Close up of Zellige with quartzite on this home bar
Mid-sized single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback and beige benchtop.

Modern Spanish Estate - Bar

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Elegant Backyard Escape

Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in New Orleans with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Claremont Road Residence

Z+ Interiors

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This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops and terra-cotta splashback.

Sea Hawk

Surfside Home Co.

Wet bar with blue backsplash, open shelves and brass ceiling fixtures.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Modern Meadow Residence

Kate Maloney Interior Design

Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional wet bar in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Concrete Countertops

Decorative Concrete Coatings, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Design Features

Brightwater Homes

A custom wet bar is ready for entertaining in this terrace level design highlighted by brick walls and polished concrete floors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, concrete floors and terra-cotta splashback.

Neo Rustico

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

This gracious Morning Kitchen greets the day in farmhouse comfort. Bespoke cabinetry features a seedy glass, display hutch in white distressed paint. Hidden refrigerator drawers are stocked with breakfast sundries & milk.-- DeAngelis Custom Builders

Salon Rambuteau

Zumm Deco

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, terra-cotta splashback and black benchtop.

Lakefront Cottage Built-In

Studio Haven Interiors

Accent lighting highlights this built-in bar and storage in this lakefront cottage kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Elegant Backyard Escape

Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Neo Rustico

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

This lovely breakfast bar is exclusive to the V.I.P. Guest Suite of this estate home. Custom cabinetry features applied molding doors, seeded glass display, hutch furniture details, white distressed paint and hidden Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers.

Mid-sized Home Bar Design Ideas with Terra-cotta 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.