Ridge Place

Hartman Homes

Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Uinta Way - Washingston Virginia Vale, Denver, CO

Perch Construction and Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and carpet.

Mid-sized 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.